Item Information
Title: Interviews and Notes on "Umbrellas" in Japan and California
Date: 1991 October 7-13
Physical Details: 3 sound cassettes : analog ; 17 min., 47 sec.
Description: Tape 1 Side 1 includes introductory talk given by Christo to workers in Japan with the assistance of translator Setsvko Shibata. Tape 1 Side 2 is blank. Tape 2 Side 1 is badly distorted until 00:14:30. Remainder of Tape 2 Side 1 contains Chernow's dictated notes during Umbrellas project in Japan and some recorded conversations between the Christos and the workers on the project. Tape 2 Side 2 contains Chernow's dictated notes during the Umbrellas project in California. Content first 7 minutes only. Tape 3 Side 1 includes interview with translator Setsvko Shibata, press conference, and dictated notes about welcome reception in Japan. Tape 3 Side 2 includes interview with Michael Cullen in California.
Creator: Chernow, Burt, 1933-1997
Forms part of: Burt Chernow papers, 1930-2002
Rights Statement: Current copyright status is undetermined
Citation Information: Burt Chernow. Interviews and Notes on "Umbrellas" in Japan and California, 1991 October 7-13. Burt Chernow papers, 1930-2002. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Availability: This item has been digitally reformatted. It is available by requesting an appointment in the Archives of American Art's reading rooms, or in certain situations as a Reproduction Request.
Digital ID: 23294