“No one can really explain in a rational way what makes a good photograph or a bad photograph... This is why the art world will not throw billions of dollars at photography the way it has at painting; and that is what makes it an exciting medium.”
Quote by David Wojnarowicz
Work
Close to the Knives: A Memoir of Disintegration
This memoir delves into the author's experiences of personal breakdown and subsequent healing, offering a candid look at the complexities of human emotion and the journey towards self-discovery. more
Author
David Wojnarowicz
David Wojnarowicz was an American artist, photographer, and writer, known for his work that addresses themes of AIDS, queer identity, and the political and social issues of his era. His art often took the form of performance, photography, and writing, and he was a prominent figure in the New York art scene of the 1980s and 1990s. more
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