Kirsi Ritosalmi-Kisner
Scope and Contents
The collection of audiovisual material relating to Pacita Abad measures 89.63 GB and dates from 1984 to 2008. All materials in this collection are in born-digital format and include video and audio recordings and presentations. Several of the videos were transferred from VHS tapes. Some recordings in this collection are only partially transferred, and technical quality of both audio and video components varies. The Biographical Materials series includes videos of Pacita Abad's life in the Washington, D.C., region, and several recordings of memorials and services after her passing in 2004. The Professional Materials series consists of videos of two workshops and two lectures given by Pacita Abad. The Interviews and Documentaries series consists of American and Asian TV programs, films, and radio interviews with and about Pacita Abad and her art. The Exhibitions and Artwork series has videos and presentations of Pacita Abad's art, and solo and group exhibitions.
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 2009 by Jack Garrity, Abad's husband and director of Pacita Abad Art Estate.
Processing Information
The collection was processed and a finding aid prepared by Kirsi Ritosalmi-Kisner in 2021.