Bill Berkson's Legacy: Poet-Critic's Archives and Posthumous Tributes
Bill Berkson, the poet and art critic, passed away on June 16. His archives include a review of the Whitney Biennial 2012, which he co-wrote with David Cohen. Cuneiform Press recently published an anthology of essays exploring collaborations between poets and artists. The press also released Berkson's "Sudden Address: Selected Lectures 1981-2006." From September 10 to November 29, 2009, an exhibition featured works by Vincent Fecteau, Alex Katz, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, and Yigal Ozeri. Two poets discussed publishing, the arts, and the economics of success in a conversation. These materials form a tribute to Berkson's multifaceted career.
Key facts
- Bill Berkson died on June 16.
- He was a poet and art critic.
- He reviewed the Whitney Biennial 2012 with David Cohen.
- Cuneiform Press published an anthology on poet-artist collaborations.
- Cuneiform Press published Berkson's "Sudden Address: Selected Lectures 1981-2006.",
- An exhibition ran from September 10 to November 29, 2009.
- The exhibition featured Vincent Fecteau, Alex Katz, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, and Yigal Ozeri.
- Two poets discussed publishing, arts, and economics.
Entities
Artists
- Bill Berkson
- David Cohen
- Vincent Fecteau
- Alex Katz
- Rafael Lozano-Hemmer
- Yigal Ozeri
Institutions
- Cuneiform Press
- Whitney Biennial