Carp

Chinese Junk and Dead Space

Artist Richard Sedivy
Date Nov. 18-23, 1977
Location Los Angeles
Type Exhibition

Richard Sedivy with the support of Carp exhibited paintings at 2024 Washington Blvd. in Los Angeles Nov. 18-23, 1977, marking the first showing of contemporary artworks at that space. Sedivy's exhibition there included a preview and reception: Attendees included various artists.

Related Projects
Gordon Matta-Clark expressed to Carp in 1977 that he wanted to do a major piece in Los Angeles where he would cut through a house prior to its demolition.
In both his first show in California and coordination with Carp, Vito Acconci installed color slides and 8mm film, and projected them to two of the upper corners of a clean, white, rectangular and darkened room.
In a show sponsored by Carp and hosted by Joel Marshall, Alexis Smith presented an installation on the ceiling of a clean, white room, housing a maximum of two guests per viewing.