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Invitation to Marcel Duchamp exhibition opening, 25 July 1967. Robert and Barbara Stewart Library and Archives, Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū. Exhibition file 20A
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Two 'Crude exhibits' out of city display, Star, 25 July 1967
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Gayest of the Duchamp Brothers, Press, November 1967
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The Press Wednesday July 26, 1967
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The Christchurch Star August 3, 1967
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The Christchurch Star July 27, 1967
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The Press July 29, 1967
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Letter to the Press July/August 1967
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The Press July 29, 1967
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The Christchurch Star, Wednesday July 26, 1967
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The Christchurch Star, Saturday July 22, 1967
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The Christchurch Star, Wednesday March 29, 1967
This exhibition is now closed
This exhibition of works by Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968) proved something of a sensation in Christchurch in 1967. It was drawn from the Mary Sisler Collection and included works now almost too familiar: Roue de Bicyclette, LHOOQ and Fontaine. This last work, a urinal, and Priere de toucher, a fur-trimmed breast, proved too much for local tastes. Councillor P. J. Skellerup dubbed them "crude exhibitionism", Gallery director William Baverstock dismissed them as "just a piece of French daring", though he admired Duchamp's painting and certainly supported the exhibition overall. Predictatbly there were counter-protests and letters to the editor. Click on the '<' and '>' buttons to follow the controversy.
Exhibition number 20A
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Date:
25 July – 13 August 1967 -
Location:
Robert McDougall Art Gallery - main gallery -
Exhibition number:
20A