Publisher/Liveright

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"Portraits in Life and Death" is a collection of works by American photographer Peter Hujar (1934–1987). Hujar was active in the New York art scene of the 1970s, establishing himself as an artist with his serene and profound portraits. Published in 1976, this is the only photobook he produced during his lifetime and is known as one of the most pure and nuanced manifestations of his gaze on human existence. The newly released 2024 edition is a reissue born out of a wave of reevaluation while retaining the original structure, offering a rare opportunity to connect with the artist at his core. The first half of the book features portraits of the artist and his friends, while the second half quietly features photographs of mummies taken in the Palermo Catacombs. The juxtaposition of life and death creates a space where the boundaries of time and the body blur, permeating the book with Hujar's characteristic profound serenity.