Jonas Mekas Collection of Fluxus Films
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Scope and Contents
This collection consists of nearly one linear foot of 35 Fluxus 35mm film loops dating approximately 1960 -- 1970. This is an Alternative Traditions in Contemporary Art collection.
Dates
- Creation: 1960-1970
Creator
- Mekas, Jonus (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
CLOSED to research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions may apply; please consult Special Collections staff for further information.
Biographical or Historical Information
Danya Crites, Jacque Roethler, January 2005
Extent
0.75 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Lithuanian-American avant garde film maker and critic. This collection is comprised of nearly one linear foot of Fluxus film loops.
Method of Acquisition
The Jonas Mekas Film Loops were donated to the University of Iowa by Jonas Mekas in 1992.
Subject
- Mekas, Jonas, 1922- (Person)
- Fluxus (Group of artists) (Organization)
- Author
- Danya Crites, Jacque Roethler, January 2005
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- eng
Repository Details
Part of the University of Iowa Special Collections Repository
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5921
319-335-5900 (Fax)
lib-spec@uiowa.edu