Carp

Gang of Carp Ephemera

Artist Various artists
Date Oct. 8-29, 2011
Location Los Angeles
Type Exhibition

In coordination with Future Studio and as a part of Pacific Standard Time, Carp revealed a selection of ephemera documenting in the 1970s an array of performance arts and other forms of artistic expression. The exhibit featured mailers, letters, photos and other materials that archive concepts, projects and other artworks by Bob Wilhite, Chris Burden, Vito Acconci, Kim Jones, Charles Christopher Hill, Alexis Smith, Richard Newton, Gordon Matta-Clark and Bruce Nauman, among other artists.

Related Projects
Kim Jones debuted Mudman Jan. 26, 1976, during a performance sponsored by Carp.
Gordon Matta-Clark expressed to Carp in 1977 that he wanted to do a major piece in Los Angeles where he would cut through a house prior to its demolition.
In a show sponsored by Carp and hosted by Joel Marshall, Alexis Smith presented an installation on the ceiling of a clean, white room, housing a maximum of two guests per viewing.