Talk
My Harry: Magick and Mysticism
Carol Bove, Raymond Foye, Andrew Lampert, Charles Stein
Friday, December 8, 2023, 5:30–9pm
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York
whitney.org
“Magick and Mysticism” is the first night of My Harry, a three-day gathering celebrating the eclectic life and serpentine pursuits of Harry Smith. Featuring Carol Bove, Raymond Foye, Andrew Lampert, and Charles Stein, this evening is devoted to talks and conversations about Smith’s interest in and artistic explorations of spiritual and occult practices alongside listening sessions and screenings.
5:30pm
Listening Session: Harry Smith’s Field Recordings
6:30pm
“Fragments of a Faith Forgotten”: A Presentation by Carol Bove, followed by a conversation between Bove and Andrew Lampert
7:30pm
Screening of Harry Smith’s Film No. 14: Late Superimpositions
8pm
“Harry Smith and the Future of Magick”: A Presentation by Charles Stein, followed by a conversation between Stein and Raymond Foye
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Harry Smith, Untitled (Zodiacal hexagramscratchboard), c. 1952 © Harry Smith
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