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Jack Robinson Color Photography

American, 1928-1997

Jack Robinson, Jr. was born in Meridian, MS on September 18, 1928 to Jack Robinson, Sr. and Euline Jones. After graduating from Clarksdale High School in 1946, Jack moved to New Orleans to attend Tulane University. In 1950, he began his professional career in photography. He captured the allure of the French Quarter and its nightlife, as well as the Mardi Gras festivities. In 1955, he moved to New York City, where he quickly became noted for his fashion photography. By 1959, he had snapped the cover for a special fashion edition of Life magazine and went on to work with Carrie Donovan at The New York Times until 1965. When Carrie moved to Vogue magazine, Jack followed, and his work was published in the magazine over 500 times between 1965 and 1972. Like so many other creative geniuses, Jack was inwardly tormented. He was gay during a time when homosexuality was not socially accepted, and this caused him great suffering. He also ran in the fast lane with Andy Warhol and company, and he eventually succumbed to the temptations of his social scene. As his dependence upon alcohol worsened, his career dwindled and his life deteriorated. Finally, in 1972, broke, addicted, and depressed, Jack moved back to Memphis, TN. He got clean, took a job as a stained glass designer, and left his life in New York City behind. In November 1997, Jack was diagnosed with cancer. He passed away within a month. Though Jack's career spanned only 17 years, they were pivotal years in contemporary culture. He documented the social changes that occurred in the 1960s and early 70s, as reflected by fashion, art, the written word, stage and cinema, and music. From the Beat Generation, as an insider and a participant, Jack captured on film what the world will remember for generations. “I look at these photos of some acquaintances, some friends, and some I don't know, and I feel closer to them than I ever imagined...all thanks to dear Jack. Jack Robinson, a man with whom I will be connected always—always in my heart.” -Cybill Shepherd “Jack was a joy to work with. He was very low key and gave his subjects freedom to evolve according to the spirit of the moment, which gives his work a refreshing spontaneity.” -Gloria Vanderbilt

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Artist: Jack Robinson
Gloria Vanderbilt and Sons, Silver Gelatin Print
By Jack Robinson
Located in Memphis, TN
On March 30, 1972, Jack Robinson photographed artist, actress, fashion designer, author, and socialite Gloria Vanderbilt with her sons Carter Cooper (1965-1988) and Anderson Cooper...
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1970s Jack Robinson Color Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Lily Tomlin, Silver Gelatin Print
By Jack Robinson
Located in Memphis, TN
Writer and performer Lily Tomlin made her name in the NBC comedy show Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In. Jack Robinson photographed Tomlin on March 29, 1971 for ...
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1970s Jack Robinson Color Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Tango Palace
By Jack Robinson
Located in Memphis, TN
The Tango Palace Ballroom was a dance club located at Broadway and 48th in New York City. Its neon lights and panels depicting couples dancing interested Jack, and he photographed th...
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1960s Jack Robinson Color Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

Daisy Theater
By Jack Robinson
Located in Memphis, TN
Now called the "Old" Daisy, The Daisy Theater opened on the iconic Beale Street in Memphis, TN in 1913. Jack photographed the Daisy during a visit with his parents in 1965. It still ...
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1960s Jack Robinson Color Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

Prism
By Jack Robinson
Located in Memphis, TN
Jack took this photograph of a model distorted through a prism in the early 1960s. In his personal work, he enjoyed shooting the human body from unexpected angles, the images at time...
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1960s Jack Robinson Color Photography

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Barber Shop Reflection
By Jack Robinson
Located in Memphis, TN
A man checks himself out in the reflection of a barber shop window in New York in the mid 1960s. Silver gelatin print on Ilford Galerie Baryta paper Edit...
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1960s Jack Robinson Color Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

Have a Coke
By Jack Robinson
Located in Memphis, TN
Jack snapped this photo of stacked Coca-Cola bottles in their painted wooden crates in the mid 1960s. He loved photographing bright colors and patterns...
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1960s Jack Robinson Color Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

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