What was Diane Arbus's maiden name?
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Diane Arbus was born Diane Nemerov in 1923 to Ruth and David Nemerov. David Nemerov was a Russian immigrant and poet, and Ruth Nemerov was a painter. Diane Nemerov studied photography at the New School for Social Research and worked as a fashion photographer before turning to portraiture. Her work is often characterized by its intimacy and psychological depth. She died by suicide in 1971.
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