David Wojnarowicz
David Wojnarowicz was an influential American artist, activist, and writer known for his confrontational works addressing issues such as AIDS, sexuality, and social injustice. His 2010 video 'A Fire in My Belly,' which features a crucifix covered in ants, faced removal from the National Gallery of Art due to objections from Christian organizations, underscoring the ongoing tensions between artistic expression and religious sensitivities.
Born on Sep 14, 1954 (71 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belarus | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 7,752 | $60,000 | 49$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 29,632 | $2,700,000 | 1,179$ |
| Totals | 2 | 77,335,334 | 37,384 | $2,760,000 | 1,228$ |
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Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Wojnarowicz emerges as an important player in Butler’s new book, The Perfect Moment.
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Belarus:
David Wojnarowicz also turned to the image of Saint Sebastian during the AIDS crisis.
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United States:
David Wojnarowicz was a seminal artist and gay activist whose works will be featured in a new show at the Leslie-Lohman Museum.
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Greece:
David Wojnarowicz's video 'A fire in my belly' was removed from the National Gallery of Art after objections.
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