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Mail Art: H.R. Fricker, Trogen, Switzerland to Vagrich Bakhchanyan, New York, New York, circa 1983 February 14

 File — Box: 9, Folder: 688
Identifier: MSE/REE 0006-688

Scope and Contents

Cover ornamented with rubber stamps in blue ink: shadowy faces, "Muse ohne Wert" (muse without value), "H.R.Fricker", and "(Büro) für künstlerische Umtriebe auf dem Land" (office for artistic activities in the country). "ANARCHIV NEWS" written in metallic gold marker. Markings in red, blue, and purple pastel. A4 sheet enclosed. Photocopied collage of text and abstract image (possibly distorted version of shadowy figures/faces used elsewhere by Fricker). Invitation to contribute to the second issue of ANARCHIV magazine. A4 sheet enclosed. Original pastel drawing of shadowy figure with "SAN SEBASTIAN OR SAN FRANCISCO" written in metallic gold marker. Inscription on reverse informs Bakhchanyan that the his work is desired for the second issue of ANARCHIV magazine, and that the deadline for contributing can be extended for him.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1983 February 14

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Language of Materials

English

Russian

Physical Description

1 cover; 2 enclosures

Repository Details

Part of the University of Notre Dame Rare Books & Special Collections Repository

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