Calligraphic text
Subject Source: Sackner Database
Found in 419 Collections and/or Records:
Air Letters / Finlay, Ian Hamilton., 1969
This page includes the text of the poems for the printed booklet. On the verso, Finlay provides the meaning of the acronyms for two of the poems, viz., "The Sonnet's Poem: S.W.A.L.K." (Sealed With A Loving Kiss) and "The Forrest Poem: St A.G." (St Anthony Guide). -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.
Alchimia della Scrittura: Opere 1963-1995, 1995
Nine books and drawings held by the Sackner Archive are depicted and annotated as "Collezione privata, Miami Beach" in this catalogue. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.
Alfred Jarry, 1996
This portrait of Jarry is drawn with indecipherable words that are overwritten and formed with different ink widths of the pen. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.
Allosem, 1989
Each page depicts an original drawing. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.
Amateur Bout, 1989
This is a facsimile edition of one of the artist's sketchbooks. It was edited and designed for publication by Gerald Malanga. Mention is made of asbestos and nicotine in one of the poems. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.
Amnesty, 1977
This print is from the Prisoners of Conscience series. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.
Anagrafia, 1968
Consists of a partially legible phrase printed vertically across the poster. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.
Analetter Anarchia Linguistic for a Measure of Language, 1965
Poster includes written Italian words and words using a made-up language typical of Oberto's style of presentations. Oberto ("OM") [1925-2011] was a visual poet, asemic writer, anarchist, anartist, founder of the seminal vispo mag "Ana etcetera" (1958-70). He exhibited in solo and collective shows (with Munari, Dorfles, Fontana and many others) from the 50s up to 2011. He also made experimental movies, and wrote philosophical essays about writing & art. He lived in New York for a decade or so, then came back to Genoa in the 90s. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.
And Even As She Fled (1) / Finlay, Ian Hamilton; Nash, John R.., 1987
This poem on Apollo and Daphne is adapted from Greek mythology. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.
And Even As She Fled (2) / Finlay, Ian Hamilton; Nash, John R.., 1987
This poem dealing with Apollo and Daphne has been modified by Finlay to signify that Apollo is the revolutionary and Daphne the French republic. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.
Also listed as "Ovid: Metamorphoses Book I, Fable XII."
anon ED 912 Posters (No Series, No. 7): Movimento Mondo Beat 1st Ed., 1967
Imagery and typography reflect the "hippy" culture of the 60's. This first edition has been printed in black and white. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.
anon ED 912 Posters (No Series, No. 7): Movimento Mondo Beat 2nd Ed., 1967
Imagery and calligraphy reflect the "hippy" culture of the 1960's. This second edition has been printed in colors that reflect this culture. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.
another cooperation, 2005
Architetture Dell'Incendio, 1984
At Sunrise (Chinese-like lettering), 1968
In a personal communication to the Sackners, Adler commented that this poem-drawing was an attempt at a new visual alphabet equivalent to Chinese lettering. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.
At the Field's Edge (3), 1976
The cabin of an aircraft carrier above the landing field is used as a metaphor for the accompanying poem by Finlay, "At the field's edge, on the vertiginous cliff-top, stood a solitary Hut." The drawing is structured over a Finlay work "sea ms." -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.
