The Slip: The New York City Street That Changed American Art Forever

Coenties Slip - The Unsung Epicenter of American Art Discover the untold story of a hidden artistic community in lower Manhattan that changed the course of American art.

Coenties Slip, a small street nestled near the water, was home to a diverse group of talented artists who came together to create a unique and vibrant art scene. From Robert Indiana to Ellsworth Kelly, Agnes Martin to James Rosenquist, this book sheds light on the remarkable stories and works of these unsung heroes.

Learn about their creative processes, inspirations, and how they influenced each other's work. Experience the eclectic mix of gender and sexual orientation, abstraction and Pop, experimental film, painting, and sculpture that defined this artistic community.

Uncover the secrets of Coenties Slip and its impact on the direction of late twentieth-century art and film. This biography is as transformative as the artists it illuminates, challenging traditional notions of a "group" or "movement." It highlights the unique spirit of community and place that defined this hidden gem in lower Manhattan.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to discover the unsung heroes of American art and their incredible works.