Peter Hujar

Peter Hujar (1934–1987) was an American photographer.

Peter Hujar in brief

Born
1934
Died
1987
Known for
photographer
Place of birth
Trenton
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Overview

Born at Trenton in 1934, died at Manhattan in 1987.

In detail

Peter Hujar studied at High School of Art and Design. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is photography. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait, nude, landscape and animal.

Places of work recorded in the authority are New York City.

Work by Peter Hujar is recorded in the collections of Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Tate, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Museum of Modern Art.

Sources

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    “Peter Hujar”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2075836: Peter Hujar

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