Archives of American Art

Oral history interview with Carl Andre

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.andre72
Creators:
Andre, Carl, 1935-
Raikin, Laurin
Dates:
1972
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
24 Pages
Transcript
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Interview of Carl Andre conducted in 1972, by Laurin Raikin, for the "Art World in Turmoil" oral history project.
Scope and Contents
Andre speaks of politics and art; capitalism and class structure; the gallery system; professional organizations including the National Art Workers Community and the Art Workers Coalition; economic survival and the success of American artists; exploitation of artists; "radical art"; and the need for and artist's trade union.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Carl Andre (1935-2024) was a sculptor in New York, New York.

Administration

Reproduction Note
Item is a transcript.
Existence and Location of Originals
Location of original tape unknown.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This interview is part of the Archives' Oral History Program, started in 1958 to document the history of the visual arts in the United States, primarily through interviews with artists, historians, dealers, critics and others.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
ACCESS RESTRICTED; written permission required. Contact Archives Reference Services for information.
Conditions Governing Access
Use of this interview, with permission, requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives of American Art reading rooms.

Keywords

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Art -- Political aspects Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Art and state Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Sculptors -- New York (State) -- New York -- Interviews Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Sculpture, Modern -- 20th century -- New York (State) -- New York Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Interviews Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Art Workers Coalition Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
National Art Workers Community (U.S.) Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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