Ger van Elk, extensive collection of ephemera, 1962-2015
Ringbinder housing an assembling of 60 invitation cards, bulletins, a poster and a booklet by the Dutch conceptual artist Ger van Elk (1941-2014). Includes an index of all items. Among the 28 items from the 1970s are fabulous cards from Fernsehgalerie Gerry Schum (The Well-shaven Cactus, 1970), Mt. San Antonio College Art Galleries (The Discovery of the Sardines and other Pieces, 1970), Kabinett für Aktuelle Kunst Bremerhaven (1972, unmailed copy), Claire S. Copley Gallery Los Angeles (1973), Wide White Space Antwerp (2 cards 1973), Multiples Inc. New York (1976), and Nigel Greenwood London (1974, 1975, 1976, 1979).
The collection also includes all Art & Project bulletins and invitation leaves created by the artist, along with the 1972 booklet that showcases five van Elk projects from 1969 to 1972. Announcements from the 1980s upwards include cards from Marian Goodman New York (1979, 1981,1983, 1988), Durand-Dessert Paris (1987, 1988, 1990, 2000, 2003) et al. Museum invitations include Fodor Amsterdam (fold-out poster 1962), Van Abbemuseum Eindhoven (1973, 1999), Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam (1975), Boymans van Beuningen Rotterdam (1981, 1999). Amazing set, mostly mailed copies, in fine condition. (total 60)