DAVID WOJNAROWICZ

David Wojnarowicz (American, September 14, 1954–July 22, 1992) was a prominent figure of the art scene in the 1980s. Wojnarowicz was known for his work as a painter, writer, performance artist, photographer, and activist.

He is best known for the painting, Afternoon in the Forest, as well as his series of photographs entitled Arthur Rimbaud in New York. After being diagnosed with HIV, he also became a prominent activist who frequently questioned medical funding, as well as art censorship. During this period, his artwork also became increasingly political. During his lifetime, Wojnarowicz also released several books including Close to the Knives.