Takis, 1925-
Person
Biography
Panayiotis Vassilakis (1925-2019), also known as Takis, was a self-taught Greek artist known for his kinetic sculptures. He helped establish the Art Workers Coalition in New York City in 1969.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Jan van Raay photographs of art strike protests
Collection
Call Number: YCAL MSS 1329
Abstract:
The collection contains black-and-white photographs by Jan van Raay documenting strikes, demonstrations, protests, sit-ins, happenings, and other events in New York City, primarily at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Photographs depict actions including the Art Strike against Racism, Sexism, Repression, War; the PASTA MoMA union strike; demonstrations and marches in support of the Panther 21, Black and Puerto Rican artists, and abortion rights; and The...
Dates:
1969-1974