In 1999, a series of commissioned writings on contemporary art, published in the Foundation's annual grants booklet, was inaugurated. In 2010, these essays have been made available, below, to our growing audience. The following essays by renowned arts writers, artists and friends of FCA deal with a myriad of topics relevant to contemporary art, from questions on the nature of performance art to global climate change.
Stephen Petronio - "Essay," 2012
Ruth Maleczech - "Untitled," 2011
Merce Cunningham - Diary Entry, 2010
Calvin Tomkins - "Overdrive," 2009
Meredith Kahn Rollins - "Untitled," 2008
Ron Padgett - "Animals and Art," 2007
Nancy Dalva - "Untitled," 2006
John Luther Adams - "Global Warming and Art," 2003
Robert Storr - "Nota Bene: David Smith," 2000
Linda Yablonsky - "Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Performance Art," 1999
