Identity area
Reference code
LA.AGOR003.S05
Title
Contemporary artist files
Date(s)
- 1970-2006 (Creation)
Level of description
Series
Extent and medium
1.3 m of textual records
528 photographs : slides, prints, transparencies
3 optical discs
Context area
Name of creator
(1900-)
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Series consists of files compiled and kept by curators and research staff on contemporary artists, primarily documenting correspondence and biographical information. Files may also include press clippings, artist CVs, questionnaires, notes and other research material. Also includes some photographic prints of art works and installations.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Files are arranged by artist, mostly alphabetically.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Correspondence with artists relating to specific exhibitions may be found in the respective exhibition files in Series 1: Exhibitions.