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George Forss

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George Forss

Birth
Bronx, Bronx County, New York, USA
Death
17 Jul 2021 (aged 80)
Cambridge, Washington County, New York, USA
Burial
Cambridge, Washington County, New York, USA Add to Map
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Photographer, gallery owner, art agent. Well known for his striking photographs of New York City in the 1960's, 70's and later. Many of which, he sold on the streets of NY City, before achieving notable fame in the 1980's. He was "discovered" by David Duncan of Life Magazine, who published a book about Mr. Forss, "New York/New York: Masterworks of a Street Peddler", McGraw-Hill (1984).

He owned and operated Ginofor Gallery in Cambridge, NY for over 30 years, which exhibited and promoted the works and careers of numerous local upstate artists.
Photographer, gallery owner, art agent. Well known for his striking photographs of New York City in the 1960's, 70's and later. Many of which, he sold on the streets of NY City, before achieving notable fame in the 1980's. He was "discovered" by David Duncan of Life Magazine, who published a book about Mr. Forss, "New York/New York: Masterworks of a Street Peddler", McGraw-Hill (1984).

He owned and operated Ginofor Gallery in Cambridge, NY for over 30 years, which exhibited and promoted the works and careers of numerous local upstate artists.

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  • Created by: StarrySky
  • Added: Nov 27, 2021
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/234386046/george-forss: accessed ), memorial page for George Forss (4 May 1941–17 Jul 2021), Find a Grave Memorial ID 234386046, citing Woodlands Cemetery, Cambridge, Washington County, New York, USA; Maintained by StarrySky (contributor 48121767).