Queens Museum Archives Publishes Robert Seydel Artist's Books and Examines Warhol's 1964 World's Fair Controversy

The Queens Museum has released two new artist's books compiling three works by poet and collagist Robert Seydel. Concurrently, the museum is examining the controversy surrounding Andy Warhol's commission for the 1964 World's Fair. Warhol's involvement at the fair, held in Queens, New York, sparked significant public outrage and accusations of hypocrisy. The museum's archival initiative aims to contextualize this historical moment. Seydel's collected works, now accessible through these publications, represent a distinct facet of the museum's archival holdings. This dual focus highlights the institution's role in preserving and interrogating complex art historical narratives. The 1964 event remains a notable episode in Warhol's career and the history of public art commissions.