Purchased – Robert Longo

Robert Longo (American, b. 1953)
"Drawings for Benefit Poster", 1981

Purchased at auction on behalf of a private client.

Pair of charcoal drawings from the Men in Cities series from 1981. These two drawings were used for the poster of The Kitchen’s Aluminium Nights and 10th Anniversary benefit on June 14, 1981. The Kitchen Center for Video, Music and Dance is one of the oldest  non-profit organizations dedicated to the performing arts in NYC.

The Kitchen's benefit poster featuring the Robert Longo drawings

The Kitchen’s benefit poster featuring the Robert Longo drawings