Artforum Magazine, May 1971, Five Photographs by Diane Arbus, Photography 

Rare back issue of, ARTFORUM Magazine, May 1971

COVER: DIANE ARBUS, Portfolio of five full-page photos by the late photographer just 

TWO MONTHS before her fatal suicide. Considered a pivotal/collectors'  issue because 

it is the first time any photographer was featured in the magazine; the decision helped create 

the critical context in which photography was then considered. The magazine is a part of the 

Smithsonian's permanent collection.Also :The Art of Maurice Sendak, On Constructionism

Joseph Masheck, Joan Snyder, Robert Ryman, Christopher Wilmarth, Ed Rucsha/ Biennial

Roy Lichtenstein, 94 pages. Color and B/W.

This magazine is in very good condition and has been stored in a temperature controlled room in a smoke and pet free home. The spine of the magazine is a little loose, The table of contents page and the page after have a small tear at the top (see photos) otherwise in archival condition.