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Art History Lgbtq Rights Social Justice

Wojnarowicz – Panel Discussion

202141 minPGcurrent-affairs

David Wojnarowicz, a key figure in the 1980s New York City art scene, used his work to critique societal indifference to the AIDS crisis before his death in 1992.

Art History Lgbtq Rights Social Justice

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Channel: Kino Lorber

Wojnarowicz – Panel Discussion

2021• 41 minPG

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David Wojnarowicz, a key figure in the 1980s New York City art scene, used his work to critique societal indifference to the AIDS crisis before his death in 1992.

Synopsis

David Wojnarowicz, a key figure in the 1980s New York City art scene, used his work as a critique of the societal neglect surrounding the AIDS epidemic. His multifaceted career as an artist, writer, photographer, and activist culminated in his death from AIDS-related complications in 1992 at the age of 37. The panel discussion features insights from friends and collaborators, including Fran Lebowitz and Gracie Mansion, alongside exclusive access to Wojnarowicz's art, journals, and films, highlighting his enduring impact on contemporary culture.

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