Peter Hujar was an influential figure of the downtown New York scene of the 1970s and 80s, most well-known for his photographs of male nudes, and his portraits of New York City s artists, musicians, writers, and performers, including Susan Sontag, William S. Burroughs, David Wojnarowicz, and Andy Warhol. Over 160 photographs and illustrations are now gathered in Peter Hujar: Speed of Life. Published alongside a major touring exhibition, this collection presents Hujar s famous portraiture as well as his lesser-known projects.
