Untitled (Charlotte Moorman performing "Ice Music," Roundhouse Theatre, London, August, 1972), 1972

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Medium

gelatin silver print

Dimensions

image: 20.5 x 15.8 cm (8 1/16 x 6 1/4 in.)

sheet: 21.9 x 16.6 cm (8 5/8 x 6 9/16 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Eileen and Michael Cohen

Accession Number

2011.93.34

Artists / Makers

Charlotte Moorman (artist) American, 1933 - 1991

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Inscription

on verso, upper right stamped in black ink: Photo Trends / 1472 Broadway / New York, N.Y. 10036; center in black type: Cool baby plays an ice concerto / Cellist Charlotte Moorman held her audience spellbound on Saturday (19-8-72). It was not clear whether they were listening to the non-existent music or attempting to catch a glimpse of the ample charms of Miss Moorman, as the ice - shaped like a cello - melted. She was nude behind her "instrument." She played a special composition entitled Ice Music for London. And there was nothing chilly about the reception she was given by the 300-strong audience at the Roundhouse Theatre in Chalk Farm, London. Miss Moorman, an American, specialises in "happenings." PS: Ice cellist Charlotte Moorman warms up to her task as she plays an ice concerto. *SM: 72-8226/10C 21 August 1972 / Syndication International Ltd. / (Mirror). 27 Floral Street London WC2E 9DP / This photograph must not be used for advertising

Provenance

Eileen and Michael Cohen, New York; gift to NGA, 2011.

Associated Names

Cohen, Eileen and Michael