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gallerists

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: People who own or run art galleries, or those who promote artists by exhibiting in galleries.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Richard Gasperi Papers

 Collection
Identifier: A0054
Abstract

Richard Gasperi is an American gallerist and self-taught art collector. The Richard Gasperi Papers include research files related to artists, as well as records about exhibitions and art fairs. These files include newspaper clippings, correspondence, photographs, and other print materials, primarily from the 1980s and 1990s.

Dates: The materials in this collection date from 1957-2007, however the bulk of them were created in the 1980s and 1990s. Each file in this collection contains some amount of undated material.

Shari Cavin and Randall Morris, interviewed by Valérie Rousseau, 2021-11-04

 Item
Scope and Contents

In this interview, the owners of Cavin-Morris Gallery, Shari Cavin and Randall Morris, discuss their distinct approach and contribution to the field of Folk Art. They touch upon their definition of Folk Art, the importance of cultural context, and their goal of redefining the canon.They also discuss the life and work of artists Bessie Harvey and David Butler.

Summary written by Maylyn Iglesias, AFAM Archives Intern

Dates: 2021-11-04