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The Family of Nan, 1990–92
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The Family of Nan, 1990–92

photographic exhibition by Goldin
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"The Family of Nan, 1990–92" was a photographic exhibition by Nan Goldin. It was named in reference to Edward Steichen's influential 1955 exhibition, "The Family of Man". Goldin's work documented the deaths of her friends from AIDS-related illnesses during the early 1990s.12

Goldin's photography often explores her personal world, including themes of addiction, sexuality, and chosen families. Her work is characterized by a snapshot aesthetic, aiming to record and create a personal history through intimate images of herself and her community.1

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