| Description | /1. 1 x black and white photograph by George Oliver featuring Paul Neagu and 4 other men at a Neagu exhibition, 1p.
/2. 1 x black and white photograph by Richard Demarco of Paul Neagu with Contraption, 1p.
/3. 1 x ms. letter to Ricky [Demarco] from Paul Neagu with 2 images attached, re: Paul Neagu and Horia Bernea at Sigi Krauss Gallery, London, cost of transport from Romania to the Richard Demarco Gallery, discusses sums already paid, [1970], 1p.
/4. 1 x ts. letter to Paul Neagu from Richard Demarco, re: hope that Neagu will be able to get his money asap, Jennifer will make sure, will have to keep the Ilie Pavel work in the Demarco Gallery so it should be sent up from London, presumes it is not at the Romanian Embassy with the other work from Birmingham, 14/12/1970, 1p.
/5/1. 1 x ts. letter to Paul Neagu from Richard Demarco, re: he and Anne will be in London so will see him soon, needs to have the information for the catalogue he is preparing from the Zigi Krauss Exhibition, please telephone Jennifer at the Gallery and tell her how much Neagu paid for transportation and how much Horia [Bernea] paid, 11/12/1970, 1p.
/5/2. 1 x ms. letter to Ricky [Demarco] from Paul Neagu, re: wishes he could come to Edinburgh but he is still undecided and has money problems, the ticket is too expensive, thanks for the cheque, describes meeting Margie Williams and Suzi Waterston, please send the rest of the money for transport, states sums already received, 9/12/1970, 1p.
/6. 1 x ts. letter to Ricky Demarco from Paul Neagu, re: thanks for the envelope with photographs, transport of artworks costs, arrangements by Bernea, let Neagu know Demarco's intentions with the Ilie Pavel material they will bring to London from Birmingham, 9/12/1970, 1p.
/7. 1 x ts. letter to Diane Tammes from Richard Demarco, re: can Tammes develop some more of the photographs she took of Paul Neagu and Horia Bernea, Paul has asked for more to send to people in London, 8/12/1970, 1p.
/8/1. 1 x ts. letter to Peter Jones from Richard Demarco, re: thanks for everything Jones did for Paul [Neagu], wish that he had made a special effort to see Jones, 8/12/1970, 1p.
/8/2. 1 x ts. 'With compliments' slip from the Welsh Arts Council, 1p.
/8/3. 1 x ts. letter to Paul Neagu from Peter Jones, re: sorry we did not meet during Neagu's Cardiff visit, hope his lectures went well, difficult to make contact, hoped Neagu could stay longer and stayed with him, copy of letter sent to Richard Demarco with note stating the arrangements were treated rather vaguely and Jones has not yet heard how things went at Cardiff and Newport, 27/11/1970, 1p.
/9. 1 x ts. letter to Paul Neagu from Richard Demarco, re: here are 2 more photographs I want you to use in London, will send more when Diane Tammes gets them developed, 8/12/1970, 1p.
/10. 1 x ts. letter to Richard Demarco from Valmai Ward, Welsh Arts Council, re: didn't receive any news about the lectures, unfortunately Paul wasn't able to catch an early enough train to arrive on time for Cardiff, took him to the Art College where he met some second-year students in the short time left to him, thinks the Newport lecture may have gone off more to schedule, 26/11/1970, 1p.
/11/1. 1 x ts. letter to Valmai Ward from Richard Demarco, re: meeting Peter Diamand, Director of the Edinburgh Festival, next week to discuss Rumanian exhibition, sending copies of letters written to Peter Diamand and to the Officials of the Union of Rumanian Artists, wants Demarco to show these to the Director of the Newport Art Gallery and to the Curator of the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery in Swansea, estimates the show to cost roughly what the German show cost, around £16,000, would not expect a Gallery in Wales to pay more than the costs within the UK, interest in having the show in London and hope it will be a popular Edinburgh Festival show, if the exhibition included the works of Brancusi it would be a historic event, 25/11/1970, 1p.
/11/2. 1 x ts. letter to Richard Demarco from Valmai Ward, re: enclose copies of replies to the Welsh Art Council's enquiries about the exhibition of Contemporary Rumanian Art, they are not hopeful, regarding Newport could Demarco send them more specific details about costs to a recipient and exact dates for a showing, 18/11/1970, 1p.
/11/3. 1 x photocopy of ts. letter to Valmai Ward from [?], Director, County Borough of Newport Museum and Art Gallery, re: would like to have the proposed Rumanian Contemporary Art exhibition but there are snags, dates available at the Gallery, fear that the hiring fee and transport costs might be too much, but would love to have the exhibition if it was in September adn the cost is within the tight limits of their budget, 9/11/1970, 1p.
/11/4. 1 x photocopy of ts. letter to Valmai Ward from J.S. [Bunt], Curator, The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, re: thanks for letter regarding the Rumanian Exhibition, unfortunately the Gallery have exhibitions booked from May to November, they have space from November to February, note the costs and need to have more details of this, wonders if Richard Demarco realises that £16,500 is equivalent to their total annual budget, 6/11/1970, 1p.
/12/1. 1 x ts. letter to Valmai Ward from Richard Demarco, re: hope everything went well with Paul Neagu's lectures, 24/11/1970, 1p.
/12/2. 1 x ts. letter to Richard Demarco from Valmai Ward, re: Lecture by Paul Neagu, times and locations fixed, been in touch with Sigi Krows [sic] Gallery and he will have given Neagu the neessary information, 18/11/1970, 1p.
/13/1. 1 x ts. letter to Paul Neagu from Richard Demarco, re: sending photographs of Neagu and will ask Diane Tammes for more, glad Neagu got in touch with the I.C.A, Pages, Nigel Greenwood and various art magazines, glad his relationship in London is blooming, not yet received word from the Union of Artists in Bucharest regarding the cost of transport but expect an answer soon, written to the British Council asking them to get a scholarship for Neagu, will write to Robert Duffy to ask him to sponsor Neagu for a year's stay in Canada, 24/11/1970, 1p.
/13/2. 1 x ms. letter to Ricky [Demarco] from Paul [Neagu], re: asks if he can get Miss Diane Tammes to make a complete set of the photos she took during the last show, need the photos to advertise himself in London to the ICA, Nigel Greenwood, 'pages' art magazine and so on, urgent because 'the flower of [his] relationship' in London is blooming, 21/11/1970, 1p.
/13/3. 1 x ms. letter to Ricky [Demarco] from Paul [Neagu], re: thanks for the arrangement of Cardiff and Newport, letter from Cordelia is included, problem with works coming from Birmingham to Romanian Embassy is nobody is able to pay the transport, trying to stay longer in London but can't work at Mr Hodgkin's as Neagu has disturbed him for too long, will write to Peter Jones and Cyril Gerber, Sigi Krauss is well, has Demarco received news from the Union of Artists Plastics from Bucharest regarding the cost of transport, has Demarco written to the British Arts Council about obtaining a scholarship for Neagu, does Demarco think that [Mr. Duffy Robert] might help get Neagu sponsorship or give a recommendation to somebody for Canada 1972, 21/11/1970, 1p.
/14/1. 1 x ts. letter to Cyril Gerber from Richard Demarco, re: glad Gerber agrees to all the points in Demarco's letter, will leave it up to him to decide when he wants Paul [Neagu] to talk, 21/11/1970, 1p.
/14/2. 1 x ms. letter to Ricky [Demarco] from Cyril Gerber, re: points from Demarco's letter noted, times of opening, hoping Paul [Neagu] would talk about his work, can Gerber see the reviews of the exhibition down South as he may wish to quote something for his newsletter, 20/11/1970, 1p.
/15/1. 1 x ts. letter to Cyril Gerber from Richard Demarco, re: approves of dates of exhibition, arrangements for the work to arrive from Sigi Krauss in London, Paul Neagu will supply original photo prints, if Gerber prefers to show prices in the catalogue that is ok with Demarco, pleased that Gerber will remit payment direct to the Demarco Gallery in the case of any sale, notes Gerber's understandable reluctance to pay for the work being sent from London to Glasgow but pleased Gerber would consider paying the transportation from Glasgow to Edinburgh, happy to take a smaller commission if Demarco transports the work from London to Glasgow, Gerber will insure the works for Glasgow-Edinburgh journey and the time he has them, Gerber would handle the production and cost of the catalogue and P.V. cards, times for opening, issue with selling 3-D work resolved with H.M. Customs, 16/11/1970, 2p.
/15/2. 1 x ts. letter to Richard Demarco from Cyril Gerber, re: arrangements for opening and exhibition dates confirmed, requests photographs for the invitation card and catalogue, prefers to show prices in the catalogue, commission - he will remit payment to the Demarco Gallery in the event of any sales, concern regarding transport as he assumed the works would come from Edinburgh not London, asks about the composition of the exhibition, what is proposed, how many works and their sizes etc., willing to take smaller 25% commission if Demarco brings the works back to Scotland and Gerber will convey them from Glasgow to Edinburgh and insure them, they would handle the catalogue and print extra invitation cards for Demarco's mailing list, asks about issue with Customs and 3D work, 12/11/1970, 1p.
/16/1. 1 x ts. letter to Valmai Ward from Richard Demarco, re: asks about the origin of her Christian name, delighted that Newport College can offer a one-day lecture to Paul Neagu, pleased with arrangements and pleased too that Cardiff College can offer £10 for a lecture, 16/11/1970, 1p.
/16/2. 1 x ts. letter to Richard Demarco from Valmai Ward, re: Newport College of Art could offer a one-day lecture to Paul Neagu, gives details, Cardiff College of Art could offer a half-day lecture, they have no large space to set up works, only an ordinary lecture room, both state £10 is their normal fee for visiting lecturers, 13/11/1970, 1p.
/17/1. 1 x ts. letter to Cyril Gerber from Richard Demarco, re: gives dates for the Rumanian Exhibition in London at the Sigi Krauss Gallery, hopes the opening will not coincide with the opening of the Demarco Gallery's February Exhibition of Jon Schueler, 11/11/1970, 1p.
/17/2. 1 x ts. letter to Richard Demarco from Cyril Gerber, re: Gerber has heard from Paul Neagu and will write him soon to confirm the date in early February, 4/11/1970, 1p.
/18. 1 x ts. letter to Penelope Campbell from Richard Demarco, re: Demarco has been busy trying to make further arrangements for the Rumanian Exhibition while it is in the UK, Peter Jones of the Welsh Art Council is interested in taking the exhibition for the University of Cardiff, he is going to get in touch with Campbell, 7/11/1970, 1p.
/19. 1 x ts. letter to Cyril Gerber from Richard Demarco, re: Rumanian Exhibition, Welsh Arts Council are willing to put on an exhibition of Paul Neagu and Horia Bernea's work and Sigi Krauss will take it after that, would like to know when exactly Gerber will take the show so that dates can be finalised, details of transportation of the work, insurance, publicity and Gallery Commission, 7/11/1970, 2p.
/20. 1 x ts. letter to Annely Juda from Richard Demarco, re: how good that Juda has seen Neagu's work, she will like what he does at the Sigi Krauss Gallery, 5/11/1970, 1p.
/21. 1 x ts. letter to Ricky Demarco from Annely Juda, re: saw Paul Neagu this morning and thought his work looks very interesting, would like to see more and was interested to know he is going to have a show at the Sigi Krauss Gallery, this will give Juda a better idea of what he is really doing, 3/11/1970, 1p.
/22/1. 1 x ms. document, Paul Neagu 'Palpable Art Manifesto' with passport photograph, biography and drawing, 1969, 1p.
/22/2. 1 x ms. document with images of artworks and descriptions by Paul Neagu, 1970, 1p.
/22/3. 1 x ms. document, Horia Bernea drawings and images of work, biography and writing, 1970, 1p.
/22/4. 1 x ms. document, drawings and writing [by Horia Bernea], 1970, 1p.
/22/5. 1 x ts. and ms. document with pictures and statement on Ilie Pavel by Richard Demarco, 1970, 1p.
/23. 1 x ts. letter to Paul Neagu and Horia Bernea from Richard Demarco, re: encloses copy of a letter he has just written to Peter Jones, both artists must go to Cardiff without delay, Peter will give them hospitality and beds at his home, they can hitch-hike, they will be paid a fee to set the Exhibition up and an allowance to live on in Cardiff while the exhibition is on, Peter will arrange sales, must tell Demarco when they will show at Sigi Krauss, taking the show after Cardiff, after Sigi Krauss it will be shown at the Compass, will send more money when he can, 31/10/1970, 1p.
/24. 1 x ts. letter to Peter Jones from Richard Demarco, re: telephone call regarding Paul Neagu and Horia Bernea, understands the University of Cardiff is interested in exhibiting these artists right away, transportation of show from Birmingham, specifics of the artists' artworks and hanging them, total value of works, total area, expenses, also think Paul would be interested in putting on an exhibition at the University of Bangor, sending slides, 31/10/1970, 1p.
/25. 1 x ts. letter to Richard Demarco from Peter Jones, re: thanks for recent letters, been occupied with the 'Work' exhibition, idea of an exhibition of the three Romanians, it is late to try to arrange anything in an important gallery, sent copies of Demarco's letter and material to Howard Roberts and Cardiff and Swansea Universities, may try to see Paul [Neagu] in London, 26/10/1970, 1p.
/26. 1 x ms. letter to [Richard] Demarco from Paul [Neagu], re: the Rumanian money from Jennifer [Gough-Cooper] has arrived, thanks him, tell him not to forget that 'We are not childrens!', 28/10/1970, 1p.
/27. 1 x ts. letter to Paul Neagu from Richard Demarco, re: encloses a personal cheque from himself, hopes it will do for the moment, Neagu must telephone Sally's mother, 29/10/1970, 1p.
/28/1. 1 x ts. letter to Angela Flowers from Richard Demarco, re: hopes she will be able to see the Rumanian Exhibition in Birmingham although she has now decided she cannot put the show on, he would appreciate it if she did and it would greatly encourage the Rumanians, 9/10/1970, 1p.
/28/2. 1 x ts. letter to Richard Demarco from Angela Flowers, re: it won't be possible to show the Rumanian work in the forseeable future, plus she is concentrating on the many British artists deserving shows, sorry to refuse something she'd like to co-operate with but it is impossible for her, 5/10/1970, 1p.
/29/1. 1 x ts. letter to Peter Carey from Richard Demarco, re: learned from Angela Flowers that it will not be possible for her to put on the Rumanian show within the next 3 months, so Demarco is wondering whether a selection of their drawings and paintings could be considered for the Central Library, would love Carey to see their exhibition at Birmingham College of Education, advises that he can meet them in Birmingham and find out if he could put their work in the Library, 9/10/1970, 1p.
/29/2. 1 x ms. letter to Richard Demarco from Peter Carey, re: it would be better to 'pass' on the exhibition and not use the central library for Rumanian artists, told that the pieces need to be on the floor and security there is non-existent during the daytime, will be showing new works by other artists some of whom are international in origin, meet someday, 5/10/1970, 1p.
/30/1. 1 x ts. letter to Penelope Campbell from Richard Demarco, re: encloses a list of the boxes containing the Rumanian Exhibition, note that there is 3 artists and boxes will arrive by freight train from Edinburgh to Birmingham, Demarco Gallery will pay the transport costs, please re-pack the exhibition exactly as it is indicated in the lists, the Arts Council have agreed that paintings and drawings can be on sale, please have checks made out to the Demarco Gallery, Angela Flowers intends to see the exhibition, produced 250 catalogues which can also act as posters, Paul Neagu will bring them, 5/10/1970, 1p.
/30/2. 1 x ts. and ms. receipt for Rail Express Parcels sent from Richard Demarco Gallery to the College of Education, Birmingham University, [1970], 1p.
/31. 1 x ts. letter to Peter Jones from Richard Demarco, re: Jones will see from the catalogue of Demarco's 1970 Festival Exhibition that some of the most important work was by the 3 Rumanians, Paul Neagu, Horia Bernea and Ilie Pavel, their work was held up by Customs at Dover so they weren't shown properly until the last 8 days of the Festival, enclosed photographs show the work is exciting and is in the form of a total environment, important that the artists are physically present to hang and move the work, Pavel has returned to Rumania, his work need not be included by Demarco would like it if his was seen with the other 2 artists, he produced maquettes, have arranged for Paul and Horia to exhibit at the College of Education in Birmingham,exhibition also arranged at the Compass Gallery, Angela Flowers is also interested in showing them, James Fitzsimmons of Art International wishes to write an article on Contemporary Rumanian artists and needs material, thinks it would be good for artists could be introduced to the provincial areas of Britain before being accepted by the London art scene, feels a responsibility to support them and to forge links with new areas of artistic activity, 30/9/1970, 2p.
/32. 1 x ts. letter to Peter Carey from Richard Demarco, re: thanks for Carey's offer to help him introduce the work of his Rumanian artists to London, encloses a catalogue of the Demarco Gallery's Festival show, discusses when the show could be on, Angela Flowers is in interested in the Exhibition and that may affect the date, 30/9/1970, 1p.
/33. 1 x ms. letter to Richard Demarco from Peter Carey, re: please send photos of Rumanian works, has some space at the Central Library in December but would like to know how fragile the works are, [1970], 1p.
/34. 1 x ts. letter to Angela Flowers from Richard Demarco, re: hope she has recovered from her illness, pity they could not meet again down South, Demarco enjoyed visiting her Gallery, asks if it will be possible to plan a show of the Rumanian work at the end of February or in March, 1/10/1970, 1p.
/35. 1 x ts. letter to Jeanette Jackson from Richard Demarco, re: must keep his Rumanian artists as long as possible in the UK and must find a place for them to show in December, wish the Camden Arts Centre to consider taking Paul Neagu, Horia Bernea and Ilie Pavel, would require a small space, his next Festival venture will be dedicated to contemporary Rumanian art, enclose letter to Union of Rumanian Artists, would be delighted if she could show them in December, 11/9/1970, 1p.
/36. 1 x ts. letter to Sue Grayson from Richard Demarco, re: it is essential that he shows Neagu, Pavel and Bernea in London, they are showing at the University of Birmingham, can Grayson [Arts Council of Great Britain] get them into an Arts Council situation, it is quite vital, 7/9/1970, 1p.
/37. 1 x ts. letter to Penelope Campbell from Richard Demarco, re: sending catalogue of his Edinburgh Festival Exhibition which includes the work of Paul Neagu, Ilie Pavel and Horia Bernea, wish that the University of Birmingham would consider taking the 3 artists because altogether they make a powerful statement, hopes to send the whole exhibition to London, possibly to the Arts Council Gallery in London, good idea if Campbell came up to see their work, firmly believes in their talent, 7/9/1970, 1p.
/38. 1 x ms. letter to Richard Demarco from Penelope Campbell, University of Birmingham, re: writing to let him know that she will be free to receive Paul Neagu's work for his exhibition in Staff House and the School of Education after 21 September and hope that suits, usually ask exhibitors to provide a number of pricelist/biography leaflets which can also be used as posters, 100 is usually enough, hopes Neagu will be able to send some three dimensional work as well as two dimensional, School of Education area is well suited for this, looks forward to having the Neagu exhibition there, 27/8/1970, 1p.
/39/1. 1 x ts. letter to Angela Flowers from Richard Demarco, re: it was a delight to meet and would love to see her Gallery when Demarco comes to London, she didn't see the work of his 3 Rumanian artists because it had not yet arrived, sending her the catalogue and hoping she can put them on in November or December, most impressed with her Tom Phillips show and hopes he can come see it before it ends, it would be good to collaborate, 7/9/1970, 1p.
/39/2. 1 x ts. exhibition catalogue for Tom Phillips at Angela Flowers Gallery, London, 9/9/1970-6/10/1970, 2p.
/40. 1 x ts. document, Paul Neagu exhibition sheet with List of Works, biography, exhibitions and public collections, 1p.
/41. 1 x black and white photograph of Paul Neagu constructions, 1p.
/42. 1 x ts. document, telegram to the Richard Demarco Gallery from Sergiu Stirbu, Director of the Union of Fine Arts, Bucharest, re: Lesley Mackay works dispatched by Romtrans Railway, transportation expenses, 27/11/1970, 1p.
/43. 1 x ts. letter to Mr Dobrescu from Lesley Mackay, re: would like to get an account of all expenditure incurred by Horia Bernea, Paul Neagu and Ilie Pavel for transporting their works from Bucharest to Edinburgh for the Edinburgh Festival 1970, required urgently, 16/11/1970, 1p.
/44. 1 x ts. letter to David Tremlett from Lesley Mackay, re: posted to the Demarco Gallery two pracels containing boiler suits from the 'Scarecrows', hope they arrive safely, 5/11/1970, 1p.
/45. 1 x ts. letter to J.S. Dunton from Richard Demarco, re: received letter regarding Horia Bernea and Paul Neagu, both are staying in London and Dunton/the Home Office have passed on Demarco's letter to them, 27/10/1970, 1p.
/46/1. 1 x ts. letter to Ilie Pavel from Richard Demarco, re: misses him, his work is now on show in Birmingham and will be shown later at the Compass Gallery in Glasgow, keep in touch, the Festival 1971 is surely a possibility as homage to Contemporary Rumanian art, 20/10/1970, 1p.
/46/2. 1 x ms. letter in French to Richard [Demarco] from Ilie Pavel, 26/9/1970, 1p.
/47/1. 1 x ms. letter to [?] from [Sheila?], re: all the bills are now paid, 4 cheques sent, life is exhausting, 19/10/1970, 1p.
/47/2. 1 x ts. document, invoice for money owed to Murchie's Creameries Limited by the Demarco Gallery, [1970], 1p.
/48/1. 1 x ts. letter to Z.S. Zaydler from Richard Demarco, re: just off to the Kunstmarkt, see you on return, please contact Paul Neagu and Horia Bernea who are in London, 13/10/1970, 1p.
/48/2. 1 x ts. letter to Richard Demarco from Z.S. Zaydler, re: enjoyed meeting you, found discussion stimulating, will go see the Pat Douthwaite show, Zaydler's plans for the future cover several ideas he is sure will interest Demarco, their De Wet exhibition has had a great deal of publicity, is Demarco interested in showing him in future, 6/10/1970, 1p.
/49. 1 x ts. letter to Richard Demarco from Mark Goldberg, re: thank you for sending account from Andrew Bathgate, Goldberg's firm will pay the bill although it should be met by Tremlett, this exhibition was made possible because his firm wanted to do it for him and theirselves, understood that the repair work was to have been done by voluntary labour, thanks for the clipping from the Catholic Observer which he had already seen, 7/10/1970, 1p.
/50. 1 x ts. letter to Ann Smith from Lesley Mackay, Assistant Administrator, re: the Demarco Gallery are in receipt of Smith's statement showing money due for catering by Town & Country Catering, the items that make up this total were not on behalf of Demarco Gallery Ltd but were supplies ordered by Penelope Craig and they would appreciate it if all future statements were sent to her, 30/9/1970, 1p.
/51. 1 x ts. letter to Mr Dobrescu from Lesley Mackay, Assistant Administrator, re: would appreciate being sent an account of all expenditure incurred by Horia Bernea, Paul Neagu and Ilie Pavel for transportation of their works from Bucharest to Edinburgh for their 1970 Edinburgh Festival Exhibition at the Demarco Gallery, 5/10/1970, 1p.
/52. 1 x ts. letter to Mr Spataru, Consular Department, The Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Rumania, from Richard Demarco, re: encloses a personal cheque which is the payment for Spataru to phone Rumania to arrange an extension of the visas for Paul Neagu and Horia Bernea until 25th November, 1970, 15/9/1970, 1p.
/53. 1 x ms. document, notes on 'VISAS FOR RUMANIANS', re: enquiries made to the Home Office regarding Paul Neagu and Horia Bernea's visas, phoned the Rumanian Embassy, [1970], 2p.
/54. 1 x ts. letter to David Tremlett from Richard Demarco, re: going to send his 'Scarecrows' and boxes to London to his studio, Lesley Mackay will provide more information, says how happy he is that Edinburgh was 'blessed in this way' and that the name of the Demarco Gallery is linked with his, must meet when Demarco's next in London, 11/9/1970, 1p.
/55. 1 x ts. letter to J. Godfrey, Home Office, from Richard Demarco, re: further to Demarco's letter asking to extend the visa for Paul Neagu, he encloses Neagu's passport, Neagu wishes to exhibit at Birmingham University and the Howard Gallery, so would require his visa to be extended, supplies information on Neagu, 8/9/1970, 1p.
/56. 1 x ts. letter to J. Godfrey, Home Office, from Richard Demarco, re: further to Demarco's letter asking to extend the visa for Horia Bernea, he encloses Bernea's passport, Bernea wishes to exhibit at Birmingham University and the Howard Gallery, so would require his visa to be extended, supplies information on Bernea, 8/9/1970, 1p.
/57. 1 x ts. letter to The Cultural Officer, Rumanian Embassy, from Richard Demarco, re: further to his letter regarding Paul Neagu and Horia Bernea, now encloses copies of letters sent to the Home Office in London that are self-explanatory, 8/9/1970, 1p.
/58. 1 x ts. letter to Anatol Mandrescu from Richard Demarco, re: sending him the catalogue for the Festival Exhibition, glad Mandrescu liked Demarco's article, just met Mihnea Ghiorghiu - a wonderful man, 7/9/1970, 1p.
/59. 1 x ts. letter to Richard Demarco from Anatol Mandrescu, re: thank you for your article and letter, the article is quite remarkable and will be published in their journal 'Arta', hope to perpetrate cooperation with publications and the organisation of future exhibitions, 29/8/1970, 1p.
/60. 1 x ms. document, notes regarding Licensing for Festival Exhibition Arrangement, [1970], 1p.
/61. 1 x ms. letter in French to [Richard] Demarco from [?], 1970, 1p.
/62. 1 x ts. letter to Ricky [Demarco] from David Young, re: there won't be any 'crowd' until Sunday night, 21/8/1970, 1p.
/63. 2 x ts. document, 'PLACE OF PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION' from the Corporation of the City of Edinburgh, for the Richard Demarco Gallery, 28/7/1970, 2p.
/64. 1 x ts. letter to J. Godfrey from Richard Demarco, re: enclose letter sent to the Rumanian Embassy in London today, hope there will be no problem in having the visa for Horia Bernea extended, 5/9/1970, 1p.
/65. 1 x ts. letter to J. Godfrey from Richard Demarco, re: would like Paul Neagu to have his visa extended until the end of the exhibition in Birmingham, two month extension, encloses a catalogue of the Gallery's Festival Exhibition, 5/9/1970, 1p.
/66. 1 x ms. document, draft letter to Radu Varia from Richard Demarco, re: hope Varia can come to Edinburgh for the 1970 Edinburgh Festival Exhibition at the Demarco Gallery and help prepare for the proposed exhibition of Romanian art for the 1971 Festival, Varia will be Demarco's guest, 1970, 2p.
/67. 1 x ts. letter to The Cultural Officer, Rumanian Embassy, from Richard Demarco, re: Horia Bernea is in Edinburgh taking part in Demarco's Festival Exhibition, in the midst of organising an exhibition for him in London with the Arts Council and one at the University of Birmingham, would appreciate it if they would allow Bernea to remain in the UK until he makes contact with the art experts Demarco would like him to meet, encloses a copy of the catalogue of the Exhibition in Demarco's Gallery, 5/9/1970, 1p.
/68/1. 1 x ts. letter to Ovidiu Maitec from Richard Demarco, re: sorry Maitec cannot come to the Festival but Demarco looks forward to seeing Ion Pacea, Patriciu Mateescu and Maitec himself later in the year, encloses his latest news sheet and an article which appeared in the Guardian, 19/8/1970, 1p.
/68/2. 1 x ts. letter to [Richard] Demarco from Ovidiu Maitec, re: appreciates the kind invitation to participate as an observer together with Ion Pacea in the Edinburgh Festival, both thank Demarco for the projects expressed in his letter which he forwarded to the Executive of the Roumanian Union of Fine Arts who agrees with them and appreciate Demarco's interest in Roumanian art, apologises that he cannot accept invitation but Pacea will be at the Festival, hopes that Paul Neagu, Horia Bernea and Ilie Pavel will be shown at the Festival, hopes to visit Englad and to meet Demarco, Patriciu Mateescu, secretary of the Union of Fine Arts will be in Dublin at a decorative art congress organised by the World Craft Council, likely to come to Edinburgh for the International Tapestry Symposium and the two of them should meet, delighted with Demarco's visit to Roumania, 4/8/1970, 2p.
/69. 1 x ts. letter to J. Godfrey from Richard Demarco, re: wish to inform Godfrey that Horia Bernea will exhibit as part of the exhibition planned at the Demarco Gallery for Edinburgh Festival 1970, it will be necessary to have him help to install the exhibition, dates, Demarco will host him at his home, 8/8/1970, 1p.
/70/1. 1 x ts. letter to Richard Demarco from A.L. McNicoll, Edinburgh Corportation, re: Demarco Gallery's application for exemption from general licensing provisions, application granted, subject to attached conditions, certificate of exemption, the Lighting Engineer has not yet reported on the application, he will get in touch if there is any need, 13/8/1970, 1p.
/70/2. 1 x ts. document, list of Conditions for the Richard Demarco Gallery to be granted an exemption from general licensing provisions by Edinburgh Corporation, [13/8/1970], 1p.
/71. 1 x ts. letter to The Town Clerk, City Chambers, from Nancy Cole, re: Theatres Act 1968 Licence, last year Cole applied for a Theatre Licence to perform her one-woman show 'GERTRUDE STEIN'S GERTRUDE STEIN', at the Walpole Hall, it was granted, invited this year to perform the same show and asks if they can let her know if she needs to apply for a Theatre Licence for this performance in an art gallery, regarding fire inspection there will be no theatrical lighting used in the show, 28/7/1970, 1p.
/72. 2 x ts. document, Alistair Park list of works with dimensions and biographical sentence, 2p.
/73/1. 1 x ts. letter to The Town Clerk, City Chambers, from Andrew Elliott, Executive Director, re: enclose completed application forms for exemptions in respect of exhibitions the Demarco Gallery are organising at their Gallery and the Edinburgh College of Art, enclose a press release detailing the exhibitions and theatrical entertainment being organised for which they will charge admission, also enclosed is a memorandum of the German Art Exhibition concerts and other events at the Edinburgh College of Art, again charging admission, Demarco can supply further information, cheque for £1 enclosed, 28/7/1970, 1p.
/73/2. 1 x ts. PLACE OF PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION from the Corportation of the City of Edinburgh, for the Richard Demarco Gallery and the Edinburgh College of Art, 28/7/1970, 1p.
/73/3. 1 x ts. PLACE OF PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION from the Corportation of the City of Edinburgh, for the Richard Demarco Gallery, 28/7/1970, 1p.
/74. 1 x ts. document, telegram to Richard Demarco from Horia Bernea, re: get English visa immediately, Ilie [Pavel's] photos sent, 14/8/[1970], 1p.
/75/1. 1 x ts. letter to Paul Neagu from Richard Demarco, re: they are waiting for Neagu, please telephone and reverse the charges, Horia is here, 19/8/1970, 1p.
/75/2. 1 x ms. letter to Ricky [Demarco] from Paul Neagu, re: cannot come to Edinburgh for the opening because he can't get a visa to enter the UK until he gets an extension visa from the Rumanian Embassy, has to wait 4 weeks, thought of talking with the British Council but it is not possible, wrote to Union of Artists Plastics at Bucharest to press for visa, will probably arrive in Edinburgh after 1 August with visas, write when Demarco has news about Horia [Bernea] and Ilie Pavel and when he has the works from the trains, doesn't have information on biographical dates for Horia and Ilie, 13/8/1970, 1p.
/76. 1 x ts. letter to David Tremlet from Richard Demarco, re: if it's impossible to show on the roof of Goldberg's store would Tremlet consider exhibiting his 'Industrial Scarecrows' outside the Demarco Gallery at either side of the entrance door and perhaps on the balconies of the first floor windows, he can come up and install them right away, thinks it would be too much to ask Mark Goldberg to organise anything at the store and the Scarecrows can bless the crowds coming to the Gallery, 14/8/1970, 1p.
/77. 1 x ms. postcard to Anne Demarco from Paul [Neagu], re: everybody is on holiday and he is lonely, has to wait 2 weeks for visa extension from Rumania and waiting for visa to enter England from the British Embassy, 5/8/1970, 1p.
/78. 1 x ts. letter to [Richard Demarco] from J. Godfrey, Home Office, re: Bernea Horia-Mihai's application for a visa which mentions the receipent's name, it would be helpful if the recipient could say whether he knows of the proposed visit and wish to support the application and for what purpose and period the applicant wishes to come to this country, 6/8/1970, 1p.
/79. 1 x ts. letter to J. Godfrey from Richard Demarco, re: informs him that Horia Bernea will exhibit his work as part of the exhibition planned at the Demarco Gallery for the Edinburgh Festival 1970, it will be necessary for him to help install the exhibition, dates, Demarco will host him at his home, 8/8/1970, 1p.
/80. 1 x ts. letter to Paul Neagu from Richard Demarco, re: thank you for sending the photographs and information for your catalogue, please telephone the gallery reverse charges if Neagu has any problems with his visa, 6/8/1970, 1p.
/81/1. 1 x ts. document, entitled 'Paul Neagu', contains a record of a dinner conversation with a French art critic, 2p.
/81/2. 2 x ts. document with ms. annotations, entitled 'Ilie Pavel', describing a visit to Pavel's studio [by Richard Demarco] and describing Pavel's work, 2p.
/81/3. 1 x ts. document with ms. annotations, entitled 'Horia Bernea', describing a visit to Bernea's studio [by Richard Demarco] and describing Bernea's work, 1p.
/82/1. 1 x ts. letter to Gabrielle Lloyd from Richard Demarco, re: pleased that Richard Stilgoe can appear at the Gallery for an extra 3 days, Lloyd must come to the Festival, 5/8/1970, 1p.
/82/2. 1 x ts. letter to Richard Demarco from Gabrielle Lloyd, re: received letter from Lesley Mackay and confirm that they are making the same piano arrangements as before, if Demarco would like to extend the time offered to Richard Stilgoe at the Gallery this could be arranged, asked Stilgoe to send the posters direct to Demarco, 30/7/1970, 1p.
/83. 1 x ts. letter to Mark Goldberg from Richard Demarco, re: enclose some crits which Nigel Greenwood sent Demarco on the work of David Tremlett, thinks highly of this artist, could Demarco show him at the Festival, for example on the roof of Goldbergs, he would create an environment up there, 5/8/1970, 1p.
/84/1. 1 x ts. letter to Nigel Greenwood from Richard Demarco, re: just wrote to Mark Goldberg, enclosed letter to him suggesting he helps Demarco present David Tremlett at the 1971 Festival, Patricia Rawlins was in the Gallery today, 5/8/1970, 1p.
/84/2. 1 x ts. letter to Richard Demarco from Nigel Greenwood, also contains 2 x ms. letter drafts by Richard Demarco, ts. letter re: regarding conversation about Goldberg's roof garden, it's a pity it won't be in use during the Festival, mentioned that David Tremlett will be coming for the Festival and he might be interested in doing a piece specially for this site, enclosing biographical details and press notices on Tremlett, Tremlett would need to see plans and/or photographs of the site before he could make any commitment, 31/7/1970, 1p.
/85/1. 1 x ts. letter to Duncan Newton from Richard Demarco, re: looking forward to meeting at the Demarco Gallery for the opening of Alistair Park's exhibition, 4/8/1970, 1p.
/85/2. 1 x ms. letter to Richard Demarco from Duncan Newton, re: hopes to come up to Edinburgh during the Festival and asks when Alistair Park's exhibition begins as he would like to visit it, [1970], 1p.
/86/1. 1 x ts. letter to The Under Secretary of State, Home Office, from Richard Demarco, re: glad there will be no difficulties in Paul Neagu entering the country, 1p.
/86/2. 1 x ts. letter to Richard Demarco from M. Wingrove, Home Office, re: visa is being issued for Paul Neagu to facilitate his entry into the United Kingdom, 16/7/1970, 1p.
/86/3. 1 x ts. letter to Ion Pachea from Richard Demarco, re: would like Pachea to come to Scotland for the opening of the Edinburgh Festival 1970 so that he may act as an observer on behalf of the Union of Rumanian Artists and see the importance of the Official Edinburgh Festival Exhibition organised by the Demarco Gallery, 10/7/1970, 1p.
/86/4. 1 x ts. letter to Ovidiu Maitec from Richard Demarco, re: would like Pachea to come to Scotland for the opening of the Edinburgh Festival 1970 so that he may act as an observer on behalf of the Union of Rumanian Artists and see the importance of the Official Edinburgh Festival Exhibition organised by the Demarco Gallery, 10/7/1970, 1p.
/87/1. 1 x ts. document, Information Sheets on 'MARKET 70[:] The Exhibition of public art at the Waverley Market Edinburgh, during the Edinburgh Festival August-September 1970', 3/3/1970, 7p.
/87/2. 1 x ts. newspaper clipping, includes pieces on Environmental Art by Robert MacDonald, entitled 'Making the city scene more humane', 1p.
/88/1. 1 x ts. letter to Clyde Pollett from Richard Demarco, re: request for the complete details of his one-man show, wishes he could see Pollett in 'The Fantastices' at Hampstead, plan to place his show in the Demarco Gallery's Festival Programme, 10/4/1970, 1p.
/88/2. 1 x ms. letter to Ricky [Demarco] from Clyde Pollett, re: loved Demarco's etchings, mentions his one-man show and appearance in 'The Fantastices' at Hampstead Theatre, then going to perform in Ibiza, 31/3/1970, 1p.
/89/1. 1 x ts. letter to Douglas Hall from [Richard Demarco], re: plans to have an Australian show to attract Commonwealth visitors to the gallery, importance of William Johnson retrospective, plan to give a room of the Gallery to his drawings, would like to know as much as possible about them, 12/3/1970, 1p.
/89/2. 1 x ms. letter to Ricky [Demarco] from Douglas Hall, re: Dawyck, currently in Germany, 26/2/1970, 1p. |