"This book brings together new texts written to accompany 79 exhibitions organized by Bob Nickas between 1984 and 2011. Nickas chose one work to represent the memory of each exhibition, and through this visual "lens" he reflects on his activity as a curator, offering many behind-the-scenes views to the art world of the 1980s and 90s, as well as intimate recollections of the artists he worked with, and the art works he encountered over the years. ... [details]
Single fold program for John Giorno's memorial celebration held in New York City, January 26, 2020. The memorial featuring readings, music and performances. Featuring: "spiegel im spiegel," by Arvo Pärt; greetings by Laura Hoptman; a blessing by Venerable Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche; "Gotham Lullaby" by Meredith Monk; readings from John's memoir by Verne Dawson, Bob Holman, Elizabeth Peyton, Charles Ruas, Linda Yablonsky, Penny Arcade, Bob Bielecki, Anne Waldman, Lynne Tillman, Vivian Kurz, Ilka Scobie and Fanny Howe; "we all go back to where we belong," by Michael Stipe; "After the Gold Rush," performed by Patti Smith and Lenny Kaye; "thanx 4 nothing," by John Giorno; closing remarks by Kyle Dacuyan, and a reception with a dj set by Matthew Higgs. ... [details]
Exhibition catalogue published in conjunction with show held April 13 - June 2, 2002. Essays by Beatrix Ruf. [details]
