Elton John’s Elegiac Ode to Peter Hujar

A new exhibition and catalog offer a fresh take on the work of the fabled bohemian photographer of the 1970s and 80s.

Photographer Peter Hujar (1934–1987) chose freedom and independence over “success” and wealth, preferring to pursue his art liberated from the burden of commerce. While artists like Robert Mapplethorpe stood at the vanguard of the industry, helping t...

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