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Tag: Avant Garde

0 Literature History

Rivers Crashing Inside

Jake Marmer in Tablet · 10 Apr

In the early 1970s, New York poets Lewis Warsh and David Rosenberg discussed the French surrealist Robert Desnos and his book "Night of Loveless Nights," highlighting a significant moment in literary and secular Jewish culture.

0 Art History

This Jewish artist got her start before WWI. A century later, she's still in the avant garde

Diane Cole in Forward · 19 Mar

The article discusses the extensive exhibition at Manhattan's Bard Graduate Center showcasing the work of Jewish avant-garde artist Sonia Delaunay, highlighting over 200 items, including paintings, textiles, films, and objects that demonstrate her enduring influence and relevance in contemporary art and design.

0 Music Communities

John Zorn’s avant-garde Jewish music is finally on Spotify. His fans remain locked in debate.

Miri Villerius in Forward · 12 Jan

John Zorn, a pioneering Jewish musician known for his avant-garde music, has made his albums from his label Tzadik Records available on streaming platforms like Spotify, much to the delight and debate of his fans.

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Ethan Iverson’s Swinging, Soulful Blue Note Debut

Tony Badran in Tablet · 28 Feb 2022

Jazz pianist Ethan Iverson, known for his work with The Bad Plus, has released his debut album on the Blue Note label titled "Every Note Is True."

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The Yid and Yang of Poet Charles Bernstein

Jeremy Sigler in Tablet · 26 Apr 2021

This text recounts the author's experiences and interactions with poet Charles Bernstein.

0 Literature Art

Jake Marmer in Tablet · 2 May 2018

In 1971, at the peak of his rock n roll fame, Lou Reed, known for his work with the Velvet Underground, surprised many by announcing his decision to shift from music to poetry during a reading at the St. Marks Poetry Project.

0 Art Culture

Was Florine Stettheimer a Good Painter?

Frances Brent in Tablet · 22 Jun 2017

The Jewish Museum's exhibit "Florine Stettheimer: Painting Poetry" is a significant opportunity to reevaluate the work of Florine Stettheimer, a once overlooked painter.