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April 17, 2009

R.I.P. Photographer Shawn Mortensen...

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From Supertouch

It is truly with a heavy heart that we must break the news that one of Supertouch’s dear friends, photographer SHAWN MORTENSEN, passed away last nite. A kinetic force of optimism and seemingly limitless positive energy, Shawn’s hearty career as a photojournalist and artist took him around the world several times over, unselfishly spreading his endless supply of good vibes as he went. Particularly renowned for his portraits of musicians, artists, and entertainers, Shawn photographed a stunning array of pop culture demigods in his 20+ year career including Keith Haring, Tupac, Henry Rollins, James Brown, The Notorious BIG, Bjork, Jun Takahashi, Leo Fitzpatrick, Christopher Wool, Mark Gonzales, Ed Ruscha, Vivienne Westwood, The Bad Brains, Dash Snow, Grandmaster Flash, Neil Young, MIA, John Lee Hooker, Nigo, Sofia Coppola, Agnes B., Sonic Youth, The Beastie Boys, Keith Richards, Chloe Sevigny, The Foo Fighters, Everlast, Kraftwerk, Wu Tang Clan, and The Sex Pistols, to name but a few.

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#1 aps says:

rip SM

#2 thirteenburn says:

What a shame. This man took fantastic photographs that really took the term "a picture is worth a thousand words" to a whole new level.

My thoughts and condolences go out to his family and close friends who are dealing with the loss of a human being who actually contributed to our society as a whole.

Shawn Mortensen will be missed deeply by the music community in particular, and humanity in general.

God Speed and Rest In Peace, Shawn...

#3 Rachel says:

Cause of death? He was so young!


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