"Sufjan Stevens Honors Late Partner with New Album"

Sufjan Stevens dedicates his new album, Javelin, to his late partner Evans Richardson, who passed away in April. In a heartfelt tribute, Stevens describes Richardson as an exceptional person and a rare gem. Richardson, a visionary leader in the museum world, was chief of staff at the Studio Museum In Harlem and chair of the American Alliance of Museums’ Accreditation Commission. This revelation offers a rare glimpse into Stevens' personal life, as he has never publicly addressed his sexuality or romantic life before. Stevens also recently battled a rare auto-immune disorder but is now being released from the hospital.