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Ethan Minsker collection, 1990-2021

 Collection
Identifier: SC.479

Scope and Contents

This collection contains the art, film, published zines and unpublished works by Ethan H. Minsker created betweeen 1990-2021.

Dates

  • Creation: 1990-2021

Creator

Language of Materials

English Latin

Conditions Governing Access

Access is open to researchers by appointment at the Fashion Institute of Technology Library, Department of Special Collections and FIT Archive. If you have any questions, or wish to schedule an appointment contact us at [email protected] or call (212) 217-4385.

Conditions Governing Use

The unit of Special Collections and FIT Archive does not own copyright for all material held in its physical custody. It is the researcher's obligation to abide by and satisfy copyright law (http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#108) when copying or using materials (including digital materials) found in or made available from the department. When possible, the department will inform a researcher about the copyright status of material, the researcher's obligations with regard to such material, and, wherever possible, the owner or owners of the copyrights. Any and all reproduction of originals is at the archivist's discretion.

Biographical / Historical

Ethan Minsker is an artist, filmmaker, writer, publisher, and zine creator living in the Lower East side of Manhattan, New York. His art--which he labels "brat art" or "punk art"--includes painting, sculpture, film, books and performance art. Minsker has published three books and is the creator and editor of the Psycho Moto Zine. His work spans 1990 to 2021 and has been featured in multiple film and art festivals. Graduating from the School of Visual Arts with a degree in Film and a master's degree in Media from the New School, Ethan has produced nine films. He is a founder of the Antagonist Art Movement and currently a board member of Citizens for the Arts.; both organizations aim to foster and promote emerging artists.

Full Extent

1 placeholder : 1.5 linear feet

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in three series: Film records, Documents and publications, and Art. Within each series, items are arranged thematically and chronologically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Ethan H. Minsker, February 2022

Existence and Location of Originals

The Library of the Fashion Institute of Technology, unit of Special Collections and FIT Archive, 27th St. at 7th Ave., NY, NY , USA, 10001

General

Ethan Minsker is an artist, filmmaker, writer, publisher, and zine creator living in the Lower East side of Manhattan, New York. His art--which he labels "brat art" or "punk art"--includes painting, sculpture, film, books and performance art. Minsker has published three books and is the creator and editor of the Psycho Moto Zine. His work spans 1990 to 2021 and has been featured in multiple film and art festivals. Graduating from the School of Visual Arts with a degree in Film and a master's degree in Media from the New School, Ethan has produced nine films. He is a founder of the Antagonist Art Movement and currently a board member of Citizens for the Arts.; both organizations aim to foster and promote emerging artists.

General

Published

Processing Information

This collection was arranged, preserved, and described in June 2022 by Floricia Arce.

Subject

Title
Ethan Minsker collection, 1990-2021
Date
2023-06-13
Description rules
Aat; Ansi; Dacs; Dcmi; Isad(g); Iso; Lo C; Niso; Etc
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository

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