Exhibition catalogue published in conjunction with show held December, 1972. Includes biography of the artist. With a full color centerfold. Texts in Italian and English documenting "The Critic Laughs," "Book of Instructions (The Critic Laughs)," "Chicago Project," "Soft Pink Landscape," "Propositions," and "Five Tires Abandoned. ... [details]
Exhibition catalogue published in conjunction with show held January 22 - February 19, 1972. Introduction by John Russell. Catalogue is illustrated and each illustration is annotated with a statement by the artist. ... [details]
Artist's book by John Baldessari. "This work is part of a series of works about choosing. In this version a group of green beans was available from which to choose. A participant was asked to choose any three beans from the group for whatever reasons he/she might have at the moment. ... [details]
One of the most important artists' books of the era. Each copy with unique marbleized cloth-covered boards individually produced by Gilbert & George. Contains three short stories by the artist–who recognize themselves as two individuals yet one artist—Chapter One, "With Us in the Nature"; Chapter Two, "A Glimpse into the Abstract World"; and Chapter Three, "The Reality in Our Lives. ... [details]
Text for [article] "Will the Real Abbie Hoffman Please," dated April 23, 1972 in pencil, critically reporting on Abbie Hoffman's recent un-radical and un-revolutionary behavior including expensive suit wearing, short haircuts and encouragement of an audience to make changes from within the system. ... [details]
Press release announcing performances by The Shenyang Acrobatic Troupe in December 1972 and January 1973, the first theatre company from the People's Republic of China to visit the U.S. Performances held at the Opera House in Chicago beginning December 18, 1972; Clowes Memorial Auditorium in Indianapolis, beginning December 27, 1972; City Center of Music & Drama, New York City, on January 2, 1973; and at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington D. ... [details]
Hanging wall calendar style artist's book by John Baldessari composed of artworld parables with paired non-sequitur photographs on opposing top to bottom pages. Texts in English, German, Italian, and French. [details]
Press release with supplemental material published in conjunction with performance by Hermann Nitsch, "O.M. Theatre (Orgies-Mysteries Theatre)," held at The Kitchen at Mercer Arts Center, New York City, December 2, 1972. ... [details]
Set of three pieces of ephemera published in conjunction with Klaus Rinke's first solo show in the United States held at Reese Palley / New York, March 25 - April 15, [1972]. The exhibition was divided into three major sections: "Time-Space-Body and Action," with Monika Baumgartl, held March 25-31; "Mutations," held April 4-8; "Process/Sculpture," held April 11-15; followed by an exhibition "Photographs," opening at Reese Palley / San Francisco on April 15, [1972]. ... [details]
Artist's book/ prospectus for the print portfolio, "End Ur Standart," by A.R. Penck featuring black, white and red drawings on single sided pages. Colophon text in German. [details]
