Fulton, Jack. Jack Fulton’s Puns & Anagrammatic Photographs. August 31 - October 14, 1979.

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 1979. Essay by Van Deren Coke. Wraps, 8 pages, exhibition catalog with 5 color illustrations, biographical information on the artist, and checklist of 62 works in exhibit. Near fine with minor imperfections on covers.  Summary:

Jack Fulton’s Puns & Anagrammatic Photographs (1979) is an 8-page exhibition catalog published by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) to accompany a solo exhibition held from August 31 through October 14, 1979.

Key Details & Summary

• Contributors & Scope: Features an introductory essay by renowned photo historian and curator Van Deren Coke. The catalog documents a checklist of 62 works exhibited by California photographer Jack Fulton, alongside color reproductions and biographical information.

• Artistic Style & Wordplay: The exhibition highlighted Fulton's signature blend of conceptual art, humor, and color photography. His work frequently incorporates handwritten captions, puns, anagrams, and linguistic irony directly onto or alongside the photographic image to challenge literal interpretations.

• Format: Softcover/wraps catalog showcasing Fulton’s irreverent Bay Area visual humor and experimental approach to photography during the late 1970s.