Shabbiness of Beauty

Eileen Myles (they/them) is an American poet. Named by BUST magazine "the rock star of modern poetry," they are the author of more than twenty books of poetry and prose, including Chelsea Girls, Cool for You, Sorry, Tree, and Not Me (Semiotext(e), 1991), and are the coeditor of The New Fuck You (Semiotext(e), 1995). Myles was head of the writing program at University of California, San Diego, from 2002 to 2007, and has written extensively on art and writing and the cultural scene. Mo...

Moyra Davey is an artist and writer. Her book, Shabbiness of Beauty, collects essays and photographs. Her work often explores themes of memory and observation.

American photographer Peter Hujar is celebrated for his powerful black-and-white portraits. His distinctive work was recently highlighted in PETER HUJAR Curated by Sir Elton John, bringing his unique vision to new audiences.

Stephen Koch (born May 8, 1941) is a novelist, essayist, historian and teacher. He has written numerous books of cultural history, two novels, and a classic study of the work of Andy Warhol.