The following is from a review by Blake de Pastino of an exhibit of art
work created by art handlers. From The Baltimore City Paper Online
http://www.citypaper.com/2003-04-23/gallery.html
"But if some of these pieces are meant as screeds to unite the
brotherhood of art handlers, then the real manifesto sits in the corner
of Art Work, with no attribution. In sotto voce, Frank indicates that
some handlers contributed to the show on the condition that she never
reveal their identities, and rightfully so. What they offered was seven
snapshots documenting what they did with priceless works of art that had
been left in their charge. Most of the pieces, Frank explains, had been
entrusted to the handlers for transport from one museum to another, or
from dealer to buyer. Suffice it to say, the roadies' treatment of the
work was not always reverent. One photo depicts a Roy Lichtenstein
sculpture teetering on a toilet. Another shows a Merce Cunningham
standing on wet asphalt, leaning against a truck-stop gas pump. There's
Chuck Close's giant portrait "Emily" perched alongside a highway, next
to a dead deer. And Claes Oldenburg's small, plush "Soft Drum" sits atop
a diner table, between a platter of chicken-fried steak and a grilled
cheese sandwich with fries."



There is a disturbing photo of the Chuck Close piece posted with the
article.

If you recognize these pieces as yours you might want to change
shippers.

B. Lee

=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:

The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).

If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).