This document provides an overview of BOMB Magazine, an arts publication founded in 1981 in New York City by artists who wanted a platform for artists to discuss their work in their own words, rather than having critics describe it. The magazine is published 4 times per year, focuses on NYC arts, and includes art, writing, film, theater, music, and architecture. It is funded through art donations, sponsors, donors, and a reserve fund. In 2004, its archive was acquired by Columbia University. The magazine includes artist interviews, reviews of art shows, music, books and more. Advertising is primarily related to arts such as movies, galleries, and arts programs.

1. Imagine yourself in New York City in 1981. A couple of artists, writers and actors are sitting around a kitchen table and I say, “L e t’s start a magazine, one where artists are able to speak about their work the way in which we speak about it among ourselves. ” And everyone says, “G r eat idea, let’s do it. ” BETSY SUSSLER, Co-Founder, Editor-in-Chief

2. Structure of BOMB: ~100 Pages Published 4x annually NYC centered

3. a response to the disparity between how artists talk about work and the way it is described by critics. • “creating a historical record of evolving ideas on the arts” • re-invention of question/answer format • conversations about: Theory, Practice, Art and life

4. Publisher/Editor in Chief: Betsy Sussler

6. Mediums in BOMB: 1. Art and Writing 2. Film and Theater 3. Music 4. Architecture and Design

7. Funding…. BOMB is a non-profit and has been since its inception. Funding sources: 1. Art donations (Eric Fischl, David Salle, William Wegman…) 2. Sponsors (Federal and State) 3. Donors (Foundations and Private) 4. Reserve Fund (Eric Fischl, Robert Mangold, Jasper Johns, James Rosenquist)

8. 2004: BOMB’s archive was aquired by Columbia University’s rare manuscript library.

9. Kelly Reichard by Gus Van Sant Wendy and Lucy Fall 2008 Steve Debendetto by David Humphrey Spring 2008

11. ADS: Movies Art shows Artist Residencies Art Schools (esp. MFA programs) Music Literary (News from MIT press) Galleries Art Fairs and Festivals Foundations Art Insurance *VERY LITTLE non-art ad content*

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