Merce Cunningham

A Tribute to Merce Cunningham in his 90th Year

May 15 – August 15, 2009

The highly esteemed choreographer and dancer Merce Cunningham recently celebrated his 90th birthday. This exhibition includes ten of his drawings of real and imaginary animals showcasing his interest in static and moving forms. Although Cunningham is not widely known as a visual artist, he has been drawing daily for over 25 years. The show also features artwork and documentation by his friends and collaborators such as Robert Rauschenberg. Also included will be photographs of Cunningham by Barbara Morgan, Clemens Kalischer and Imogen Cunningham (no relation) and films directed by Cunningham and Elliot Caplan.

Untitled (mole) (12/8/96 #8) p. 37, 1996, Black ink, red and blue crayon on paper, 11-7/8 x 8-7/8 inches, Framed: 18.25 x 15.75 inches

Untitled (clawed foot) (4/25/03,#5), 2002-2003,
Color pencils and ink on paper,
11-7/8 x 9 inches, Framed: 20 x 17 inches — Untitled (clawed foot) (4/25/03,#5), 2002-2003, Color pencils and ink on paper, 11-7/8 x 9 inches, Framed: 20 x 17 inches

Untitled (crab) (5/3/97 #21) p. 83, undated, Black ink, colored pencil on paper, 9 x 12 inches,
Framed: 17.75 x 20.75 inches — Untitled (crab) (5/3/97 #21) p. 83, undated, Black ink, colored pencil on paper, 9 x 12 inches, Framed: 17.75 x 20.75 inches

Untitled (lizard) (5/3/97 #14) p. 15, undated, Black ink, colored pencil on paper, 12 x 9 inches, Framed: 16 x 19 inches

Untitled Triptych (Buds/Pineapple/Leaves), 1985-92, Red, green, blue and black ballpoint and felt-tip pen on paper, each page: 10 1/2 x 8.25 in., Framed: 18.75 x 36.5 in.

Untitled (insect/flower) (2/18/98 #13) p. 29, undated,
Ink, color pencil and watercolor on watercolor paper, 12.5 x 8.5 in., Framed: 16 x 12.25 inches — Untitled (insect/flower) (2/18/98 #13) p. 29, undated, Ink, color pencil and watercolor on watercolor paper, 12.5 x 8.5 in., Framed: 16 x 12.25 inches

Untitled (bird) (5/22/07 #6), 2005/06, Black ink and color pencil on paper, 12 x 9 inches,
Framed: 20 x 17 inches — Untitled (bird) (5/22/07 #6), 2005/06, Black ink and color pencil on paper, 12 x 9 inches, Framed: 20 x 17 inches

Untitled, 1994-95,
From the Whitney Biennial Print Portfolio published as a benefit for the National Museum of Contemporary Art, Seoul Screenprint and lithograph, A.P. VIII/VIII,
Image size: 14 x 21 inches,
Framed: 24.5 x 32.5 inches — Untitled, 1994-95, From the Whitney Biennial Print Portfolio published as a benefit for the National Museum of Contemporary Art, Seoul Screenprint and lithograph, A.P. VIII/VIII, Image size: 14 x 21 inches, Framed: 24.5 x 32.5 inches

Untitled (bird profile) (2/18/98 #12) p. 27, undated, Ink, colored pencil on paper, 9 x 12 inches, Framed: 15.75 x 18 in.

Untitled (squirrel) (5/22/07 #7), 2005-2006, Black ink and colored pencil on paper, 12 x 9" inches, Framed: 17 x 20 inches