Downtown Show Captures New York Art Scene 1974–1984 at Andy Warhol Museum
Curated by Carlo McCormick, 'The Downtown Show: The New York Art Scene 1974–1984' explores the vibrant downtown New York art movement during a time marked by economic hardship and artistic innovation. This exhibition was previously displayed at Grey Art Gallery from January 10 to April 1, 2006, and at Austin's Museum of Art from November 11, 2006, to January 28, 2007, as well as at The Andy Warhol Museum from May 20 to September 3, 2006. Featuring nearly 175 artists, it includes significant sections like 'Broken Stories' with Kathy Acker and 'The Mock Shop' with Keith Haring, alongside a 'Salon des refusés' that features Kenny Scharf. McCormick identifies 1979 as a crucial year for punk culture and alternative venues, showcasing New York's resilience.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'The Downtown Show: The New York Art Scene 1974–1984'
- Curated by Carlo McCormick
- Venue: The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh
- Dates: May 20 – September 3, 2006
- Previously shown at Grey Art Gallery, New York (Jan 10–Apr 1, 2006)
- Later traveled to Austin Museum of Art (Nov 11, 2006–Jan 28, 2007)
- Features nearly 175 artists
- Includes eight sections such as 'Broken Stories' and 'The Mock Shop'
- Artists include Lynda Benglis, Eric Bogosian, Christian Marclay, Vito Acconci, Cindy Sherman, Peter Hujar, Justen Ladda, Gordon Matta Clark, Kenny Scharf, Carolee Schneemann, Christy Rupp, Ann Magnuson, Kathy Acker, Beth B and Scott B, Ida Applebroog, David Hammons, John Kelly, Keith Haring, Jeff Koons
- 1979 identified as pivotal year for punk, nightclubs, and alternative spaces
Entities
Artists
- Carlo McCormick
- Lynda Benglis
- Eric Bogosian
- Christian Marclay
- Vito Acconci
- Cindy Sherman
- Peter Hujar
- Justen Ladda
- Gordon Matta Clark
- Kenny Scharf
- Carolee Schneemann
- Christy Rupp
- Ann Magnuson
- Kathy Acker
- Beth B
- Scott B
- Ida Applebroog
- David Hammons
- John Kelly
- Keith Haring
- Jeff Koons
- Sébastien Delot
Institutions
- The Andy Warhol Museum
- Grey Art Gallery
- New Museum
- Austin Museum of Art
Locations
- Pittsburgh
- United States
- New York
- Austin
- Los Angeles
Sources
- artpress —