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Archives of American Art
Samuel Esses material relating to Graffiti Workshop
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.essesamu
- Creators:
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Esses, Samuel
- Dates:
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1979-2001
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.4 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Papers concerning the Graffiti Workshop including Esses's correspondence; notes and calendars regarding meetings and media contacts; a lease; financial records; loan agreements and contracts; photographic materials, including: 155 b&w and color reproductions made from digital copies of photographs of works of art and Workshop participants at work taken by Rafael Pasquera, commissioned by Esses; 34 color transparencies of works of art; and 56 color slides of participants; exhibition catalogs and announcements, clippings, and other printed material; draft writings about graffiti; a card file inventory of graffiti paintings produced by the Workshop; and miscellany.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Samuel Esses leased a space at 414 E 75th Street, New York City for the benefit of graffiti artists.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 2003 by Sandra and Samuel Esses.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Street art | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Graffiti art | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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