David Wojnarowicz
1954–1992
Introduction
David Michael Wojnarowicz ( VOY-nə-ROH-vitch; September 14, 1954 – July 22, 1992) was an American painter, photographer, writer, filmmaker, performance artist, songwriter/recording artist, and AIDS activist prominent in the East Village art scene. He incorporated personal narratives influenced by his struggle with AIDS as well as his political activism in his art until his death from the disease in 1992.
Wikidata identifier
Q952233
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Country of birth
United States
Roles
Artist, collagist, mixed-media artist, painter, performance artist, photographer, sculptor, writer
ULAN identifier
500081953
Names
David Wojnarowicz
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