Artists Space

New Art Auction and Exhibition

January 7 – January 22, 1977

A black and white photograph of a sculptural hand of cards with a ten, jack, queen, and king of diamonds. The piece is placed over a brick surface.
Diane Tallan, Royal Flush, Baby!, c. 1977. Acrylic, glitter, canvas, deciban. 9x13 inches. [A black and white photograph of a sculptural hand of cards with a ten, jack, queen, and king of diamonds. The piece is placed over a brick surface.]

Artists Space inaugurates its new gallery location at 105 Hudson Street with a large group Exhibition and Auction (exhibition dates: Friday, January 7 - Saturday, January 22 - auction date: Saturday, January 22, 4 pm). The sixty-five artists included offer an exciting look at New York’s emerging generation of artists and an unusual opportunity for adventurous collectors to purchase serious new art at modest prices.

A black and white installation view of a gallery space with a set of six large window panes. Various pieces of artwork hang from the walls.
New Art Auction and Exhibition. Installation view, Artists Space, 1977. [A black and white installation view of a gallery space with a set of six large window panes. Various pieces of artwork hang from the walls.]
A black and white installation view of a gallery space with windows and a doorframe. Several artworks hang from the walls.
New Art Auction and Exhibition. Installation view, Artists Space, 1977. [A black and white installation view of a gallery space with windows and a doorframe. Several artworks hang from the walls.]

New Art Auction and Exhibition Press Release

New Art Auction and Exhibition Catalog

New Art Auction and Exhibition Postcard

Stern, Ellen. "Art for Artist's Sake." Best Bets. January 24, 1977. Print.

Kuhn, Annette. "Show and Sell." Culture Shock. January, 1977. Print.

Russell, John. "Art: An Invitation." The New York Times. January 14, 1977. Print.

Sponsor Committee:

Anne Anka
Peter Bonnier
Paula Cooper
Henry Geldzahler
Thomas Hess
Barbara Jakobson
Alexander Lieberman
Samuel I. Newhouse
Barbara Rose
John Russel
Paul Walter
Andy Warhol
Angela Westwater

    A black and white photograph of a metal rod with the word
    Robert Longo, Burning Word: Device for Young Artists, c. 1977. Cast metal. [A black and white photograph of a metal rod with the word "believe" attached to the end. A shadow spelling out "believe" is cast onto a white background.]