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Abstract expressionist art movement in America video documentation project

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Creator:
Herskovic, Thomas  Search this
Names:
9th Street Show (1951 : New York, N.Y.)  Search this
Brooks, James, 1906-1992  Search this
Carone, Nicholas, 1917-2010  Search this
Fine, Perle, 1908-1988  Search this
Kotin, Albert, 1907-1980  Search this
Lassaw, Ibram, 1913-2003  Search this
Marca-Relli, Conrad, 1913-2000  Search this
Stefanelli, Joseph, 1921-  Search this
Extent:
7 Items (video cassettes (VHS) (ca. 3 hrs.), sd., col., 1/2 in.)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Video recordings
Date:
1991-1992
Scope and Contents:
Documentaries about American abstract expressionists, produced and directed by Thomas Herskovic, and edited by Marika Herskovic; one is an interview of Ibram Lassaw conducted by Fred Licht. Each of the artists participated in the 1951 exhibition in New York, "The 9th Street Show" (May 21- June 10, 1951 at 60 E. 9th St.), organized and juried by the artists themselves. Each video includes a biographical summary of the artist, and is from 15 to 25 minutes in length. The artists include: James Brooks, Nicolas Carone, Perle Fine, Albert Kotin, Ibram Lassaw, Conrad Marca-Relli, and Joe Stefanelli. With the exception of Stefanelli, the artists participated in the following five "Artists Annuals" exhibitions.
Biographical / Historical:
Thomas Herskovic is a medical doctor and Marika Herskovic is a molecular biologist. Both have an interest in the abstract expressionist movement and are friends with the artists chosen for interviews.
Provenance:
The Herskovics produced the videotapes to document the recollections of the artists involved in abstract expressionism. The selection of the artists was based on participation in the "Artists Annuals" between 1951 (9th Street Show) and 1957. They are friends with many of the artists. Additional interviews have been and will be conducted; it is expected these will also be donated.
Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center.
Topic:
Art, Abstract -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- Sources  Search this
Abstract expressionism  Search this
Genre/Form:
Video recordings
Identifier:
AAA.hersthom
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9b9fa8c1a-97aa-4d0d-be8e-1f711f548ed8
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-aaa-hersthom