George Herms points to his head at 1972's "Tap City Circus"
Title
George Herms points to his head at 1972's "Tap City Circus"
Description
Beginning in 1965, whenever he was short on funds (or, “tapped out”), George Herms held Tap City Circuses at his home in Topanga Canyon, which were sort of like raffles, with artworks as prizes. The event recurred about every 18 months, and each one had a special name. He called it “the highest example of using life’s pitfalls as a springboard.”
The 1972 event was called "Earful." George Herms points to his head below a sign that says, "Earful in here." His T-shirt says, "Paul Mistrie Topanga Flash."
The 1972 event was called "Earful." George Herms points to his head below a sign that says, "Earful in here." His T-shirt says, "Paul Mistrie Topanga Flash."
Date
1972-02-20
Source
The Getty Research Institute
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Creator
Jerry Maybrook