Frank O’Hara

Born	March 27, 1926 Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Died	July 25, 1966 (Aged years) Fire Island, New York, USA
Region	North America
Language	English
Profession	Critic, Curator, Poet
Education	Harvard University
Period	Contemporary
Movements	New York School
Notable Works	Lunch Poems, Meditations in an Emergency, Why I Am Not a Painter, The Day Lady Died, Having a Coke with You
Awards	National Book Award
Politics	Liberal
Bio	Frank O’Hara was a prominent American poet and a key figure in the New York School, known for his spontaneous and often conversational style. His work was influenced by his connections to the art world, particularly through his role as a curator at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. O'Hara's poetry often reflected the vibrancy of urban life and his personal relationships. He is remembered for his dynamic, influential voice in mid-20th century American poetry, particularly through works like Lunch Poems and Meditations in an Emergency.