James Lee Byars Exhibition at MoMA PS1 and New Publications Documenting His Archives
An exhibition of James Lee Byars's work is currently on view at MoMA PS1, running through September 7. Two newly released books focus on the archives of the influential dealer, documenting his life and correspondence. Byars, a Sanskrit scholar, is noted for challenging institutions like MoMA. The presentation at MoMA PS1 is compared to previous exhibitions such as Mark Rosenthal's 1996 survey of abstraction and the more recent "Russia!" exhibition, both cited as examples that, like "The Third Mind," display significant artworks without establishing a strong visual argument.
Key facts
- James Lee Byars's exhibition is at MoMA PS1
- The exhibition runs through September 7
- Two new books document Byars's life and letters
- Byars was a Sanskrit scholar
- Byars challenged MoMA
- Mark Rosenthal curated a 1996 exhibition on abstraction
- The "Russia!" exhibition is referenced
- "The Third Mind" is mentioned as an exhibition with great art but weak visual premise
- Byars was an influential dealer
Entities
Artists
- James Lee Byars
- Mark Rosenthal
Institutions
- MoMA PS1
- MoMA
- Guggenheim
Locations
- New York
- United States