Taryn Simon: A Photographer of Hidden Worlds Taryn Simon, born February 4, 1975, in New York City, is an American photographer whose distinctive approach—characterized by meticulous formal composition and intellectually stimulating textual accompaniment—has cemented her place as a significant voice within contemporary art. From the outset, Simon’s formative years were shaped by exposure to her father's international travels and his extensive photographic archive, fostering an early fascination with visual storytelling and prompting her initial ambition to pursue environmental science at Brow…