Carp

Wilshire Boulevard Walk

Artist Kim Jones
Date Jan. 26 and Feb. 4, 1976
Location Los Angeles
Type Performance, Concept

Kim Jones introduced Mudman in a performance sponsored by Carp between sunrise and sunset Jan. 26, 1976, amid his walk from east to west along Wilshire Boulevard spanning across a significant portion of the City of Los Angeles. The exhibition included a second installment Feb. 4, 1976, while Mudman completed a round trip. Countless people observed Mudman's debut.

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