[PDF] Allan Kaprow papers - California Digital Library

When was Allen Kaprow self-service performed?

ALLAN KAPROW Self-Service, a piece without spectators, was performed in the summer of 1967 in Boston, New York, and Los Angeles. It spanned four months, June through Septem- ber. Thirty-one activities were selected from a much larger number. Their time and locality distribution were determined by chance methods.

How are Kaprow's writings arranged?

Handwritten and typewritten drafts of Kaprow's writings arranged chronologically by year, followed by files of photographs taken for Assemblage, Environments and Happenings, not all of which were printed in the book; these are arranged alphabetically by the last name of the artists. Photographs taken to illustrate other writings also included.

What is a Kaprow letter to the editor?

Kaprow letter to the editor responding to Kenneth Tynan piece critical of Kaprow's work. Box 64, Folder 12New York University, 1989 Scope and Content Note Letter and other materials regarding panel on '60s art that Kaprow took part in. Box 64, Folder 13Newport Harbor Art Museum, 1987 Scope and Content Note Letter requesting Kaprow donation.

How many times has Kaprow reinvented a piece?

Pieces Kaprow reinvented more than once in his career (such as "Yard" or "Words") are listed in the chronological sequence each time they were reinvented, and the entry for the original piece lists all subsequent reinventions for which there is documentation in the collection.