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Frank O'Hara

(1926–1966) Poet United States

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Frank O'Hara paints a picture of stars that blink like a hairnet dropped on a seat, then drift into an alley behind a theatre. He talks about wanting to be wanted more than anything and feeling raw pain that can turn into logic. He also notes that stripping away clothes can wipe away anxiety and reveal tenderness.

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Frank O'Hara was a poet from the United States, best known for Poems.

Quick Facts About Frank O'Hara

Born
March 27, 1926
Died
July 25, 1966
Nationality
United States
Profession
Poet
Notable works
Poems
Known for
Lunch Poems

About Frank O'Hara

Francis Russell "Frank" O'Hara was an American writer, poet, and art critic. A curator at the Museum of Modern Art, O'Hara became prominent in New York City's art world. O'Hara is regarded as a leading figure in the New York School, an informal group of artists, writers, and musicians who drew inspiration from jazz, surrealism, abstract expressionism, action painting, and contemporary avant-garde art movements.

Awards & Honors

National Book Award

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