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Close to the Knives
Book • 1991
David Wojnarowicz's "Close to the Knives" is a collection of essays, poems, and visual art that reflects on his experiences as a gay man living with AIDS in the 1980s and 90s.
The work is characterized by its raw honesty, unflinching portrayal of suffering, and fierce critique of societal indifference to the AIDS crisis.
Wojnarowicz's writing is visceral and emotionally charged, conveying both the pain of loss and the resilience of the human spirit.
The book explores themes of sexuality, mortality, and the political dimensions of the AIDS epidemic.
It remains a powerful testament to the lives lost and the ongoing struggle for social justice.
The work is characterized by its raw honesty, unflinching portrayal of suffering, and fierce critique of societal indifference to the AIDS crisis.
Wojnarowicz's writing is visceral and emotionally charged, conveying both the pain of loss and the resilience of the human spirit.
The book explores themes of sexuality, mortality, and the political dimensions of the AIDS epidemic.
It remains a powerful testament to the lives lost and the ongoing struggle for social justice.
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Mentioned by Midland as the inspiration for his album, "Fragments Of Us", referencing Wojnarowicz's life and work as an AIDS activist.
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