Peter Hujar
1934–1987 (age 53)
Photographer
Biography
Peter Hujar (1934-1987) was a photographer whose intimate portraits captured the humanity of his subjects and the mood of an era, earning him a lasting place among the essential artists of his time. He is interred at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, and his luminous images continue to move viewers worldwide.
Hujar approached photography with sincerity and care, using light and composition to honor every individual he captured and to create conversations that remain relevant today.