Who is Wojnarowicz David?
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Update at: Mar 13, 2026David Wojnarowicz — Public Profile
Born: September 14, 1954 — Red Bank, New Jersey, United States
Died: July 22, 1992 — New York City, New York, United States
Overview
David Wojnarowicz was an American artist, writer and AIDS activist known for multidisciplinary work that spans painting, photography, collage, installation and film. Emerging from the New York City art scene in the 1980s, his art and writings confront sexuality, illness, politics and social justice with a direct, poetic and often confrontational approach.
Notable works and themes
- A Fire in My Belly (1986) — an experimental short film addressing censorship, censorship debates and AIDS-related issues; widely discussed in art and media debates about artistic expression.
- Close to the Knives: A Memoir of Disintegration (1993) — a posthumously published memoir that blends personal narrative with social critique and cultural commentary.
- Photography, painting, drawing and installation works that explore sexuality, vulnerability, political power, environmental concerns and systemic injustice.
News, exhibitions and public profile
Public attention to Wojnarowicz’s work has grown through the years via major museum exhibitions and scholarship. Notable moments include:
- 2010: A public debate over the display of A Fire in My Belly at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Portrait Gallery highlighted issues of censorship and AIDS-era art.
- 2018–2019: A major retrospective, History Keeps Me Awake at Night, presented at the Whitney Museum of American Art, and related venues, helping to renew interest in his art and impact on contemporary culture.
Public presence and social media
There are no official social media profiles maintained by the artist (he passed away in 1992). Some archives, museums and universities host online collections, essays and catalogs about his work. For accurate information, consult museum sites and scholarly publications.
Selected resources
- Close to the Knives: A Memoir of Disintegration (1993)
- Exhibition catalogs and museum archives documenting his major shows and critical reception
- Academic articles and biographical essays available through library and museum collections
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2 FOUNDWojnarowicz David's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga and 1 challenging combination, including Bhadra Mahapursh Yoga.
Which dasha is Wojnarowicz David running now?
VIMSHOTTARIWojnarowicz David is currently in the Rahu mahadasha, running from Mar 9, 2026 to May 12, 2026.
What do Wojnarowicz David's numerology numbers say?
Wojnarowicz David's core numbers are Life Path 6, Destiny 8, Soul Urge 9, Personality 8, Kabbalah Number 8, Master Number 33, Birth 5.
Chaldean Life Path 6 is Venus-led—care, harmony, and responsibility. It indicates fulfillment through relationships, service, beauty, and home balance.
Chaldean Destiny 8 indicates executive expression and authority. It supports business, finance, leadership, and achievement through discipline.
Chaldean Soul 9 desires purpose and compassion. It seeks to serve, forgive, and complete cycles with wisdom.
Chaldean Personality 8 appears strong, ambitious, and authoritative. Others often see business sense, leadership, and control.
Kabbalah Number 8 reflects an inner spiritual code of power and mastery. It supports leadership, manifestation, and disciplined ambition.
Master Number 33 in Chaldean numerology amplifies compassion, healing, and teaching. It supports upliftment through service and mature love.
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Life Events & Planetary Transits
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