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

Elizabeth Gray Overbeck (1875 - 1936)
Elizabeth Gray Overbeck
1875 - 1936
Amos Doolittle (1754 - 1832)
Amos Doolittle
1754 - 1832
Ryan Mendoza (1971)
Ryan Mendoza
1971
Reginald Beauchamp (1910 - 2000)
Reginald Beauchamp
1910 - 2000
Nelson Shanks (1937 - 2015)
Nelson Shanks
1937 - 2015
Davis Cone (1950)
Davis Cone
1950
Abigail Nieriker (1840 - 1879)
Abigail Nieriker
1840 - 1879
Nancy Dwyer (1954)
Nancy Dwyer
1954
Joseph Marioni (1943)
Joseph Marioni
1943
Lilla Cabot Perry (1848 - 1933)
Lilla Cabot Perry
1848 - 1933
Lawrence Weiner (1942 - 2021)
Lawrence Weiner
1942 - 2021
Frederic Remington (1861 - 1909)
Frederic Remington
1861 - 1909
Dan Graham (1942 - 2022)
Dan Graham
1942 - 2022
Elmer Wachtel (1864 - 1929)
Elmer Wachtel
1864 - 1929
Albin Polasek (1879 - 1965)
Albin Polasek
1879 - 1965
Austin Lee (1983)
Austin Lee
1983

Creators Contemporary art

Werner Knaupp (1936)
Werner Knaupp
1936
Jean-Yves Klein (1960)
Jean-Yves Klein
1960
Ton Mars (1950)
Ton Mars
1950
Anatoly Akimovich Nenartovich (1915 - 1988)
Anatoly Akimovich Nenartovich
1915 - 1988
Károly Szegváry (1920 - 2002)
Károly Szegváry
1920 - 2002
Maria Scanu (1931)
Maria Scanu
1931
Jannis Kounellis (1936 - 2017)
Jannis Kounellis
1936 - 2017
Jose Bedia (1959)
Jose Bedia
1959
Friedl Dicker-Brandeis (1898 - 1944)
Friedl Dicker-Brandeis
1898 - 1944
Tarsila do Amaral (1886 - 1973)
Tarsila do Amaral
1886 - 1973
Benjamin Houlihan (1975)
Benjamin Houlihan
1975
Johannes Hartmann (1954)
Johannes Hartmann
1954
Heiko Hermann (1953)
Heiko Hermann
1953
Erin Hanson (1981)
Erin Hanson
1981
Hans-Peter Zimmer (1936 - 1992)
Hans-Peter Zimmer
1936 - 1992
Jean Miotte (1926 - 2016)
Jean Miotte
1926 - 2016
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