September 14 – October 27, 1996

Action / Performance and the Photograph



*Special Mystery Photograph!

 


Curated by Craig Krull and circulated by Curatorial Assistance, Inc., Los Angeles, this exhibition presents the complex role of photography in the documentation of 'happenings', action and performance art in the late 1950's through to the 80's.

* Special Mystery Photograph Contest!
We are having a contest to see who can supply us with credit information on this photograph. If you think you know this photograph, email us. The respondant who supplies the most correct answers to the following questions wins a secret prize!

1. Who are these people?
2. What is the title of the performance represented?
3. When did it take place?
4. Where did it take place?
5. Who took this photograph?

6.(bonus question) What are these people doing today, in March, 2002?

 

and

Transient Moments
Vancouver and the Performance Photograph

 



Laurie Anderson, Vancouver debut of United States, 1981.
Photo: Cornelia Wyngaarden

 


Guest curated by Ann Pollock, this project looks at the important contribution made by the Vancouver performance art community and visiting artists in the '60's, '70's and '80's.

 

 
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