Joseph Cornell: Gifts of Desire / Tashjian, Dickran ; Clearwater B ; Clearwater J ; Spector B., 1992
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Scope and Contents
The author has focused on analysis of works by Cornell that were gifts to ballerinas, actresses, poets and historic figures. Buzz Spector's cedar box is a unique collage using vintage post cards under blue plexiglas. "Spector contrasts revelation and mystery in his homage to this enigmatic artist." -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.
Dates
- Creation: 1992
Creator
- Tashjian, Dickran, 1940- (Person)
Extent
0 See container summary (1 hard cover book + sheet (translucent paper) (143 pages) in artist box (wood, plexiglas, collaged)) : illustrations (mostly color) ; 25 x 20 x 2.2 cm (book) + 26.9 x 21.8 x 5.2 cm (box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Location
unknown
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: Miami Beach, Florida : Grassfield Press. Signed by: Buzz Spector (l.l.- inside box). Nationality of creator: American. General: About 30 total copies. About 9 number copy. General: Added by: CONV; 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