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Jack Smith Art

1932-1989

Jack Smith was a pioneer of underground cinema and widely considered the founding father of American performance art and drag culture. He helped to create the ‘trash cinema’ aesthetic, literally working sans a budget, as well as being one of the earliest directors to incorporate the DIY ethos into his filmmaking. Smith’s transgressive films, including Flaming Creatures, were liberated expressions of a growing sexual awareness in American culture, bringing him into conflict with government censors who labeled them as pornographic and ultimately brought about a criminal trial. His work greatly influenced experimental filmmakers such as Andy Warhol, Ron Rice and the enigmatic Kuchar brothers, among others and inspired a multitude of future artists. In keeping with his manic creative output, Smith was also a collaborator in John Vaccaro’s Playhouse of the Ridiculous, creating sets and costumes for the elaborate productions.

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Artist: Jack Smith
Do Not Open 'Til Happy Hour

Do Not Open 'Til Happy Hour

By Jack Smith

Located in New York, NY

Jack Smith Do Not Open ‘Til Happy Hour c. 1960s Pen on manila folder 12 x 9.5 inches Contact gallery for price. This work is offered by ClampArt in New York City.

Category

1960s Contemporary Jack Smith Art

Materials

Paper, Ink, Pen

Fetish

Jack SmithFetish, c. 1960s

Price Upon Request

Fetish

By Jack Smith

Located in New York, NY

"Fetish" c. 1960s Crayon on paper 11 x 8.5 inches (27.9 x 21.6 cm) Contact gallery for price.

Category

1960s Contemporary Jack Smith Art

Materials

Paper, Crayon

Slide Show

Slide Show

By Jack Smith

Located in New York, NY

Xerox print 8.5 x 11 inches Jack Smith was a pioneer of underground cinema and widely considered the founding father of American performance art and drag culture. He helped to create the “trash cinema” aesthetic, literally working sans a budget, as well as being one of the earliest directors to incorporate the DIY ethos into his filmmaking. Smith’s transgressive films, including “Flaming Creatures,” were liberated expressions of a growing sexual awareness in American culture, bringing him into conflict with government censors who labeled them as pornographic and ultimately brought about a criminal trial. His work greatly influenced experimental filmmakers such as Andy Warhol, Ron Rice...

Category

Late 20th Century Other Art Style Jack Smith Art

Materials

Black and White

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Jack Smith art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Jack Smith art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Jack Smith in paper, crayon, ink and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Jack Smith art, so small editions measuring 9 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Buzz Aldrin, Rafael Ferrer, and Jan Voss.