Joan Colom

Joan Colom i Altemir (April 1921Profile of Joan Colom – 3 September 2017) was a Spanish photographer. He was born in Barcelona.

Colom was known for his portraits of Barcelona's underworld and working class, especially in the infamous neighbourhood of Raval. Colom was a self-taught photographer, and produced his best-known pictures while working during the week as an accountant.

In 1957 he became a member of the Agrupació Fotogràfica de Catalunya (AFC), and co-founded in 1960 the artist's group El Mussol ("The Owl").

Colom died in Barcelona on 3 September 2017 at the age of 96.

References

Other websites
El País article

Category:1921 births
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Category:Spanish photographers
Category:Artists from Barcelona