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Almine Rech

John Giorno Life is a Killer

Jan 10 — Mar 7, 2009 | Paris

Inquire about the exhibition: inquiries@alminerech.com

The American poet John Giorno, born in 1936 and recognised today as one of the most influential poets of his generation, was one of the instigators of the Beat Generation. He rapidly became close to William Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg and Andy Warhol,...

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Selected artworks

  • LIKE AN AUTO ACCIDENT, YOU CAN'T KEEP YOUR EYES OFF IT, 2008

    LIKE AN AUTO ACCIDENT, YOU CAN'T KEEP YOUR EYES OFF IT, 2008

    Pencil on paper, framed
    25,5 x 25,5 cm

  • MAY ALL THE TINY BLACK INSECTS CRAWLING ON THE PEONIE PETALS BE MY SONS AND DAUGHTERS IN FUTURE LIVES, 2008

    MAY ALL THE TINY BLACK INSECTS CRAWLING ON THE PEONIE PETALS BE MY SONS AND DAUGHTERS IN FUTURE LIVES, 2008

    Pencil on paper, framed
    38,5 x 38,5 cm