Sidney Janis Oral History Interview from 1981 Now Available Through Smithsonian Archives

An oral history interview with gallery owner Sidney Janis, conducted in 1981 by Avis Berman for the Smithsonian Institution's Archives of American Art, has been made accessible. The conversation occurred at the Sidney Janis Gallery in New York City over two sessions in October and November 1981. This recording forms part of a larger initiative focusing on Mark Rothko and his era. The transcript notes that audio quality issues resulted in numerous sections being difficult to decipher. This historical document provides insights into the mid-20th century art scene through the perspective of a significant gallerist.