In his exploration of trade, Donald Fels brings to light stories of rich, cultural heritage. As a world traveler, artist, and writer, Fels weaves together his experiences and research, resulting in an intricate account of history. Music by August Denhard and Munir Nurettin Beken, produced as part of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.
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Anne McDuffie creates a sensory portrait of fog in a set of essays from an earlier chapter in her life. Her descriptions are immersive, and saturated by deep hues. The reader learns of her time in Madrid as a student and joins her for a long walk through the fog. Music by the Black Cat […]
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This performance was recorded at Jack Straw’s Composer Spotlight series on September 14th, 2011. Stephen Fandrich, John Seman, and Mark Ostrowski presented new work that will be recorded at Jack Straw as part of the Monktail Creative Music Concern‘s 2011 Jack Straw Artist Residency.
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In his work, Harold Taw explores voice and perspective. Readers travel through cultural and emotional territory with complex characters, moving through stories with remarkable storytellers. Music by Victor Noriega, produced as part of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.
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Martin Koenig collected recordings and photographs of traditional Bulgarian culture in the 1960s. The recordings were transferred and mastered by Jack Straw Productions, and the photos and recordings are on exhibit in our New Media Gallery through October 28th.
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Renowned Irish fiddle player Randal Bays received a 2007 Jack Straw Artist residency to produce an album of guitar music. Oyster Light is available for sale on his web site.
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In her Jack Straw residency, Ann Teplick shares her grief, wrestling the difficulties and pain of losing parents. Her poetry imparts sorrow, beauty, love, and loss. Each word is chosen with courage, leaving the reader absorbed in the fragility of human life. Music by the Bird Tribe Orchestra, produced as part of the Jack Straw […]
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An interview with Nari Baker, whose installation Talking to Ghosts: Waiting in the River between Worlds is in the Jack Straw New Media Gallery through Friday, September 16th.
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