Cut Piece, performed during Fourth Avant Garde Festival, Central Park, New York, September 9, 1966

1966 photo by Fred W. McDarrah captures a quiet moment observing a draped fabric in Central Park. Documentary style, soft lighting, & evocative of the Beat Generation – a unique art piece.

fred w mcdarrah

Fred W. McDarrah (1926-2007) was a pivotal American photographer documenting the Beat Generation, Abstract Expressionism & NYC's vibrant art scene. Known for intimate portraits of iconic artists like Bob Dylan and capturing Stonewall Pride, his work