David Wojnarowicz (1954 - 1992)

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David Wojnarowicz

David Wojnarowicz was an American artist known for his multifaceted work, which included painting, film, video, performance, writing, and music. His art often addressed themes such as society's fragmentation, consumerism, and the juxtaposition of natural and industrial landscapes. After being diagnosed with AIDS at 33, Wojnarowicz's work became more activist-oriented, focusing on his sexuality and his illness, as exemplified in his piece "Untitled," also known as "One Day This Kid"​.

David Wojnarowicz's childhood was tumultuous, marked by abuse and neglect, which profoundly influenced his later work. Despite dropping out, he eventually completed his high school education and immersed himself in New York's underground art scene. His art from the 1980s, particularly after the death of his mentor and close friend Peter Hujar, increasingly addressed AIDS and became more politically charged​.

His legacy includes notable works like "A Fire in My Belly," which sparked controversy and highlighted the ongoing struggles of the LGBTQ+ community and those affected by AIDS. Wojnarowicz's work continues to inspire and provoke, as seen in exhibitions like the Whitney Museum's retrospective, "David Wojnarowicz: History Keeps Me Awake at Night," and his influence on various artists and cultural movements​​.

For those interested in exploring the depth and breadth of David Wojnarowicz's work, staying informed about upcoming exhibitions and available collections can provide valuable insights into his impactful legacy. Subscribing to updates from art galleries and museums that feature his work is an excellent way to stay connected to the evolving appreciation and interpretation of his art.

Date and place of birt:14 september 1954, Red Bank, USA
Date and place of death:22 july 1992, New Brunswick, USA
Nationality:USA
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Filmmaker, Photographer, Writer
Genre:Performance art
Art style:Contemporary art

Creators USA

Charles Courtney Curran (1861 - 1942)
Charles Courtney Curran
1861 - 1942
Andrei Roiter (1960)
Andrei Roiter
1960
John Wesley Jarvis (1781 - 1839)
John Wesley Jarvis
1781 - 1839
Nicole Wittenberg (1979)
Nicole Wittenberg
1979
Loie Hollowell (1983)
Loie Hollowell
1983
Lester Johnson (1919 - 2010)
Lester Johnson
1919 - 2010
William Henry Johnson (1901 - 1970)
William Henry Johnson
1901 - 1970
Jock Sturges (1947)
Jock Sturges
1947
Raimonds Staprans (1926)
Raimonds Staprans
1926
Claes Oldenburg (1929 - 2022)
Claes Oldenburg
1929 - 2022
Catherine Opie (1961)
Catherine Opie
1961
Saveliy Abramovich Sorin (1878 - 1953)
Saveliy Abramovich Sorin
1878 - 1953
Thomas Alexander Harrison (1853 - 1930)
Thomas Alexander Harrison
1853 - 1930
Michele D'ermo (1957)
Michele D'ermo
1957
Patience Lovell Wright (1725 - 1786)
Patience Lovell Wright
1725 - 1786
Robert Barry (1936)
Robert Barry
1936

Creators Contemporary art

Leon Golub (1922 - 2004)
Leon Golub
1922 - 2004
Florian Schulz (1946 - 2019)
Florian Schulz
1946 - 2019
Victor Burtas (1963)
Victor Burtas
1963
Vyacheslav Grigorievich Kubarev (1941 - 2018)
Vyacheslav Grigorievich Kubarev
1941 - 2018
Braulio Salazar (1917 - 2008)
Braulio Salazar
1917 - 2008
Urban Grünfelder (1967)
Urban Grünfelder
1967
Thomas Müller (1959)
Thomas Müller
1959
Otto Torsten Andersson (1926 - 2009)
Otto Torsten Andersson
1926 - 2009
Alf Rolfsen (1895 - 1979)
Alf Rolfsen
1895 - 1979
Ulrike Turin (1944 - 2013)
Ulrike Turin
1944 - 2013
Enrico Donati (1909 - 2008)
Enrico Donati
1909 - 2008
 Christo & Jeanne-Claude ()
Christo & Jeanne-Claude
Ursula Schultze-Bluhm (1921 - 1999)
Ursula Schultze-Bluhm
1921 - 1999
Igor' Glebovich Makarevich (1943)
Igor' Glebovich Makarevich
1943
Heinrich Dersch (1889 - 1967)
Heinrich Dersch
1889 - 1967
Moisey Alexandrovich Feigin (1904 - 2008)
Moisey Alexandrovich Feigin
1904 - 2008
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