King of the Jungle

Artists/Creators: Michael Morris (Creator)
Raphael Ortiz (Creator)
ID #: M/T 022.02
Date: 1968
Level of Description: File

Scope & Content

File contains black and white photographs and contact sheets, documenting "King of the Jungle" or "Destruction Concerto-'HENNY PENNY CONQUERS THE WORLD'", a performance by Ralph (Raphael) Ortiz at Ace Gallery. Some photographs are inscribed as having been taken by Michael Morris. Included is an envelope addressed to Michael Morris at the Western Front, postmarked 1975. The envelope contains 5 pages of handwritten notes, by Ralph Ortiz, describing the "King of the Jungle", and sub-titled "A Destruction of Art Survival Kit". Each page of notes is signed by Ortiz, and dated 1968.

Physical Description

Physical Extent: 3.5 cm of graphic materials and textual records
Material Type: Graphic material

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