Critical theory text discussing themes and origins of contemporary art. The title, "Synnyt," refers to the Finnish word meaning 'birth' and 'to be born,' and also to Finnish mythology, in which the word alluded to a story that "explained the cause or origin of a given creature, disease or other phenomenon and it was believed that knowledge of the true 'synty' or origin gave its possessor power over the phenomenon in question. ... [details]
Ex libris for J.N.K. designed by Lawrence Weiner. [details]
Exhibition catalogue published in conjunction with show held June 15 - September 30, 1989. Essay by Louise Déry. Artist include Danielle April, Dominique Blain, Sylvie Blocher, Daniel Buren, Melvin Charney, Fortuyn / O'Brien, Jocelyn Gasse, Giuseppe Penone, Robert Stackhouse, Shigeo Toya, Denise Desautels, Frédéric-Jacques Temple, Angela Grauerholz and Michael Snow. ... [details]
Single fold exhibition brochure / program published in conjunction with show held November 17 - January 7, 1989. Organized by Gregg Bordowitz. Artists include Carol Leigh, Scarlot Harlot, Bob Huff, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Jean Carlomusto, Testing The Limits Collective, and Adam Hassuk. [details]
"Diary entries" relayed via telephone, transcribed and edited by Pat Hackett with an introduction by Hackett. " 'The Andy Warhol Diaries' is the closest thing there will ever be to Andy Warhol's autobiography. ... [details]
Double sided postcard / announcement published in conjunction with show held March 30 - May 6, 1989. Artists included Ida Applebroog, John Fekner, Don Leicht, Tim Rollins & K.O.S., and Lawrence Weiner. [details]
Exhibition catalogue published in conjunction with show held at the Museum of Fine Art, Houston, November 18, 1989 - January 29, 1990. Traveled to the Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C., February 17 - April 29, 1990; and the Brooklyn Museum, May 18 - July 30, 1990. ... [details]
Short essay and parable by René Daumal. Translated by Phil Powrie. Edited by Raymond Foye and Francesco Clemente. [details]
Exhibition catalogue published in conjunction with show held December 8 - January 13, 1989. Text by Margo Dolan, Peter Maxwell. Essay by Robert M. Murdock. Includes biography and selected bibliography. [details]
Exhibition catalogue published in conjunction with show held at P.S. 1, Long Island City, New York, January 15 - March 12, 1989. Traveled to the Casino de la Exposicion, Seville, Spain, June 26 - July 30, 1989; and to the Confort Moderne, Poitiers, France, September 29 - November 29, 1989. ... [details]