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David Wojnarowicz

American painter, photographer, writer, filmmaker, performance artist, and AIDS activist (1954-1992) · United States · On the map · Artists · Died at 37

David Michael Wojnarowicz was an American painter, photographer, writer, filmmaker, performance artist, songwriter/recording artist, and AIDS activist prominent in the East Village art scene.

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Awards

Lambda Literary Award1992

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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.

Country
United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1954 to 1992 · aged 37

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