M:ST 4 Exhibition
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David Zack
David Zack: Wizard!? Perturber!? Possessed!
Letters and other works of a correspondence artist, 1938 – 1995
Curated by Istvan Kantor
Fri Oct 10 - Sat Nov 8
The New Gallery
Opening reception: Fri Oct 10, 7PM
The New Gallery is pleased to present a major retrospective of the work of David Zack. Curated by the artist’s longtime colleague and collaborator Istvan Kantor, this exhibition reveals the wide spectrum of artistic activity that comprises Zack’s lifework. Focusing on his contribution to the development of correspondence art while a resident of Calgary in the 1970s, the exhibition also explores two of his most famous ongoing projects: the Monty Cantsin open pop star concept and the Correspondence Novels. Through this unique exhibition, viewers will re-enter the world of early mail art, time traveling through a vital creative period characterized by DIY publications, photocopy art, the cut-up, handwritten poetical sketches, and other “open source” artistic activity. A catalogue will be produced to accompany the exhibition, which is scheduled to tour nationally through 2010.
Mountain Standard Time Performative Art Festival Society
P.O. Box 22056 Bankers Hall R.P.O, Calgary, AB CA T2P 5G7
PH. 403.837.6678 email: info@mstfestival.org