Mr. Peanut in Los Angeles

Artists/Creators: Vincent Trasov (Creator)
Bud Lee (Creator)
ID #: M/T 036.194
Date: 1974
Level of Description: File

Scope & Content

File contains images of "Mr. Peanut". Mr. Peanut was an alias of Vincent Trasov, and ran for mayor of Vancouver in 1974. Mr. Peanut was a five year performance bringing art, life and politics together. File contains images documenting Mr. Peanut in Los Angeles in various urban landscapes and interacting with the public. File also contains images of Michael Morris and people wearing the "Shark Fin Bathing Caps" created by Glenn Lewis. The American photographer, Bud Lee, is mentioned in the original finding aid.

Physical Description

Physical Extent: 26 photographs : col. transparencies ; 6 x 6 cm
Material Type: Graphic material

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