The collection is arranged as 9 series: Series 1: Biographical Material, 1936-1993 (Box 1; 0.1 linear feet) Series 2: Correspondence, 1945-2008 (Box 1; 0.1 linear feet) Series 3: Project Files, 1966-2005 (Box 1; 0.1 linear feet) Series 4: Subject Files, circa 1950s-2008 (Box 1; 0.1 linear feet) Series 5: Exhibition Files, 1945-1992 (Box 1; 0.1 linear feet) Series 6: Writings, Notes, and Lists, circa 1940s-2009 (Box 1; 4 folders) Series 7: Artwork, 1970-circa 1990s (Box 1; 3 folders) Series 8: Printed Material, 1937-1976 (Boxes 1-2; 0.8 linear feet) Series 9: Photographs (circa 1936-1970s), circa 1964-2010 (Box 3; 0.4 linear feet)
Access Note / Rights:
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Summary:
The papers of New York sculptor, painter, educator, and video artist, Benedict Tatti (1917-1993) measure 1.8 linear feet and date from 1936-2011, with the bulk of the collection dating from 1945-1993. Papers consist of biographical material, correspondence, project files, subject files, exhibition files, writings, notes, and lists, printed materials, and photographs. Exhibition files and printed material, such as catalogues and checklists provide an overview of Tatti's activities as a sculptor and video artist. Also, photographs of artwork are a rich source of provenance-related information on Tatti's sculptures.
Citation:
Benedict Tatti papers, 1936-2011, bulk 1945-1993. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Biography Note:
Benedict Tatti (1917-1993) worked in New York as a sculptor, painter, educator, and video artist.
Language Note:
Collection is in English. Some records are in French.
Provenance:
The Benedict Tatti papers were donated by Adele Tatti, widow of Benedict Tatti, in 2010.
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Topic:
Educators -- New York (State) -- New York Search this
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