HSA Programs Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers Public Performance Series for July

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Sound artists Kabai Liposki leads HSA music students in a
workshop to inspire their July performances.
HSA theatre and music students perform as part of the
exhibition every weekend. Harpist Brandy Younger bridges
connections between Alice Coltrane S music and Johnson S
artwork at Late Shift, the Guggenheim New York S acclaimed

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Rotunda exhibition. Rashid Johnson a Poem for deep
thinkers includes a dynamic series of live performances and
public programs. Each month, a community partner
curates spoken word, music, and live art events that bring to
life Johnson S2 major installations.
Sanguine, a monumental site specific work on the museum S

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top ramp that includes an embedded piano and Rotunda
stage. An interactive space for
performances on the Rotunda floor this July.
The series features theatrical spoken word and music
programming by Harlem School of the Arts HSA, an organization
dedicated to empowering youth toreach their full potential in

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the arts, education and life through interdisciplinary arts
training. Their partnership with the
Guggenheim will take shape through theater and live music
on both Rotunda Stage and the Sanguine Piano.
In preparation, HSA Music students will participate in a
creative Embodiment workshop ledby renowned sound designer, DJ

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and artists Kubi Liposki. Liposki will prompt students to
discuss and contemplate Johnson S work and house, space, place
and material effect Performance insights from the workshop will
inform students performances throughout the month, fostering
deep thinking and creative expression within the
exhibition. In addition to the ongoing

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performance series announced monthly, the Guggenheim will
continue its after hours late shift programming as well as its
teen specific events. On Thursday, July 17th, the
museum will remain open until 8:00 PM for Late Shift,
featuring a Rotunda Stage concert by Grammy Award

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nominated jazz harpist and composer Brandy Younger and her
ensemble including Ration Carterbass and Alan Mednard, drums.
This month the museum will also offer extended summer hours
every Thursday until 8:00 PM except July 24th.
July programming includes Late Shift Thursday, July 17th, 5:30

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to 8:00 PM. Taking place every 3rd Thursday,
Late Shift invites visitors to explore the galleries,
participate in curated artful experiences and enjoy
refreshments at a cash bar in Frank Lloyd Wright S iconic
Rotunda. After Hours July S edition will
feature a live performance by Grammy Award nominated jazz

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harpist and composer Brandy Younger, joined by musicians
Rash and Carter Bass and Alan Mednard drums.
In her latest album, Get About Season, released on June 13th,
younger plays the newly restoredharp of Alice Coltrane, an
artistic influence she shares with Rashid Johnson teen

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programming. Learn more and register for teen
circle. Coinciding with Rashid Johnson,
a poem for deep thinkers, the Guggenheim New York has launched
Teen Circle, a free membership program for teens ages 13 to 18.
The Circle builds creativity andcultural connection for teens

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through art, community and museum access.
Teen Tuesday, Tuesday, July 22nd, 4:00 to 5:30 PM.
Free with admission. Urban Word NYC, one of the
country's oldest and most comprehensive youth literary
arts organizations. We'll host a slam poetry session

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on Rotunda Stage. Rashi Johnson, a poem for Deep
Thinker's July public performance series highlights.
Live performances are Fridays at4:00 PM and Sundays at 1:00 PM.
Sanguine Piano and Saturdays at 1:00 PM and Mondays at 4:00 PM
Rotunda Stage performances rangefrom 15 to 40 minutes.

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Friday, July 4th, 4:00 PM Sanguine Piano HSA student
Mansor, Ken and Brennan will perform music inspired by
Sanguine. Sunday, July 6th, 1:00 PM
Sanguine Piano HSA student Landon Ifill will play the piano

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situated in Sanguine. Friday, July 11th, 4:00 PM
Sanguine Piano. HSA student Dominic Zav will
play the piano. Situated in Sanguine.
Saturdays, July 12th, 19 and 26,one PM Rotunda Stage.

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HSA theater students including Eva Carvalho, Mari Diop, Amoni
Irisnor and Landon Ifill will perform spoken word and
theatrical pieces. Sunday, July 13th, 1:00 PM
Sanguine Piano. HSA student Luca Ochoa will
perform music inspired by Sanguine.

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Mondays, July 14th, 21 and 28, four PM Rotunda Stage HSA
theater students including Eva Carvalho, Mari Diop, Amoni
Erisnor and Landon Ifill will perform spoken word and
theatrical pieces. Sunday, July 20th, 1:00 PM

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Sanguine Piano. HSA student Nasir Oliver will
play the piano situated in Sanguine.
All performances require a general admission ticket to the
museum. Performances and events as part
of the exhibition will be announced monthly.
Please visit guggenheim.org calendar for additional

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information and additional updates. dot event details are
subject to change. Sponsors lead support for Rashid
Johnson. A poem for deep thinkers is
provided by Ford Foundation. Visionary support is provided by
Hilary and Mitchell Morgan, Ed Lee's Neeson Foundation, and

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Daniel SU and Flora Juan. Major support is provided by
Neuberger Berman. The leadership committee for
this exhibition is gratefully acknowledged for its generosity.
With special thanks to Hauser and Werth, David Cordinsky
Gallery, Madeline Harrison, Heather and Felix Baker, Justin

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Bayless, Marijo Zaykudu, Nancy and Steve Crown, Natasha and
Francois Xavier, Demal Man, The George Economu Collection,
Anton, Jay Levy, Jennifer and Alec Ledowitz, and David
Schumann. Additional leadership funding is
provided by Candace and Michael Barrage, Allison and Larry Berg,

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Moshed and Jamshed S Annie, Alexand Greg Mondra, Doctor Daniel
Asperger, Charitable Giving Fund, Tiki Otensio Demergian and
AGO Demergian, Nicola Ernie Collection, Catherine Farley and
Jerry I Spire. The Foreman Family Collection.
Paul and Idria Gray, John and Amy Griffin Foundation,

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Stephanie and Tim Ingrassia, Kathy and Mitchell Jacobson,
Jiddel Son Family Foundation, Lavon Kellner and Tom Roush,
Amanda Precourt, Gary Steele andSteven Rice, George Wells and
Manfred Rantner, Debbie and Stephen Wisk, Marilyn and Larry
Fields, Bernard I Lumpkin and Carmine D Bakuzai, Jessica and

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Brian Robinson, Carol and Lawrence Sapper and and Mel
Schaefer. The Sherman Family Foundation
and those who wish to remain anonymous.
Support is also generously provided by the Kate Cassidy
Foundation, the Robert Lehman Foundation, and the Jacques and
Natasha Gellman Foundation. Additional funding is provided

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by the Guggenheim, New York S 2024 International director S
Council. Yamaha Piano provided by Yamaha
Artist Services, New York. About the Solomon R Guggenheim
Foundation The Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation was
established in 1937 and is dedicated to promoting the

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understanding and appreciation of modern and contemporary art
through exhibitions, education programs, research initiatives,
and publications. The international constellation
of museums includes the Guggenheim New York, the Peggy
Guggenheim Collection Venice, the Guggenheim Bilbaio, and the

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future Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, a temple of spirit where radical
art and architecture meet. The Guggenheim New York is among
a group of eight Frank Lloyd Wright structures in the United
States designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
To learn more about the Guggenheim New York and the
Guggenheim S activities around the world, visit guggenheim.org

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at Guggenheim.