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Anna Walker |
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Naionality |
British |
Date of Birth |
4 December 1962 |
Place of Birth |
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England |
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Anna Walker Skillman has been a loyal and active participant in the arts community for the last 12 years. Graduated with a BA in Art History from the University of Georgia in 1991, she began her career working at the Haines Gallery, a leading contemporary art gallery in San Francisco . In 1993, Anna moved to Atlanta to manage the studio of famed Atlanta artist Todd Murphy. After working with Mr. Murphy to establish his career for five years, Anna turned to photography and joined Jackson Fine Art in 1998. In March of 2003, she purchased Jackson Fine Art from Jane Jackson who became curator of the prestigious and renowned collection of Sir Elton John. As the gallery director and co-curator for the past five and half years, she is honored to have the opportunity to continue a reputation of excellence in exhibiting photography by both emerging and established artists.
With a focus on a blend of 20th century and contemporary work, she promises to continue her commitment to Atlanta to educate collectors and art enthusiast as well as exhibit and support leading photographers locally, nationally and internationally. Ms. Walker resides in Decatur with her husband Ben.
Jackson Fine Art is located at 3115 East Shadowlawn Ave in Buckhead. In addition to Ms Walker, the staff of Jackson Fine Art includes Malia Stewart, Morgan Beasley, and Laura Bell. The gallery has two exhibition rooms and rotates exhibits every six weeks.
Represented artists include: Henri Cartier-Bresson, Harry Callahan, Michael Kenna, Sally Mann, Angela West, Irving Penn, Mike Smith, Jack Spencer, and Masao Yamamoto. The gallery has participated in various international art fairs including The Photography Show (AIPAD) and Works on Paper in New York ; Art Chicago- The Navy Pier Show in Chicago; and Photo Los Angeles .