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Diógenes Ballester papers, 1976-2014

Ballester, Diógenes, 1956-

Painter, Writer, Printmaker, Educator

Overview

Collection Information

Size: 6 Linear feet

Summary: The papers of multimedia artist and educator Diógenes Ballester (1956- ) measure 6.0 linear feet and date from 1976-2014. The papers reflect Ballester's career through grant proposals; exhibition planning documents; project files; interviews; works of art; biographical material; photographs; printed material; and correspondence with gallery and museum professionals, peers and students, and the community, in particular, those who participated in workshops and other events with Ballester.

Biographical/Historical Note

Diógenes Ballester (1956-) is an artist, educator and writer in New York City, New York and Puerto Rico and the Nuyorican artistic communities. Ballester has owned and operated his New York studio in El Barrio since 1987.

Provenance

Donated in 2022 by Diógenes Ballester.

Language Note

English .

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Restrictions on Access

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How to Cite This Collection

Diógenes Ballester papers, 1976-2014. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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