In the late sixties installation art was not making headlines like it is now. It was only artists like Ed Keinolz, Dan Flavin Red Grooms along with their tableaux that had been making headway in this field.
In the UK with the rise of Saatchi artists (YBAs) installations became flavour of the 1990's. The 'retail hungry' Museum industry bought into Installation art. Media hype and charge 'em at the turnstiles and throw in some upscale merchandising.
All of this becomes a formula for success in a world of Guggenheim and Tate Galleries Franchise's. |
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The first installation in a gallery since 1966. This solo exhibit in 1981was the beginning of a close relationship with Guillaume Gallozzi as the artist?s dealer. Stan had mentored Guillaume since they first met when Guillaume arrived in New York in 1978.
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