Olympics of Art book, 1973
Scope and Contents
This series contains all 11 books produced by Celender in his conceptual art series. Descriptions are taken from "Don Celender 11 Books: Public Collectors Study Center"
Dates
- 1973
Conditions Governing Access
Some materials in this collection may be restricted due to the presence of confidential or sensitive content. Please contact Macalester College Archives (MACCA) for more details regarding access.
Extent
From the Collection: 4 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
This book includes portraits of various art world luminaries and institutions, captioned with awards bestowed upon them by Celender. Examples are: “Leading Copycat Artist of an Artist Father” (Jamie Wyeth), “Hardest to Find Elevator in a Museum” (The Brooklyn Museum), “Most Hostile Gallery Atmosphere” (Marlborough Gallery, Inc.), “Worst Dressed Critic” (Max Kozloff) and “Dullest Critic” (Michael Fried). The book is filled with cheap shots as well as compliments that are pretty obviously bestowed upon people the artist must have known. One senses here how much smaller the commercial New York-centric art world was in the early 1970s.
Physical Location
https://macalester.on.worldcat.org/oclc/56417985
Repository Details
Part of the Macalester College Archives Repository
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