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A New Face for the Guggenheim
Friday, April 21, 2006
Many of New York's most famous arts organizations have chosen new directors over the past year including the Guggenheim Museum, who named Lisa Dennison as its director and chief curator last fall. She joins us to talk about issues related to the future of this organization, about its curatorial mission, and its musical offerings, which include a Friday DJ series and the Works & Process concert series. Also: a visit with Northern State, a 20-something all-girl rap trio from Long Island whose sound is a mix of Beastie Boys-style rap and postfeminist attitude. Finally, composer Andrew Ford shares his piece "Scenes from Bruegel," which gets its inspiration from three paintings by the 16th-century Flemish master Pieter Bruegel, and which will be premiered by the New Juilliard Ensemble on April 24.
Leading the Guggenheim
Guggenheim Museum director Lisa Dennison talks about the museum's mission and future.
» Guggenheim Museum Web site
» First Fridays DJ series at the Guggenheim
Inspired by Bruegel
Australian composer Andrew Ford previews his piece "Scenes from Bruegel."
» Andrew Ford's Web site
Northern State
Northern State, a 20-something all-girl trio from Long Island, joins us.
» Northern State Web site
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