Billy Al Bengston Design for Handkerchiefs and Scarves, with Vija Celmins’ Quote “Less Duchamp more Cezanne”, Texas Gallery, Folded Tissue-Paper Announcement, 1976

$150

Folded announcement on tissue paper for Billy Al Bengston’s exhibition at the Texas Gallery, 1976. He is modestly referred to at the top of the announcement as B.A.B.  Announcement features Celmins’ famous quote, ‘Less Duchamp more Cezanne’.

14″ x 14″ unfolded.

Billy Al Bengston Marcel Duchamp Texas Gallery Vija Celmins

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