1. Agnes Pelton: Poet of Nature Exhibition
Scope and Contents
This series contains research notes, correspondence, finaincial documents, photographs, photographic slides, and promotional materials related to Zakian's curatorial work for the Agnes Pelton: A Poet of Nature Exhibition which was on show at the Frederick R. Weisman Museum in the Spring of 1996.
Dates
- Creation: 1913-1996
Conditions Governing Access
Advance notice required for access.
Biographical / Historical
Agnes Pelton (1881-1961) was a pioneering modernist artist whose paintings celebrate the beauty of nature. Her work is often compared to Georgia O'Keeffe. Agnes Pelton: Poet of Nature, the first retrospective exhibition of her art, was curated by Dr. Michael Zakian, director of the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art. It revives her reputation after decades of neglet and recognizes her as one of the great figures in 20th century American art.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1.7 Linear Feet (4 Hollinger Boxes, 1 Folder of Nitrate Negatives)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
This series has been divided into two sub-series. Sub-Series 1: Research and Exhibition Materials, Sub-Series 2: Exhibition Promotional Materials.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Transferred by Stewart O'Rourke of the Weisman Museum in September 2020.
Repository Details
Part of the Pepperdine University, Special Collections and University Archives Repository
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