Gerard Malanga | |
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Born | Gerard Joseph Malanga March 20, 1943 New York City, U.S. |
Education | School of Industrial Art |
Alma mater | Wagner College |
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Years active | 1962–present |
Gerard Joseph Malanga (born March 20, 1943) is an American poet, photographer, filmmaker, actor, curator and archivist.
Malanga worked with pop artist Andy Warhol from 1963 to 1970.[1] The New York Times referred to him as "Andy Warhol's most important associate.[2][3] As a Warhol superstar, he appeared in a number of Warhol films. His photography spans over four decades and includes portraits, nudes and the urban documentation of "New York's Changing Scene." Malanga, who primarily is a poet, considered his portraits to be "poetry on film." He has directed several films and written books.
In 2024, Malanga was elected as a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture.[4]