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Joseph Cornell: Gifts of Desire / Tashjian, Dickran ; Clearwater B ; Clearwater J ; Spector B., 1992

 Item
Identifier: CC-01455-1488

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

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.

Repository Details

Part of the The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry Repository

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