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| title | Oral history interview with Stephen Antonakos, 1975 May 9 |
| repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | An interview of Stephen Antonakos conducted by Paul Cummings for the Archives of American Art. Antonakos speaks of his family and educational background; his work as a commercial artist; the influence of Ben Shahn and David Martin; his association with the Allan Stone Gallery, Fischbach Gallery, and John Weber Gallery; and his collages, pillow assemblages and mail art projects. He discusses his neon sculpture, including electrical wiring and timing devices, selection of colors, glass tubing, installation problems and the cost of electricity. He discusses the aesthetic and conceptual development of his work with neon and mail art. He recalls Donald E. Droll, Marilyn Cole Fischbach and Lucy Lippard. Bio / His Notes: Sculptor; New York, N.Y. |
| extent | 2 sound tape reels ; 5 in. (125 p. transcript) |
| formats | Sound Recording Transcript Online Transcript |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record link | https://www.aaa.si.edu/download_pdf_transcript/ajax?record_id=edanmdm-AAADCD_oh_212217 |
| record source | https://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/interviews/oral-history-interview-stephen-antonakos-12023 |
| finding aid | Online transcript |
| acquisition information | This interview is part of the Archives' Oral History Program, started in 1958 to document the history of the visual arts in the United States, primarily through interviews with artists, historians, dealers, critics and others. |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:30 |
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