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Ericka Beckman

June 28, 2024 • VONK • Season 1 • Episode 6

In this episode we dive into the life of Ericka Beckman. A lifelong artist whose journey began in the vibrant art scenes of the 1970s in Los Angeles and New York.

Ericka's early work is a testament to her innovative spirit and her deep engagement with moving image, music and sound. She was part of a dynamic community of artists, collaborating with and drawing inspiration from notable figures such as Vito Acconci and James Nares.

Despite starting her journey in the 70s, it was in her 60s that Ericka Beckman gained international recognition, a testament to her enduring creativity and relentless pursuit of artistic excellence. Her career experienced a renaissance in the 2000s when she began digitizing her work, allowing a new generation of art enthusiasts to engage with her pioneering creations.

List of topics :

Ericka Beckman: http://www.erickabeckman.com

Joyfully Waiting: https://joyfully-waiting.ch

Calarts : https://calarts.edu

Miriam Schapiro : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miriam_Schapiro

Judy Chicago : https://judychicago.com

Paul Brock

John Baldessari :https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Baldessari

The Whitney Program : https://whitney.org

Yvonne Rainer : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yvonne_Rainer

Vito Accanci : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vito_Acconci

Artist space : https://artistsspace.org/about

Laurie Anderson : https://laurieanderson.com

James Nares : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Nares_(artist)

Joan Jonas at Moma : https://www.moma.org/calendar/exhibitions/5367

No Wave : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_wave_cinema

Ileana Sonnabend : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ileana_Sonnabend

Hallwalls : https://www.hallwalls.org/visual/586.html

The Kitchen : https://thekitchen.org