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Grace Jones

Grace Jones is a Jamaican singer, model and actress.

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CHAPTER 01

Life and work

Grace Beverly Jones (born 19 May 1948) is a Jamaican singer, songwriter, model and actress. She began her modelling career in New York, signing with Wilhelmina Models. After moving to Paris, she worked for fashion houses such as Yves St. Laurent and Kenzo, while appearing on the covers of Elle and Vogue Hommes. Jones was photographed by Helmut Newton, Guy Bourdin, and Hans Feurer, and emerged as one of the most prominent Black models of the 1970s. She earned recognition for her androgynous appearance and bold features, and has been cited as influential in early discussions of gender expression.

Biography excerpt from Wikipedia contributors, shortened. CC BY-SA 4.0.

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CHAPTER 02

A beginning in Spanish Town 11.

Grace Jones was born in Spanish Town 11.. This is a place to begin tracing the life behind the work. The map identifies the wider birthplace area, rather than a childhood home or a building open to visitors.

Grace Jones — biographical record ↗︎

CHAPTER 03

Learning at Onondaga Community College

Grace Jones studied at Onondaga Community College. It adds an educational connection to this life’s geography. The marker represents the institution’s present-day area, rather than a verified historic classroom; access arrangements vary.

Grace Jones — biographical record ↗︎

THE PLACES BEHIND THE STORY

A life on the map.

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01 / AREA REFERENCE

Spanish Town 11.

Grace Jones was born in Spanish Town 11.. This is a place to begin tracing the life behind the work. The map identifies the wider birthplace area, rather than a childhood home or a building open to visitors.

Grace Jones — biographical record ↗︎

Area reference. Follow public routes; this association does not grant access to private homes, teaching spaces or backstage areas.

Open street map ↗︎

Map reference

02 / AREA REFERENCE

Onondaga Community College

Grace Jones studied at Onondaga Community College. It adds an educational connection to this life’s geography. The marker represents the institution’s present-day area, rather than a verified historic classroom; access arrangements vary.

Grace Jones — biographical record ↗︎

Area reference. Follow public routes; this association does not grant access to private homes, teaching spaces or backstage areas.

Open street map ↗︎

Map reference

IN THE STORY

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