Carp

Conceptual Cut

Artist Gordon Matta-Clark
Date Jan. 28, 1976
Location Los Angeles
Type Concept

Carp became aware of Gordon Matta-Clark and his work through Chris Burden and became friends in the 1970s. In January 1977, Matta-Clark expressed to Carp that he wanted to do a major piece in Los Angeles where he would cut through a house prior to its demolition. The ideal site in L.A., according to Matta-Clark, would characterize a number of social urban conditions in a "part of town where people who are not out on an art tour could easily see it in passing."

Related Projects
Charles Christopher Hill presented a selection of short films in a public showing sponsored by Carp at the Dickson Auditorium at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Peter Lodato installed two paintings for exhibition sponsored by Carp May 13-17, 1975, at Roger Wong's studio in Los Angeles.
In a show sponsored by Carp at the Dickson Auditorium at the University of California, Los Angeles, Vito Acconci presented a silent film in color with captions to the public.