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Dwan Gallery Publications and Ephemera, 1960-1971
2012.M.37  
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Description
The Dwan Gallery records document the two galleries that Virgina Dwan ran in Los Angeles and in New York, and which promoted artists associated with earthworks, nouveau réalisme, minimalism, and conceptual art. In the early sixties, Dwan introduced Robert Rauschenberg, Claes Oldenburg, and Yves Klein to Los Angeles. Upon her move to New York in 1965, Dwan also exhibited Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer. The records consist of publications and ephemera, such as announcements, posters, and catalogs for the exhibitions held at the galleries.
Background
Virginia Dwan conducted and operated galleries in Los Angeles (1959-1967) and in New York (1965-1971). Born in 1931 and heir to the Minnesota, Mining and Manufacturing fortune (now 3M), Dwan first worked for the art dealer and gallerist Frank Perls in Beverly Hills. In 1959 she opened a gallery at 1091 Broxton Avenue in Westwood Village in Los Angeles. At first, she exhibited the work of abstract expressionists from New York. After traveling to France and discovering the art of the nouveaux réalistes, she also promoted their work in solo and group shows. She introduced Robert Rauschenberg, Claes Oldenburg, and Yves Klein to Los Angeles.
Extent
12 Linear Feet (2 boxes, 3 flatfile folders, 1 roll)
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Availability
Open for use by qualified researchers.