My Turn: Howie Chen
My Turn expands the definition of a museum program by inviting a guest artist to interpret another artist’s work. This public program series, held in conjunction with the exhibition Dan Graham: Beyond, was organized by curator and artist Howie Chen. Chen approached Dan Graham’s work through musicians, filmmakers, and performers to provide a new and insightful look at an artist who has been influential since the 1960s. Back to My Turn
Performances
Acoustic Evening with The Feelies
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The Feelies, one of the most influential rock bands of the past three decades, play a rare acoustic set. This performance presents the group’s legendary complex guitar layering, driving rhythms, and drone passages.
Free with Museum admission (free for members). Concert tickets are available on the day of the show only, beginning at 1 pm. Space is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Limit 2 tickets per person.
Lectures, Talks, Readings
Dan Graham in Conversation with Glenn Branca
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Dan Graham joins avant-garde composer and musician Glenn Branca for a conversation about past collaborations, rock music, and shared interests working in New York City. This evening also includes a screening of Westkunst (Modern Period): Dan Graham Segment (1980) by Dan Graham and Ernst Mitzka.
This is a free event. No reservations. Space is limited; first-come, first-seated.
Film & Video Screenings
Put Blood in the Music
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This is a rare U.S. screening of Put Blood in the Music (1989), a documentary on the late 1980s downtown New York music scene, featuring early performances by Sonic Youth, John Zorn, Hugo Largo, and Ambitious Lovers and appearances by Dan Graham, Glenn Branca, Karen Finley and others. Experimental filmmaker, video artist, and director Charles Atlas will introduce his film.
This is a free event. No reservations. Space is limited; first-come, first-seated.
Lectures, Talks, Readings
Beyond Dan Graham: Beyond
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Chrissie Iles, Bennett Simpson, Michael Smith, and Mark Wasiuta join Dan Graham for a roundtable conversation about his inimitable contributions to performance, music, and architecture.
$8 general admission; $6 for senior citizens and students; free for members.
