Published by Fundación MAPFRE in 2017, A la velocitat de la vida. Speed of Life explores the work of American photographer Peter Hujar, a key figure in New York’s downtown art scene of the 1970s and 1980s. Bringing together more than 160 photographs, the book features his celebrated portraits of artists, writers, musicians and performers, alongside images of animals, landscapes and everyday life.
Known for his striking black-and-white photography, Hujar captured his subjects with an intimate and unflinching sensitivity. This retrospective traces the development of his work, from his early photographic experiments to his personal documentation of New York’s artistic communities.
Details
Photographer: Peter Hujar
Publisher: Fundación MAPFRE
Year: 2017
Country: Spain
Language: Catalan
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 248
ISBN: 978-84-9844-609-8
Condition: Excellent The book is in excellent condition, with virtually no signs of use. Please refer to the photographs for details of its condition.
