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 Subject

Subject Source: Sackner Database

Found in 419 Collections and/or Records:

Air Letters / Finlay, Ian Hamilton., 1969

 Item
Identifier: CC-11895-12117
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1969

Alchimia della Scrittura: Opere 1963-1995, 1995

 Item
Identifier: CC-20658-21060
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1995

Alfred Jarry, 1996

 Item
Identifier: CC-34012-9999017
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1996

Allosem, 1989

 Item
Identifier: CC-02319-2359
Scope and Contents

Each page depicts an original drawing. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1989

Amateur Bout, 1989

 Item
Identifier: CC-23149-23587
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1989

Amnesty, 1977

 Item — Folder 10: [Barcode: 31858069877912]
Identifier: CC-26230-26693
Scope and Contents

This print is from the Prisoners of Conscience series. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1977

Anagrafia, 1968

 Item — Folder 81: [Barcode: 31858072460029]
Identifier: CC-05445-5548
Scope and Contents

Consists of a partially legible phrase printed vertically across the poster. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1968

Analetter Anarchia Linguistic for a Measure of Language, 1965

 Item — Folder 81: [Barcode: 31858072460029]
Identifier: CC-05443-5546
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1965

And Even As She Fled (1) / Finlay, Ian Hamilton; Nash, John R.., 1987

 Item — Folder 36: [Barcode: 31858072459963]
Identifier: CC-12485-12712
Scope and Contents

This poem on Apollo and Daphne is adapted from Greek mythology. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1987

And Even As She Fled (2) / Finlay, Ian Hamilton; Nash, John R.., 1987

 Item — Folder 36: [Barcode: 31858072459963]
Identifier: CC-12486-12713
Scope and Contents

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."

Dates: 1987

anon ED 912 Posters (No Series, No. 7): Movimento Mondo Beat 1st Ed., 1967

 Item — Folder 26: [Barcode: 31858072459856]
Identifier: CC-14142-14447
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1967

anon ED 912 Posters (No Series, No. 7): Movimento Mondo Beat 2nd Ed., 1967

 Item — Folder 26: [Barcode: 31858072459856]
Identifier: CC-14143-14448
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1967

At Sunrise (Chinese-like lettering), 1968

 Item — Folder 51: [Barcode: 31858072537842]
Identifier: CC-37572-39429
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1968

At the Field's Edge (3), 1976

 Item — Box Artist Boxed Materials/Oversized: Finlay, Ian Hamilton: [Barcode: 31858072491461]
Identifier: CC-11903-12125
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1976