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"Rolywholyover: A Circus for Museum by John Cage." June 4-July 30, 1995, 1990-1996

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Scope and Content Note

John Cage reinterpreted the traditional museum exhibition as a multi-ring circus in which a constantly changing array of art, performances, film and video screenings, readings, and special programs. This exhibition featured a selection of works by artists important to Cage, interactive computer installations, and relevant ephemera, all rearranged daily according to a chance-derived "score." "Rolywholyover" was organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles and exhibited at the Menil Collection in Houston; the Guggenheim Museum in Soho, New York; and the Mito Art Tower in Japan.

Dates

  • 1990-1996

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 62.5 linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

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