Moritz Korman

Place: Kamianets-Podilskyi

Born: 1902

Death: 1961

Biography:

Moritz Korman, also known as Murray Korman, was a renowned American publicity photographer born on March 16, 1902, in Kamianets-Podilskyi, Ukraine. He is best known for his "Hollywood style high key high gloss glamour" photography, which captured the essence of beauty and elegance in his subjects.

Early Life and Career

Korman's early life was marked by his family's emigration to the United States, where he changed his name to Murray Korman. He developed an interest in art at a young age and attended night classes at the Cooper Union School of Art from 1917 to 1924. After closing his Kewpie-painting business, Korman began his career as a photographer in 1926.

Rise to Fame

Korman's photography career was marked by his ability to create images that were both captivating and glamorous. His clients ranged from showgirls to famous entertainers, and he became known for his "leg art and nudes" because people looked at them and because he found women vain enough to desire that kind of picture. You can see some of his notable works on Wikioo.org, including paintings by other famous artists like Fedir Krychevsky and Hryhorii Havrylenko.

Notable Works and Exhibitions

Korman's work was exhibited in various museums, including the Kiev National Museum of Russian Art and the Poltava Regional Art Museum. His photographs were also published in a small souvenir book by the Hollywood Cabaret Restaurant in 1934. You can learn more about his life and work on Wikipedia and see some of his notable paintings on Wikioo.org.

• Some of his notable works include: photographs of showgirls, famous entertainers, and members of "cafe society".
• His photography style: "Hollywood style high key high gloss glamour" which captured the essence of beauty and elegance in his subjects.
• Notable exhibitions: the Hollywood Cabaret Restaurant exhibit in 1934 and various museums, including the Kiev National Museum of Russian Art and the Poltava Regional Art Museum.

Korman's legacy as a master of glamour photography continues to inspire artists and photographers today. His work can be seen on Wikioo.org, along with other notable artists like Oleh Sokolov and Boris Mikhaylovich Kustodiev.