Description
Utrecht, Rijksuniversiteit Utrecht/commissie vormingswerk, maart 1972
Ring binder with title label pasted to the spine, 23 x 22 cm, black and white illustrations and contributions, all leaves perforated, with some extra contributions. Text in Dutch/English. Printed in an edition of 2000 copies
One of the great catalogues, designed by Anthon Beeke for the five day Studium generale on Chance at Rijksuniversiteit Utrecht in 1972. A full program, with amongst other activities a one day sculpture by Barry Le Va, a film program, a fluxus concert by Ben Vautier, a public action by David Madella and various workshops.
Some of the participants include John Cage, George Brecht, Douglas Huebler, David Medalla, Dieter Roth, Herman de Vries, François Morellet, Vito Acconci, and Lygia Clark
This copy is complete. A few contributions could be added per the instructions printed in the catalogue : two tipped-in cards and a dictionary leaf by Ben Vautier, the pamphlet Chance Imagery by George Brecht, three screenprints by Gerhard von Graevenitz on a fold-out sheet, instructions for a multiple (signed by François Morellet), proposal for a neon work by François Morellet and two red dice in a plastic bag.
This copy also contains the invitation for the opening, offering one free drink and the scarce, large poster on brown paper stock also designed by Anton Beeke.
Condition: some foxing throughout, else good. All contributions in good condition, staple holding the Ben Vautier card rusted.
Condition of the poster: folded, minor loss to the corners, else good.
