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.
Linda Yablonsky - "Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Performance Art," 1999
Robert Storr - "Nota Bene: David Smith," 2000
John Luther Adams - "Global Warming and Art," 2003
Nancy Dalva - "Untitled," 2006
Ron Padgett - "Animals and Art," 2007
Meredith Kahn Rollins - "Untitled," 2008
