Two-way Rhythms / Behar, Albert., 2012
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Scope and Contents
Albert Behar is the Sackners' grandson. This work is stored in the Albert Behar Archive box.This work is an 80th birthday gift for Marvin Sackner. It consists of a drawing of a music score that can be performed by voice or accordion as the intensity and timing of expiration and inspiration with an 1/8th note duration. In his letter, Albert Behar concludes that these 'two-way rhythms' ..."are based on panting patterns in the breath and can be played on the accordion, which, I realised is a giant musical lung!" -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.
Dates
- Creation: 2012
Creator
- Behar, Albert (Person)
Extent
0 See container summary (1 drawing (multiple folds, ink, magic marker, handwriting) + letter (unconventionally shaped, multiple folds, ink, handwriting, rubberstamped) in envelope (paper, ink, handwriting)) ; drawing 30 x 21 cm + letter 15 x 30 cm, folded in envelope 12 x 17 cm
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Location
box shelf
Custodial History
The Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, on loan from Ruth and Marvin A. Sackner and the Sackner Family Partnership.
General
Published: Paris, France : [Publisher not identified]. Signed by: Albert [Behar] (l.r.- letter); Albert Behar 2012 (l.r.- drawing). Inscription: Love, [l.r.- letter];Joyeux Anniversaire! [verso envelope]. Nationality of creator: American. General: About 1 total copies. General: Added by: MARVIN; updated by: MARVIN.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry Repository
125 W. Washington St.
Main Library
Iowa City Iowa 52242 United States
319-335-5921