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Unlikely Angel: Dwight Ripley & the New York School

Opening Reception

Feb 9, 2006 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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A rare glimpse into the archives of Dwight Ripley, little-known figure behind the pivotal Tibor de Nagy Gallery.

Showplace for New York School painters, the gallery also published a series of chapbooks by many of those who later became known as the New York School of Poets. Among the items on display are John Ashbery’s first book, Turandot; a rare copy of Frank O’Hara’s Oranges (original cover by Grace Hartigan); a painting by Helen Frankenthaler; and samples of Ripley’s own drawings

Admission Free and Open to the Public Location Exhibit Space Sponsored By Poets House

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Date:
Feb 9, 2006
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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On view February 9 through March 18, 2006

A rare glimpse into the archives of Dwight Ripley, little-known figure behind the pivotal Tibor de Nagy Gallery.

Showplace for New York School painters, the gallery also published a series of chapbooks by many of those who later became known as the New York School of Poets. Among the items on display are John Ashbery’s first book, Turandot; a rare copy of Frank O’Hara’s Oranges (original cover by Grace Hartigan); a painting by Helen Frankenthaler; and samples of Ripley’s own drawings.

Admission Free and Open to the Public Location Exhibit Space Sponsored By Poets House

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Start:
Feb 2, 2006 | 12:00 am
End:
Mar 18, 2006 | 12:00 am
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