Ben Vautier, early booklet and ephemera

Includes: (1) Nine Directions in Art, artists' booklet for Ben's 1964 exhibition at Gallery Amstel 47 Amsterdam, curated by Willem de Ridder. 13 x 18.5 cm, 16 pp. with several loose inserts.

(2) Typed invitation letter for the same show signed by the gallery owner Peereboom, who introduces Ben as radical artist, quoting 'Whatever I do is a happening, whatever I say is poetry, all I touch is art, I am BEN and a chair is a chair'. (3) Text leaflet for visitors with statements by Ben in Dutch. (4) Added: France Soir, 1964. Tabloid type publication by Ben, 55.5 x 37 cm, folded twice. Text in French. (total 4)