#peterhujar

Peter Hujar, Paul Thek in the Palermo Catacombs II, 1963

Ahh, Peter Hujar. In this case, a selection of photographs by Hujar curated by Elton John (yes, THE Sir @eltonjohn ) for the new monograph published by @fraenkelgallery⁠ ⁠ Pictured here: ⁠ 1. John Kelly (I), 1981⁠ 2. Beauregard's Dog Pilar, 1983⁠ 3. Ethyl Eichelberger as Auntie Belle Emme, 1979⁠ 4. Portrait of Ethyl Eichelberger (II), 1981 ⁠ 5. Waves, Fire Island, 1966⁠ 6. Skippy (Boa Constrictor), 1985⁠ 7. Cockette in a Blond Wig, 1971⁠ 8. Peggy Lee, 1974⁠ 9. Chuck Gretsch (with Cigar), 1981⁠ ⁠ Elton John writes: "Though I became a serious – one might even say addicted – collector of photographs in the early 1990s, it wasn’t until 2012 that I acquired my first photograph by Peter Hujar. His work was not well-known back then, and it took a while before I came across it. In the years since acquiring that first Hujar I’ve added fourteen more. 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."⁠ ⁠ Read more via linkinbio.⁠ ⁠ #peterhujar #eltonjohn @peterhujararchive⁠ ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnm-3OHJbm_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

For the Elton John/sophisticated photography lover in your life, there's one book and one book only: 'Peter Hujar Curated by Elton John'⁠ ⁠ 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, @eltonjohn 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.⁠ ⁠ Published by @fraenkelgallery⁠ ⁠ Read more via linkinbio.⁠ ⁠ #peterhujar #peterhujarbyeltonjohn @peterhujararchive #eltonjohn⁠ ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/p/CmhYdOEJBnE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Maybe you love photography, maybe you love @eltonjohn⁠ Either way, this is the most refined, understated blockbuster imaginable.⁠ ⁠ 'Peter Hujar Curated by Elton John' is on view now @fraenkelgallery and releasing in November 2022 in book form.⁠ ⁠ @artnet critic @tddafoe writes: "Elton John, who is now on the road in a yearlong farewell tour, has quietly become one of the world’s preeminent photography collectors over the last three decades. In the Rocket Man’s personal collection are prints by Nan Goldin, Tina Modotti, Man Ray, and Cindy Sherman, among others. … A sense of sorrow pervades the Fraenkel Gallery show, as many presentations of Hujar’s work often do. His early death, and the death of so many of his subjects, casts a shadow hard to escape. John, to his credit, embraces it."⁠ ⁠ More via linkinbio.⁠ ⁠ #peterhujar #eltonjohn #peterhujarcuratedbyeltonjohn @peterhujararchive #photobook⁠ ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/p/Cju_co3u4AV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

“Ethyl Eichelberger as Nefertiti (II)”, 1981

“Robert Bending”, 1977

“Chloe Finch”, 1981

“Christopher Street Pier #3”, 1976