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American Federation of Arts convention. "The Creative Act" typescript, signed by Marcel Duchamp, 1957 January

 Object — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: MDP_B002_F002_004

Scope and Contents

American Federation of Arts convention. Marcel Duchamp's lecture and prepatory material related to "The Creative Act" session at the American Federation of Arts convention. Delivered in Houston, Texas in April 1957.

Dates

  • 1957 January

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research. David Sylvester's typescript for the article "Bicycle Parts" can only be consulted with permission of the author's estate.

Extent

4 pages

Physical Location

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library & Archives

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Jacqueline, Paul and Peter Matisse in memory of their mother Alexina Duchamp

Repository Details

Part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives Repository

Contact:
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States