PETER HUJAR

1934-1987, United States

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Peter Hujar Biography

Born 1934 Trenton, NJ.

Died 1987 New York, NY.

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Ethyl Eichelberger and Agosto Machado Ruth Ruth by Peter Hujar contemporary artwork photography print

Peter Hujar Ethyl Eichelberger and Agosto Machado, "Ruth Ruth", 1984 Vintage gelatin silver print
Maureen Paley

John Waters I by Peter Hujar contemporary artwork print

Peter Hujar John Waters (I), 1975 Pigmented ink print
37.5 x 36.8 cm
56.5 x 57.8 cm (incl frame) Maureen Paley

Paul Hudsons Leg by Peter Hujar contemporary artwork drawing painting sculpture works on paper

Peter Hujar Paul Hudson’s Leg, 1979 Pigmented ink print, signed, titled and dated verso in pencil by Stephen Koch, for the Peter Hujar Archive; archive stamp verso in ink;
50.8 x 40.6 cm
Maureen Paley

Tattoo Charlie by Peter Hujar contemporary artwork photography sculpture

Peter Hujar Tattoo Charlie, 1976 Vintage gelatin silver print
37.5 x 37.5 cm
Maureen Paley

Fran Lebowitz at Home in Morristown by Peter Hujar contemporary artwork photography

Peter Hujar Fran Lebowitz (at Home in Morristown), 1974 Pigmented ink print
37.5 x 37.5 cm
56.5 x 57.8 cm (incl frame) Maureen Paley

David Lighting Up Manhattan-Night I November 26 by Peter Hujar contemporary artwork photography

Peter Hujar David Lighting Up, Manhattan-Night (I), November 26, 1985 Pigmented ink print
37.5 x 37.5 cm
56.5 x 57.8 cm (incl frame) Maureen Paley

Paul Thek In Hooded Sweatshirt by Peter Hujar contemporary artwork photography

Peter Hujar Paul Thek (In Hooded Sweatshirt), 1975 Pigmented ink print
25.4 x 25.4 cm
56.5 x 57.8 cm (incl frame) Maureen Paley

Charles Ludlam Backstage at Gallas Ridiculous Theater by Peter Hujar contemporary artwork photography

Peter Hujar Charles Ludlam Backstage at "Gallas", Ridiculous Theater, 1984 Vintage gelatin silver print
25.4 x 25.4 cm
56.5 x 57.8 cm (incl frame) Maureen Paley

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Contemporary art exhibition Group Exhibition outer view inner world at Maureen Paley Morena di Luna Hove United Kingdom

Group Exhibition outer view, inner world Maureen Paley 26 March–18 June 2023
Morena di Luna, Hove

Contemporary art exhibition Peter Hujar Backstage at Maureen Paley London United Kingdom

Peter Hujar Backstage Maureen Paley 15 May–13 June 2021
London

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David Brintzenhofe Applying Makeup II by Peter Hujar contemporary artwork photography

Peter Hujar David Brintzenhofe Applying Makeup (II), 1982 Vintage gelatin silver print
37.1 x 37.5 cm
50.5 x 40.3 cm (incl frame) Pace Gallery Request Price & Availability

Georg Osterman Backstage at Camille by Peter Hujar contemporary artwork photography

Peter Hujar Georg Osterman Backstage at 'Camille', 1974 Vintage gelatin silver print
37.5 x 37.5 cm
50.8 x 40.6 cm (incl frame) Pace Gallery Request Price & Availability

Boy Standing on Rock Italy by Peter Hujar contemporary artwork photography sculpture

Peter Hujar Boy Standing on Rock, Italy, 1978 Vintage gelatin silver print,
35.6 x 27.9 cm
Pace Gallery Request Price & Availability

Iggy Pop in Striped Jacket by Peter Hujar contemporary artwork photography

Peter Hujar Iggy Pop in Striped Jacket, 1969 Vintage gelatin silver print
41.9 x 34.6 cm
43.2 x 35.6 cm (incl frame) Pace Gallery

Ethyl Eichelberger as Medea by Peter Hujar contemporary artwork photography

Peter Hujar Ethyl Eichelberger as Medea, 1979 Vntage gelatin silver print
37.5 x 37.5 cm
Pace Gallery

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Spotlight 10 Exhibitions to See Around the World This June Ocula Editors Ocula’s global team of editors rounds up the shows and events not to be missed in June, including illuminated marquees in New York City, environmentally conscious tapestries in Valencia and Hong Kong’s queer archives.

News Antonio Paucar Wins Artes Mundi Prize, Philip Tinari Joins Tai Kwun, and More Art World News Rachel Kubrick Colombian artist Beatriz González dies at 93, the Rijksmuseum will open a sculpture garden, and Goodman Gallery shrinks its roster. Here’s Ocula ’s briefing on the past seven days in the art world.

Spotlight Peter Hujar and David Wojnarowicz: More Than and Less Than Lovers Will Ferreira Dyke Eyes Open in the Dark is the first survey to take on works from the American photographer’s later oeuvre. Will Ferreira Dyke zooms in on three images that trace a singular kinship.

Spotlight 8 Artworks to See at Independent and TEFAF New York 2024 Phoebe Bradford Works by Agnes Martin and Andy Warhol are among Ocula Advisory’s top selections at the two fairs.

Spotlight It’s Peter Hujar’s Day Annabel Downes Largely underrepresented by museums and galleries in his lifetime, in part because of his refusal to ‘let any shit out’, the American photographer is being celebrated with solo exhibitions in Venice and São Paulo this month.

Spotlight TEFAF and Independent Art Fair: Advisory Selections Annabel Downes We’ve combined a selection of our favourite artworks from across TEFAF and Independent Art Fair.

Spotlight The Armory Show: New York Exhibitions to See in 2021 Elaine YJ Zheng Find out what’s happening in New York beyond The Armory Show, which returns to New York from 9 to 12 September 2021.

Spotlight Peter Hujar: The Show Must Go On Laurie Barron At Maureen Paley in London, photographs by Peter Hujar capture New York City’s nocturnal drag scene between 1970 and 1987.

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