Oral history interview with Leo Castelli
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Castelli, Leo
Rose, Barbara
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1969 July
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10 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.castel69july
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
An interview of Leo Castelli conducted 1969 July, by Barbara Rose, for the Archives of American Art. Castelli speaks of his first gallery with Rene Drouin, 1939; the Surrealists; the post-World War II art scene in New York City; the influence of Willem de Kooning, Arshile Gorky, Franz Kline, and Jackson Pollock; The Club; the Ninth Street Show, 195...
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Castelli, Leo
Decker, Andrew
- Dates:
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1997 May 22
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2 Sound cassettes (Sound recording (ca. 3 hr.))
45 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.castel97
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
An interview of Leo Castelli conducted 1997 May 22, by Andrew Decker, for the Archives of American Art.
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Karp, Ivan C., 1926-2012
Brach, Paul, 1924-
Cohen, Ronny
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1986 April 17-1988 October 18
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3 Sound cassettes
87 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.karp86
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
An interview of Ivan C. Karp conducted 1986 April 17-1988 October 18, by Ronny Cohen for the Archives of American Art.
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von Eckardt, Nina, 1940-
Berman, Avis
- Dates:
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2012 July 31 and August 13
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114 Pages (Transcript)
1 Item (4 sound files (5 hrs. 56 min))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.voneck12
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
An interview of Nina von Eckardt conducted 2012 July 31 and August 13, by Avis Berman, for the Archives of American Art, at von Eckardt's home, in West New York, N.J.
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Blell, Dianne
McElhinney, James Lancel, 1952-
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2012 June 21-28
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144 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.blell12
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
An interview of Dianne Blell conducted 2012 June 21 and 28, by James McElhinney, for the Archives of American Art, at Blell Studio, in New York, New York.
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Castelli, Leo
Cummings, Paul
- Dates:
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1969 May 14-1973 June 8
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194 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.castel69may
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Interview of Leo Castelli conducted 1969 May 14-1973 June 8, by Paul Cummings, for the Archives of American Art.
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Bontecou, Lee, 1931-
Ashton, Dore
- Dates:
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2009 January 10
- Size:
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118 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.bontec09
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
An interview of Lee Bontecou conducted 2009 January 10, by Dore Ashton, for the Archives of American Art, at Knoedler and Company, in New York, New York.
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Burckhardt, Rudy, 1914-1999
- Dates:
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1934-2015
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5.6 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.burcrudy
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of photographer, filmmaker, and painter Rudy Burckhardt measure 5.6 linear feet and date from 1934 to 2015. A bulk of the collection consists of black and white negatives which document over 260 mid-to-late twentieth century modern artists, their work, studios, and/or exhibitions. Notable artists include Willem de Kooning, Dan Flavin, Joseph Cornell, Helen Frankenthaler, Donald Judd, Franz Kline, Roy Lichtenstein, Louise Nevelson, Isamu Noguchi, Frank Stella, and many others. Burckhardt was hired to photograph for a number of New York art galleries such as the Leo Castelli Gallery and Green Gallery; art collectors including Chaim Gross and David Rockefeller; and art magazines such as ARTnews. Personal papers include announcements and an exhibition catalog; clippings; photographs on postcards; and a book, entitled Conversations with Rudy Burckhardt About Everything, by Simon Pettet, 1987. A small but rich addition to the collection dates from 1941-2015 and contains a curriculum vitae; letters from Joe Brainard, Harold Schimmel, and others; writings; one scrapbook dating from World War II containing letters Burckhardt wrote to Edwin Denby; printed announcements and clippings; and one photograph of Burckhardt taken by Yvonne Jacquette.
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Scarpitta, Salvatore, 1919-2007
- Dates:
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1934-2011
- Size:
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3.1 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.scarsalv
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of sculptor, painter, and race car driver Salvatore Scarpitta measure 3.1 linear feet and 5.09 GB and date from 1934 to 2012. The papers include personal and professional letters from friends and galleries, exhibition and loan files, legal records pertaining to Scarpitta's estate, financial records, a scrapbook, photographs, printed and digital material, and video recordings.
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Leo Castelli Gallery
- Dates:
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circa 1880-2000
bulk 1957-1999
- Size:
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215.9 Linear feet
0.001 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.leocast
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The Leo Castelli Gallery records measure 215.9 linear feet and 0.001 GB and date from circa 1880-2000, with the bulk of the materials dating from the gallery's founding in 1957 through Leo Castelli's death in 1999. The major influence of dealer Leo Castelli and his gallery on the development of mid-to-late twentieth century modern art in America is well-documented through business and scattered personal correspondence, administrative files, exhibition files, extensive artists' files and printed materials, posters, awards and recognitions, photographs, and sound and video recordings. Also included are records for the subsidiary firms of Castelli Graphics and Castelli/Sonnabend Tapes and Films.
