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- 1970-2002 (Creation)
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120 35 mm slides; 3 folders of drawings; 2 sketchbooks; 15 photographs; 2 cards.
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Born, 1942; educated bath Academy of Art, Corsham, 1960-1963; member of 'Systems' group of artists, 1968-1975; taught, Department of Art, Bulmersche College, Reading, 1969-1988, head of department, 1980-1988; member of 'arbeitskreis' international workshop for systematic constructive art, 1977-1998; member, Southern Arts Regional Arts Association Art Panel, 1981-1983; Tutor and Secretary, Slade School of Fine Art, 1988-; one-person exhibitions 1965-, including at London, Paris and Amsterdam; died 1998.
Archival history
GB 0000 Spencer 1970-2002 Collection (fonds) 120 35 mm slides; 3 folders of drawings; 2 sketchbooks; 15 photographs; 2 cards. Spencer , Jean , 1942-1998 , artist
Born, 1942; educated bath Academy of Art, Corsham, 1960-1963; member of 'Systems' group of artists, 1968-1975; taught, Department of Art, Bulmersche College, Reading, 1969-1988, head of department, 1980-1988; member of 'arbeitskreis' international workshop for systematic constructive art, 1977-1998; member, Southern Arts Regional Arts Association Art Panel, 1981-1983; Tutor and Secretary, Slade School of Fine Art, 1988-; one-person exhibitions 1965-, including at London, Paris and Amsterdam; died 1998.
Donated by the artist's estate via her sister in July 2001.
Papers of Jean Spencer, 1970-2002, comprising the Kleinsassen archive, 1986, consisting of schema, texts, plans, photographs and complete slide archive; Elephant Trust proposal and studies, 1987, including a folder of original drawings; studies for Kemi, comprising black and white photographs and line drawings; 2 sketchbooks of studies for reliefs; exhibition catalogues including Jean Spencer's work, 1972-1990; Study for Double Square Painting, 1992, (oil on linen); group exhibition catalogues, 1972-1990; "Countervail" exhibition publicity cards, Mappin Art Gallery, Sheffield, 1992.
The papers are arranged as outlined in the scope and content.
By written application to the Site Librarian, Manresa Road, London, SW3 6LS. Researchers from the London Institute may visit by appointment.
Photocopying is permitted, although copying of fragile material is at the discretion of the librarian
English
A list is available at Chelsea College of Art & Design Manresa Road Library.
Personal papers including correspondence, academic and teaching notes, exhibition files are held by the Tate Gallery Archive, 1960-1977 (reference: TGA 2001/7).
Compiled by Julie Tancell as part of the RSLP AIM25 project. Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997. July 2002 Artists Arts Art styles Contemporary art England Europe Exhibitions Fine arts Painters Sheffield Spencer , Jean , 1942-1998 , artist UK Western Europe West Riding Works of art Yorkshire London Movable cultural property Cultural property Cultural heritage
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Donated by the artist's estate via her sister in July 2001.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Papers of Jean Spencer, 1970-2002, comprising the Kleinsassen archive, 1986, consisting of schema, texts, plans, photographs and complete slide archive; Elephant Trust proposal and studies, 1987, including a folder of original drawings; studies for Kemi, comprising black and white photographs and line drawings; 2 sketchbooks of studies for reliefs; exhibition catalogues including Jean Spencer's work, 1972-1990; Study for Double Square Painting, 1992, (oil on linen); group exhibition catalogues, 1972-1990; "Countervail" exhibition publicity cards, Mappin Art Gallery, Sheffield, 1992.
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The papers are arranged as outlined in the scope and content.
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Conditions governing access
By written application to the Site Librarian, Manresa Road, London, SW3 6LS. Researchers from the London Institute may visit by appointment.
Conditions governing reproduction
Photocopying is permitted, although copying of fragile material is at the discretion of the librarian
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
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English
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Personal papers including correspondence, academic and teaching notes, exhibition files are held by the Tate Gallery Archive, 1960-1977 (reference: TGA 2001/7).
Finding aids
A list is available at Chelsea College of Art & Design Manresa Road Library.
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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997.
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- English