Series V. Writing, 1970-2016, inclusive

This series focuses on Crimp's vast amount of writing on topics including queer theory, performance art, dance, photography, and film. His early advocacy of art that subverted the norm is evident in his articles on Agnes Martin (1973) and Joan Jonas (1976). His idea that museums are not neutral institutions is reflected in his book collaboration with Louise Lawler, On the Museum's Ruins. Crimp's advancment of queer theory can be seen in "Portraits of People with AIDS" (1992) and Before Pictures, which describes his own experiences growing up gay in Idaho in the 1950s. The materials in this series include published writing as articles, book chapters, and books, and unpublished writing, such as lectures, speeches, and notes.