Every musical instrument has a story to tell.
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is currently offering the original exhibition Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art (https://vmfa.museum/pressroom/news/vmfas-original-exhibition-storied-strings-guitar-american-art-opens-october-8/)
Today’s haiku: GUITAR QUESTION
admire the beauty,
feel the shape – oh what stories
will you sing today?
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:
Today’s homage haiku: Storied Strings p.2
pretty troubadour
with musical companion
your song sets us free
Attended the VMFA’s Original Exhibition Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art. VFMA is the very impressive Virginia Museum of Fine Arts based in Richmond, VA. See https://vmfa.museum/pressroom/news/vmfas-original-exhibition-storied-strings-guitar-american-art-opens-october-8/
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is the only art museum in the United States open 365 days a year with free general admission. For additional information, visit www.VMFA.museum.
I will share more in the days to come.
In the meantime, here is today’s haiku: Storied Strings
Pluck, slide or strum it
fingerpick, if you prefer –
music anywhere
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