“By leaves or play of sunlight: John Cage, Artist and Naturalist” Exhibition
The Horticultural Society of New York
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Curated by Chris Murtha.
Nature was central to the visual art practice of pioneering composer John Cage (1912-1992). His materials included river rocks, smoke, and medicinal plants, and he found particular inspiration in the study of mushrooms and the writings of Henry David Thoreau. The centerpiece of this exhibition, which showcases Cage’s plant-inspired artworks, is Mushroom Book (1972), a portfolio of lithographs created with mycologist Alexander H. Smith and artist Lois Long. The show will also include prints that incorporate Thoreau’s journal sketches and selections from Edible Drawings (1990), a series of handmade papers made with ingredients from the artist’s macrobiotic diet.
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Schedule
from April 02, 2014 to May 23, 2014
Opening Reception on 2014-04-02 from 18:00 to 20:00