David Wojnarowicz Papers ca. 1954-1992

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David Wojnarowicz Papers ca. 1954-1992

David Wojnarowicz was a painter, writer, photographer, filmmaker, performer, and activist. He made super-8 films, created the photographic series "Arthur Rimbaud in New York", performed in the band Three Teens Kill 4 - No Motive, and exhibited his work in well known East Village galleries. In 1985, he was included in the Whitney Biennial, the so-called "Graffiti Show". He died of AIDS on July 22, 1992. The David Wojnarowicz Papers includes journals, correspondence, manuscripts, photography, film, video and audio works, source and production materials, objects, and ephemera.

128.0 linear feet; (ca. 175 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6330474

Fales Library & Special Collections

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