Tony Martin Papers 1960-2006

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Tony Martin Papers 1960-2006

The Tony Martin Papers document Martin's career as a multimedia artist. Martin was one of the first artists to use light as an artistic medium. A recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Individual Artist Fellowship, Martin has worked regularly with such composers as Pauline Oliveros, Morton Subotnick and David Tudor. The Papers include correspondence, sketches, announcements and other documents pertaining to Martin's artistic production and exhibitions. They also include video and film that was used in Martin's artworks, as well as video documentation of performances.

5.67 Linear feet; (5 boxes)

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