The papers of painter Mimi Gross measure 0.9 linear feet and date from 1960 to 1981. The bulk of the papers focus on the relationships between Mimi Gross and Red Grooms and their artist friends and family members. Found are sketches, biographical material, correspondence, printed material, and an unsigned writing.
Scope and Contents:
The papers of painter Mimi Gross measure 0.9 linear feet and date from 1960 to 1981. The bulk of the papers focus on the relationships between Mimi Gross and Red Grooms and their artist friends and family members. Found are sketches, biographical material, correspondence, printed material, and an unsigned writing.
Arrangement:
Due to the small size of this collection the papers are arranged as one series.
Biographical / Historical:
Mimi Gross (1940- ) is a multimedia artist and painter in New York City, New York. Gross began exhibiting at a young age in Provincetown, Massachusetts and her work is included in numerous public collections in the United States and internationally. Gross is a member of the faculty at the Maryland Institute College of Art, and is the daughter of Chaim and Renee Gross. She was married to Red Grooms from 1963-1976, and collaborated with him on many large mulitidimensional installations from 1960-1976.
Provenance:
Mimi Gross donated her papers to the Archives of American Art in 1981.
Restrictions:
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.
Rights:
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Occupation:
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