Howard, Seymour, 1988-1989
Scope and Contents
Ephemera, photographs, clippings, and other material documenting the life and work of artists who respond, refer or otherwise reference Duchamp and his art in their own work. Of particular note are two player piano scrolls of Duchamp's "Erratum Musical," one played by Petr Kotik and the S.E.M. Ensemble and the other by Martin Kalve. Also noteworthy are the several collaged works of mail art sent to the museum by correspondence artist Ray Johnson.
Dates
- 1988-1989
Language of Materials
Predominantly in English; some material in French.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. The "Unpublished Writings" subseries may only be consulted with permission of the Archivist.
Extent
From the Collection: 9 linear feet
Creator
- From the Collection: Philadelphia Museum of Art (Creator, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives Repository
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States
archives@philamuseum.org