November 5, 2016
Laurie Anderson Discuss Humanity in Her Work at Florida Intl. University
EDGE READ TIME: 2 MIN.
On Sunday, November 6 at the Frost Art Museum at the Florida International University, the 2016 Steven & Dorothea Green Critics' Lecture Series present Laurie Anderson.
Anderson has astonished audiences for decades. Spanning music, film, performance, and the visual arts, Anderson's work confronts politics, culture, and humanity. She�is one of today's premier performance artists. Known primarily for her multimedia presentations, she has cast herself in roles as varied as visual artist, composer, poet, photographer, filmmaker, electronics whiz, vocalist, and instrumentalist. Anderson has published six books.
Her recent documentary�"Heart of a Dog"�was shortlisted for an Academy Award and in January of this year, Anderson put on a concert in Times Square for dogs at a low, dog-friendly frequency.�
Her visual work has been presented in major museums throughout the United States and Europe. Recognized worldwide as a groundbreaking leader in the use of technology in the arts, her awards include the 2001 Tenco Prize for Songwriting in San Remo, Italy and the 2001 Deutsche Schallplatten prize for Life On A String as well as grants from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Since 1981, the Steven & Dorothea Green Critics' Lecture Series has brought over 130 renowned artists, critics, curators and other art world luminaries to our South Florida community.�These speakers have shaped art history through their scholarly, creative, and leadership contributions. They have inspired us to think critically, investigate further, and consider the discourses and practices that shape the world of art.
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One of the largest free-standing art museums in Florida, the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University was founded in 1977 and is the Smithsonian Affiliate in Miami. The museum's new lakeside building debuted in 2008, designed by Yann Weymouth (the chief of design on the I.M. Pei Grand Louvre Project).
With 46,000 square feet of energy efficient exhibition, storage, and programming space, the museum was honored with LEED silver certification. The museum's mission is three-fold: to be a campus resource for the entire FIU community; to offer interdisciplinary training in the arts for the next generation of artists and art historians; and to serve as a premier cultural destination for the residents of Miami, and the 15 million visitors to one of the world's most vibrant cultural destinations -- home to global cultural events including Art Basel.
The Frost offers programming that complements its exhibitions with a wide range of educational initiatives. The Steven and Dorothea Green Critics' Lecture Series has featured internationally renowned speakers including: Christo, Susan Sontag, Frank Stella, Helen Frankenthaler, John Cage and Marina Abramović. The Kenan-Flagler Family Discovery Gallery serves as an innovative programming space that encourages children's involvement in art through hands-on exploration.
Laurie Anderson will lecture at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6 at the Frost Art Museum, 10975 SW 17 Street. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., and Sunday noon-5 p.m. Closed on Mondays and most legal holidays. The Sculpture Park is open every day. More information at frost.fiu.edu or 305-348-2890. Tickets are $10 for museum members and $15 for non-members.
