Timothy Keating Probably Performing "Son of Spam, Eligible Bachelor," State Street, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Wayne Fleming
American
SubjectPortrait of
Timothy Keating
Date1978
MediumPhotography; color slide on plastic in cardboard mount
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Robert Gregson
DescriptionSlide depicting artist Timothy Keating standing in a roped-off square on the sidewalk along State Street in Hartford. He is wearing a Hawaiian shirt, rubber gloves, and thick glasses. He is probably performing "Son of Spam, Eligible Bachelor" for Thursday is a Work of Art. Behind him, the Old State House, One Financial Plaza (the Gold Building), and the Hartford National Bank and Trust Company buildings are visible.
Object number2015.99.3.24
CopyrightCopyright held by the Connecticut Historical Society. See object file for copyright transfer forms.
Inscribed"WAYNE FLEMING PHOTO" stamped on slide mount. "Thurs. 1978", "78/2/37", and "2-37" written in black ink on slide mount."NotesSubject note: An article in the Hartford Courant describes a Thursday is a Work of Art performance featuring Tim Keating in a roped-off area on the sidewalk of State Street, in a performance called "Son of Spam, Eligible Bachelor" ("Performers Continue Weekly Thursday Antics," Martin, Antoinette. The Hartford Courant, June 23, 1978, pg. 21).Subject Terms
- Thursday is a Work of Art (Hartford, Conn.)
- United States. Comprehensive Employment and Training Act
- Hartford (Conn.)
- Performing arts
- Old State House (Hartford, Conn.)
- Berkowitz, David Richard, 1953-
- Keating, Timothy
- State Street (Hartford, Conn.)
- One Financial Plaza (Hartford, Conn.)
- Hartford National Bank and Trust Company
- Color Transparencies
- Slides
- Hartford
- DUAP Pilot
Collections
- Thursday is a Work of Art
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