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In this context of achievement-and-death, artist who make Happenings are living out the purest melodrama. Their activity embodies the myth of nonsuccess, for Happenings cannot be sold and taken home they can only be supported.

Allan Kaprow

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Allan Kaprow
Age: 78 †
Born: 1927
Born: August 23
Died: 2006
Died: April 4
Illustrator
Installation Artist
Painter
Performance Artist
Photographer
Sculptor
Atlantic City
New Jersey
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