High Coo – Oct 25 – Storied Strings p.2

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VMFA – Recording Studio

Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art

OCT 8, 2022 – MARCH 19, 2023, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Highly recommend this creative historical display in Richmond, VA. (https://vmfa.museum/exhibitions/exhibitions/storied-strings-guitar-american-art/)

This project includes beautiful paintings, photos, and many guitars and musical recordings. Examples include:

Jessie with Guitar, 1957, Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889–1975), oil on canvas, 42 x 30 ½ in. Jessie Benton Collection © 2022 T.H. and R.P. Benton Trusts / Licensed by Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Odetta, 1958, Otto Hagel (American, b. Germany, 1909–1973), gelatin silver print, 13 9/16 x 10 9/16 in. Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona, Hansel Mieth/Otto Hagel Archive, 98.117.66. © Center for Creative Photography, The University of Arizona Foundation.

Today’s homage haiku: Storied Strings p.2

pretty troubadour

with musical companion

your song sets us free

https://vmfa.museum/pressroom/news/vmfas-original-exhibition-storied-strings-guitar-american-art-opens-october-8/

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