When an artist becomes part of an art institution, they often bring in other artists with whom they have established connections in the past. For instance, Robert Longo served as Acting Video Curator at The Kitchen from fall 1977 to spring 1978 and, during that time, was able to organize programming with artists from his own communities…

Featuring a selection of videos produced by Carlota Schoolman and her production company Fifi Corday Productions, and projects she produced while working for The Kitchen. Also included are an introductory text contextualizing Schoolman’s tenure as The Kitchen’s Video Director from 1974–1977 and Associate Director for Television Production from 1978–1986, transcribed excerpts from an oral history with Schoolman, images, and ephemera.

Featuring a recording of Jill Kroesen’s performance Stanley Oil and His Mother: A Systems Portrait of the Western World (1977), along with archival images, ephemera, and a new interview between Kroesen and Alison Burstein, Curator, Media and Engagement.