George Rickey archive, ca. 1960-1967.

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George Rickey archive, ca. 1960-1967.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122614024

The collection consists of 27 albums of material collected by Rickey in preparation for his 1967 book "Constructivism: Origins and Evolution" (NY: Braziller). The albums contain correspondence, clippings, photographs and exhibition catalogs for artists, most of whom are discussed in Rickey's book. Rickey's interest in contemporary kinetic and optical art is reflected in his book and in the Archive. The contents of Volume XXVII consist only of slides and/or negatives, including works by artists not represented elsewhere in the collection.

7.7 linear ft. (27 albums)

Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6789974

Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)

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Rickey, George

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Sculptor; East Chatham, N.Y. From the description of George Rickey interview, 1968 June 11 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81680641 George Rickey (1907-2002), a prominent sculptor, teacher, lecturer, and author, became well-known in the 1950s for his kinetic sculptures which explored the effects of light and movement. From the description of George Rickey archive, ca. 1960-1967. (Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)). WorldCat record id: 122614024 ...