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JACK SMITH (1932-1989)
Where the Hell is the Porthole Building?
Felt-tip pen and ink on matchbook. 100x726 mm; 4x3 inches. Circa 1963.
Jack Smith became known in the artworld for his camp and kitsch aesthetic. Smith was a versatile East Village figure, practicing performance art, filmmaking, and photography. His "low art" creative approach went on to influence Andy Warhol, John Waters, and countless other popular artists.
Provenance: Jonas Mekas, New York; private collection, New York.
Exhibited"Jack Smith: Wait For Me at the Bottom of the Pool", Boo-Hooray, New York, February 15 - March 1, 2013.
Estimate: $ 600 - $ 900