Michael Richards: Are You Down? Book Celebration
Join us on Wednesday, October 15 at 7pm to celebrate the release of Michael Richards: Are You Down?, the first monograph dedicated to artist Michael Richards (1963–2001) and the visionary practice he developed during a prolific decade from 1990 to 2001.
The program will include brief remarks by several contributors. Speaker details will be announced in the coming days.
Kindly note that the event will be standing-only, with limited seating available. To request accommodations or inquire about accessibility, please email info@cara-nyc.org.
Michael Richards: Are You Down? Book Celebration
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
7pm, Doors 6:30pm
Free and open to all. RSVP required.
Please note that your RSVP does not guarantee entry. Admission is on a first come, first served basis (even for those who have registered) and will be limited to the capacity of the venue. We encourage RSVPs to gauge interest in our programs. Kindly note that you are welcome to leave after the walkthrough or join only for the conversation.
We ask that visitors stay home if they are feeling sick or have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 10 days. Testing before joining us at CARA is recommended. Masks will be available for free.
The closest wheelchair accessible subway is the 14th Street/8th Avenue station. The entrance to CARA is ADA-compliant, and our bookstore and galleries are barrier free throughout, with all-gender, wheelchair accessible restrooms. CARA has wheelchairs available for guest use. Please request one in advance via bookstore@cara-nyc.org. Service animals are welcome.