Betty Freeman
Betty Freeman (born June 3, 1921 in Chicago , Illinois , † January 4, 2009 in Los Angeles , California ) was an American photographer who worked as an art patron for decades .
Life
Freeman grew up in Brooklyn as the daughter of a Russian immigrant . She graduated from Wellesley College in literature and music in 1942 . She trained as a concert pianist, but switched to music and event management in the mid-1960s. Since then she has also been active as a patron and supported composers at the beginning of their careers. The musicians she has sponsored include John Cage , La Monte Young , Philip Glass , Harry Partch , Steve Reich and Harrison Birtwistle . Many of these musicians subsequently dedicated their works to her, including the Freeman Etudes by John Cage named after her . From 1972 she began taking portrait photography of composers. In 2005 Paul Fenkart made a documentary about her life.
"I don't know many people whose work would have had a deeper impact on our art and culture in general."
Web links
- Betty Freeman in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Obituary in The New York Times (English)
Individual evidence
- ^ Betty Freeman: A Life for the Unknown on IMDb
- ↑ Obituary in the Los Angeles Times (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Freeman, Betty |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American photographer and art patron |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 3, 1921 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Chicago , Illinois |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 4, 2009 |
| Place of death | Los Angeles , California |