Peter Hujar Curated by Elton John by Peter Hujar

Peter Hujar Curated by Elton John by Peter Hujar

A legendary musician’s intimate vision of a great photographer’s profound, exquisitely somber oeuvre Bringing together the sensibilities of two remarkable artists, Peter Hujar Curated by Elton John provides striking proof of how one artist’s eye can shed light on another. Though known worldwide as one of the most revered performers of our era, Elton John is also a seasoned collector of photographs, with an acute and personal understanding of Hujar’s achievement. Through a selection of 50 photographs, the book presents a wide-ranging survey of Hujar's career. John writes: “Hujar's humanity, depth and sensual insights aren't for everyone, and don't need to be, but once his pictures get into your bloodstream they are impossible to shake.” The publication includes works spanning nearly two decades, featuring portraits of Hujar's eclectic circle of friends, his landmark nudes, atmospheric landscapes, portraits of performers (Stevie Wonder, Peggy Lee and Edgar Winter) and a moving image of the artist with his mother. Peter Hujar (1934–87) was born in Trenton, New Jersey and moved to Manhattan to work in the magazine, advertising and fashion industries. He documented the vibrant cultural scene in downtown New York throughout the 1970s and 1980s, photographing artists, musicians, writers and performers. Hujar died of AIDS in 1987. Elton John (born 1947) is one of the most enduringly successful solo artists of all time. In 1992 he founded the Elton John AIDS Foundation, which funds programs to end the AIDS epidemic. Since the 1990s he has avidly collected photography. In 2016, Tate Modern organized the exhibition The Radical Eye: Modernist Photography from the Sir Elton John Collection.

Elton John is a seasoned collector of photographs, with an acute and highly personal understanding of Peter Hujar's achievement* Guardian *
John’s impeccable eye, honed over decades of collecting and curation, offers a fresh take on Hujar’s oeuvre, showing the ways in which queer culture, male erotica, portraiture, pets, and landscapes blend together in a frisson of poignant beauty and solace. -- Sara Rosen * Blind *
“Once his pictures get into your bloodstream they are impossible to shake,” John said of the photographer. -- Taylor Dafoe * Artnet *
Though not a duet, Elton John's latest project is a harmony of sorts. -- Samuel Anderson * T Magazine *

Sir Elton John is one of the most esteemed, beloved, and best-selling songwriters, performers, and recording artists in history. His monumental career has spanned five decades, during which time he has sold 250 million records worldwide. His single, Candle in the Wind 1997, a tribute to his friend Princess Diana, is the bestselling single in Billboard history.

Sir Elton has received numerous Grammy Awards, an Academy Award for The Lion King, and Tony Awards for The Lion King, Aida, and Billy Elliot. In 1998, the Queen of England knighted him Sir Elton John, CBE. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1999, and in 2004, Sir Elton received the Kennedy Center Honor for his lifetime contributions to American culture and excellence through the performing arts.

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF), founded in 1992, has raised $275 million to fight the AIDS epidemic and help those affected by it. EJAF has supported hundreds of projects in 55 countries.

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ISBN 13	9781881337232
ISBN 10	1881337235
Title	Peter Hujar Curated by Elton John
Author	Peter Hujar
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Fraenkel Gallery,US
Year published	2023-01-12
Number of pages	108
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