Introduce briefly

• Clark learned photography at an early age, working as an assistant to his mother, a baby photographer [1].

• He attended the Layton School of Art in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he studied under Walter Sheffer and Gerhard Bakker [1].

• In 1964, he moved to New York City and later served in the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1965 [1].

• Clark's experiences in Vietnam led him to publish his first book, "Tulsa," in 1971, which documented his young friends' drug use through black and white photography [1].

• Clark's photography work focused on youth involved in illegal drug use, underage sex, and violence, often belonging to specific subcultures like surfing, punk rock, or skateboarding [1].

• He published another photography book called "Teenage Lust" in 1983, which explored his own teenage past and included graphic images of drug use and sexual activity [1].

• In 1993, Clark directed Chris Isaak's music video "Solitary Man," which sparked his interest in film direction [1].

• He then collaborated with writer Harmony Korine to create his most well-known film, "Kids," released in 1995, which depicted the lives of young teenagers engaging in risky behavior [1].

• Clark continued to direct independent feature films, including "Bully" (2001), "Ken Park" (2002), and "Teenage Caveman" (2002) [1].

• His works often received mixed critical reception due to their controversial and explicit content [1].

• Directors such as Gus Van Sant and Martin Scorsese have cited Clark's early photography as influential [1].

• Film critic Roger Ebert praised several of Clark's films, including "Kids," "Another Day in Paradise," "Bully," and "Wassup Rockers" [1].

• Clark has won awards at various film festivals, including the Cognac Festival du Film Policier, Stockholm Film Festival, and Rome Film Festival [1].

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