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Luce Unplugged: The Museum Pairing
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Shark Week, Second String Band by Jon Brack, and Birdlips by Jill Palumbo
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Nowadays there are lots of riffs on the traditional wine pairing-beer pairings, pickle pairings (perhaps this is only me), and the list could go on. The American Art Museum has been serving its own special pairing since November 2010. Called Luce Unplugged, we pair art with music. Each month the museum asks local musicians to perform on a Sunday afternoon after an art talk on a piece chosen by the performing group. Everything from portrait miniatures to contemporary sculpture has been paired with performances of jazz, folk, and hip-hop music, amongst others.
This month we've teamed up with local music outlet D.C. Setlist to present a special Community Showcase on Friday, May 11. Starting at 6 p.m., you can enjoy three art and music pairings. The bands and artworks are diverse, and we're sure you will be able to find something you enjoy. We decided to feature the art portion of the pairings on the museum's blog, Eye Level, and asked each band, and our partner DC Setlist, to answer this question: What artwork on view in the Luce Center most resonates with your music and why? Check out the post to find out what they said!
If you cannot come and enjoy the music in person, be sure to check out our recently launched Mix Tape, which provides a musical tour of artworks in the Luce Center!
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
8th & F Streets NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
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Pennsylvania Ave at 17th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20006
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