Harry Shunk

Harry Shunk (born Schunk or Schunke; 1924 – June 26, 2006) was a German photographer, most noted for his cooperation with János Kender from 1957/58 to 1973 under the name Shunk-Kender.^[1][2] He was, along with his partner Kender, the photographer of hundreds of artists works during the 1960s and 1970s in New York and Europe.^[3] When they disbanded in 1973, Kender gave Shunk control of the joint material and Shunk continued working with photography for a further 30 years.^[4]

Shunk was born in Reudnitz [de], Leipzig.^[5] He died in obscurity in Westbeth, New York City.^[3][6][7][8]

Collections

Shunk's work is held in the following permanent collection:

• Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.: 7 works (as of July 2021)^[5]