Meredith Monk archive, 1959-2006.

ArchivalResource

Meredith Monk archive, 1959-2006.

The Meredith Monk archive contains substantial documentation of both the artistic and business aspects of Monk's career, as well as the workings of her company, the House Foundation For The Arts.

130 linear feet (300 boxes )

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 6811805

New York Public Library System, NYPL

Related Entities

There are 7 Entities related to this resource.

McBrien, Robert K., 1958-

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6x13v1g (person)

House Foundation for the Arts

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6vj22n6 (corporateBody)

Byrne, David, 1952-....

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6bk2b5x (person)

King, Kenneth, 1948-

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6hx42kr (person)

Kenneth King is an American postmodern dancer-choreographer and writer who was born in Freeport, New York on January 11, 1943. He received a B.A. in religion and philosophy from Antioch College in 1965. King studied dance at the Martha Graham School, Ballet Arts, and with Merce Cunningham, Paul Sanasardo, Mia Slavenska, and Syvilla Fort. His first New York dance was presented in 1964, with the title cup/saucer/two dancers/radio; it has been called the first “Pop Art” dan...

Björk

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w68q5k0g (person)

Monk, Meredith

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6rn3b0g (person)

Meredith Monk (born New York, NY, November 20, 1942) is a composer, singer, director/choreographer and creator of new opera, music theater works, films, and installations. She pioneered what is now called "extended vocal technique" and "interdisciplinary performance." During a career that spans more than forty years she has been acclaimed by audiences and critics as a major creative force in the performing arts. In 1968, Monk founded the House Foundation for the Arts, a ...

Meredith Monk & vocal ensemble

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6c03brc (corporateBody)