December 4 – December 24, 1981
ARTISTS SPACE is proud to present an important exhibition of work by artists who have shown at Artists Space since its founding in 1973. The exhibition has been organized with the cooperation of 15 prominent contemporary art galleries in New York, and includes the work of 35 artists. Works in the exhibition are for sale and a contribution will be made to Artists Space for each work sold.
At a time when many visual arts organizations are facing a difficult future, Artists Space is turning to the many talented artists who have shown in its galleries. These artists, who all showed at Artists Space at an early and often critical stage in their careers, are now represented by some of the most important contemporary galleries.
Unlike most benefit exhibitions, neither the artists, nor the the dealers have been asked for a donation of a work of art. As a result, this exhibition will include major works of art by 35 of the most innovative and influential artists at work today. This exhibition provides a revealing look not only at Artists Space's history and its role in discovering talented artists, but also an insightful statement of new directions in contemporary art. By presenting a quality selection of younger artists' work, the show will reflect a generation of artists whose work has matured in the 70's and is now having a significant impact on the art market.
The exhibition will consist of important works in a broad range of mediums, paintings, sculpture, photographs and works on paper. Included are major works by such well known artists as: Jon BOROFSKY, Scott BURTON, Jack GOLDSTEIN, Don CUMMER, Robert LONGO, Ree MORTON, Judy PFAFF, David SALLE, Charles SIMONDS, Cindy SHERMAN and Donald SULTAN.
Prices of works of art in the exhibition have been agreed on with the artist and dealer and will reflect their current market value. A specific percentage of each sale price has been designated as a donation to Artists Space. When a work is sold, Artists Space will receive a contribution and the artist and dealer will receive their portion of the purchase price.
Auste, born 1950. Lives in New York City
James Biederman, born 1947. Lives in New York City.
Jonathan Borofsky, born 1942. Lives in Venice, California.
Gary Bower, born 1940. Lives in Charlottesville, New York.
Troy Brauntuch, born 1954. Lives in New York City.
Farrell Brickhouse, born 1949. Lives in New York City.
Gary Burnley, born 1950. Lives in New York City.
Scott Burton, born 1939. Lives in New York City.
Cynthia Carlson, born 1942. Lives in New York City.
Charles Clough, born 1951. Lives in New York City.
R.M. Fischer, born 1947. Lives in New York City.
Hermine Ford, born 1939. Lives in New York City.
Jack Goldstein, born 1945. Lives in New York City.
Don Gummer, born 1946. Lives in New York City.
Mel Kendrick, born 1949. Lives in New York City.
Lois Lane, born 1948. Lives in New York City.
Thomas Lawson, born in 1951. Lives in New York City.
Robert Longo, born in 1953. Lives in New York City.
Allan McCollum, born 1944. Lives in New York City.
Ree Morton, born 1936 and died 1977.
Matt Mullican, born 1951. Lives in New York City.
Judy Pfaff, born 1946. Lives in New York City.
Richard Prince, born 1949. Lives in New York City.
Judy Rifka, born 1945. Lives in New York City
Walter Robinson, born 1950. Lives in New York City.
David Salle, born 1952. Lives in New York City.
Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt, born 1948. Lives in New York City.
Barbara Schwartz lives in New York City.
Cindy Sherman, born 1954. Lives in New York City.
Laurie Simmons, born 1949. Lives in New York City.
Charles Simonds, born 1945. Lives in New York City.
Jenny Snider, born 1944. Lives in New York City.
Donald Sultan, born 1951. Lives in New York City.
Anthony Thompson, born 1938. Lives in New York City.
John Torreano, born 1941. Lives in New York City.
This exhibition marks the first time Artists Space has turned to artists for support; their enthusiasm and generosity is deeply appreciated. Equally, Artists Space is grateful to the Sponsor galleries for their support in making this exhibition possible.
