Anthony Haden-Guest
Author • Writer • Art Critic
Internationally known English-American writer, reporter, cartoonist, art critic, poet, and socialite who chronicles the intersections of art, culture, and society from New York City and London.
About
Born in Paris in 1937, Anthony Haden-Guest has spent decades at the epicenter of cultural movements, from the disco era of Studio 54 to the contemporary art world's most exclusive circles.
As a frequent contributor to major publications including Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, The Paris Review, and Esquire, Haden-Guest brings an insider's perspective to the worlds of art, society, and culture. His unique position as both participant and observer has made him one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary cultural criticism.
Winner of a New York Emmy Award in 1979 for his PBS documentary The Affluent Immigrants, Haden-Guest continues to document the fascinating intersections of wealth, power, and creativity in modern society.
Emmy Award Winner
New York Emmy Award for writing and narrating PBS documentary (1979)
Published Author
Multiple books including "The Last Party" and "True Colors"
Cultural Critic
Regular contributor to major magazines and publications
Notable Works
Cultural Documentation
The Last Party: Studio 54, Disco and the Culture of the Night
A definitive chronicle of the legendary nightclub that defined an era. Haden-Guest's insider perspective provides unparalleled access to the tornado of 1970s disco, drug excess, and the cultural phenomenon that was Studio 54.
Art World Insights
True Colors: The Real Life of the Art World
An unflinching look behind the velvet ropes of the contemporary art world, exposing the personalities, politics, and economics that drive one of culture's most exclusive industries.
Social Commentary
Down the Programmed Rabbit-Hole
A collection of essays examining 1970s corporate figures and the intersection of business and culture during a transformative decade.
Visual Art & Cartoons
The Chronicles of Now Series
Sharp, witty cartoons that capture the absurdities of contemporary life, published in multiple collections including "Fun Times: Further Chronicles of Now" (2020).
Published Books
The Last Party
Studio 54, Disco and the Culture of the Night
1997
The Last Party: Studio 54, Disco and the Culture of the Night
William Morrow & Co. • 1997
A definitive chronicle of the legendary nightclub that defined an era. Haden-Guest's insider perspective provides unparalleled access to the tornado of 1970s disco, drug excess, and the cultural phenomenon that was Studio 54.
"Unlike some of his contemporaries whose memories are dulled by years of hard living, Haden-Guest seems to actually recall many of his experiences at Studio."
True Colors
The Real Life of the Art World
1998
True Colors: The Real Life of the Art World
Grove Atlantic • 1998
An unflinching look behind the velvet ropes of the contemporary art world, exposing the personalities, politics, and economics that drive one of culture's most exclusive industries.
Fun Times
Further Chronicles of Now
2020
Fun Times: Further Chronicles of Now
Orange Art Foundation • 2020
Latest collection of cartoons and social commentary, capturing the absurdities of contemporary life with sharp wit and keen observation.
Chronicles of Now
Cartoons and Observations
2002
The Chronicles of Now
Allworth • 2002
Sharp, witty cartoons that capture the zeitgeist of the early 2000s with Haden-Guest's characteristic insight into cultural absurdities.
In the Mean Time
The Other Ends of the World
2010
In the Mean Time: The Other Ends of the World
Freight + Volume • 2010
Cartoons and dark light verse exploring the darker corners of contemporary existence with Haden-Guest's unflinching wit.
Bad Dreams
Early Work
1981
Bad Dreams
Macmillan • 1981
An early work showcasing Haden-Guest's developing voice as a cultural observer and critic.
Career Timeline
Fun Times: Further Chronicles of Now
Latest collection of cartoons and social commentary published by Orange Art Foundation.
The Further Chronicles of Now
Released spoken-word album with music by Keith Patchel.
True Colors Published
Landmark book exposing the real life of the contemporary art world.
The Last Party
Definitive chronicle of Studio 54 and disco culture becomes a cultural phenomenon.
Emmy Award
Won New York Emmy Award for writing and narrating "The Affluent Immigrants" documentary.
Born in Paris
Anthony Haden-Guest begins his journey as a future cultural chronicler.
Magazine Contributions & Media
Regular Contributors
Multimedia Works
The Further Chronicles of Now
Spoken-word album (2017) with accompanying music by Keith Patchel
The Affluent Immigrants
Emmy Award-winning PBS documentary (1979)
"The massive streak of Puritanism in America has reasserted itself, especially amongst liberals. When I moved to New York there were still a bunch of good writers, often half-drunk, but still very good writers. That doesn't exist any more."
— Anthony Haden-Guest
Featured Interview
Charlie Rose Interview
February 21, 1997
Anthony Haden-Guest discusses his groundbreaking book "True Colors: The Real Life of the Art World" with Charlie Rose, offering insider insights into the personalities, politics, and economics that drive the contemporary art market.
Connect
Anthony Haden-Guest divides his time between New York City and London, continuing to document the cultural currents that shape our contemporary world.