Hairy Who? 19661969

This generously illustrated catalogue explores the history and significance of the Hairy Who, a group of six Chicago artists who transformed imagery from popular culture into highly personal works of art in a variety of media. New scholarship based on documentary materialsincluding exhibition checklists, installation views, and artist-made ephemerareconstructs the groups six exhibitions, held between 1966 and 1969, and offers a reassessment of the Hairy Whos idiosyncratic place within the cultural and political context of its time and place. Insightful essays examine the distinctive features of the Hairy Whos art and collaboration, explain how the groups work diverges from contemporaneous movements such as Pop and Funk, and provide biographical information on the artists themselves. Contributions from acclaimed contemporary artists Richard Hull and Laura Owens reflect on the Hairy Whos sources and influence, exploring how the group remains relevant in todays art world in significant and unexpected ways. Distributed for the Art Institute of Chicago Exhibition Schedule: Art Institute of Chicago (09/27/1801/06/19)