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Hunter College Exhibition 'Notations' Celebrates John Cage Centennial with 28 International Artists

exhibition · 2026-04-22

The exhibition titled 'Notations: The Cage Effect Today' took place from February 17 to April 21, 2012, at the Times Square Gallery of Hunter College. Curated by Joachim Pissaro alongside Bibi Calderaro, Julio Grinblatt, and Michelle Yun, the event marked the centenary of John Cage. It showcased the works of twenty-eight artists from around the globe, highlighting Cage's impact on art within natural settings and the concept of indeterminacy. Significant pieces featured included Cage's film 'One', Robert Filliou's 'Telepathic Music #5', and Edgardo Rudnitzky's 'Octopus'. Additionally, Yukio Fujimoto's 'Ears with Chair' and Leon Ferrari's 'Colgante Escultura Sonora' were prominent. The exhibition catalogue contained essays by Pissaro and students reflecting on Cage's enduring influence.

Key facts

  • Exhibition dates: February 17-April 21, 2012
  • Location: Hunter College/Times Square Gallery, 450 West 41st Street
  • Curator: Joachim Pissaro with Bibi Calderaro, Julio Grinblatt, Michelle Yun
  • 28 international artists featured
  • Celebrated John Cage's centennial birth year
  • Exhibition title references Cage's book 'Notations' of experimental musical scores
  • Works included film, sculpture, sound installations, and video
  • Cage's influence highlighted: art in empty space, blurring categories, indeterminacy

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Artists

Institutions

  • Hunter College
  • Times Square Gallery
  • Port Authority
  • Artforum
  • Fluxus

Locations

  • New York City
  • United States
  • Times Square
  • 450 West 41st Street
  • Eighth Avenue
  • Dyer Avenue
  • 10th Avenue

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