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A Literary Celebration in Collaboration with Hudson Valley Writers' Center
7.11.2007
From the Neuberger Museum of Art Summer Programs Pamphlet
THRENODY: A LITERARY CELEBRATION
WEDNESDAY July 11, 2007 | 6:15 PM
INTERPRETATIONS
This inspiring literary tribute to Cleve Gray's site-specific work focuses on the themes of war and peace. After a guided tour, authors who have interpreted Threnody through commissioned poems, created since the opening of the exhibition, will read their poetry.
Additionally, Francine du Plessix Gray, noted author and widow of Cleve Gray, will read from her memoir; and author Paul Rieckhoff will read from his critically-acclaimed memoir, Chasing Ghosts.
The program is presented in collaboration with the Writing Program at Manhattanville College and the Hudson Valley Writers' Center. Poetry readings are by students of award-winning poet Suji Kwock-Kim and Suzanne Cleary.
Ms. Kwock-Kim's Notes from a Divided Country won the Walt Whitman Award from the Academy of American Poets, The Nation/Discovery Award, and was a finalist for the PEN USA Award. Poet Suzanne Cleary will read from her second poetry collection Trick Pear.
Tour begins at 6:15 pm; readings begin at 7 pm.
$6; $3 Museum and Hudson Valley Writers' Center members;
Free to Purchase and Manhattanville College faculty, staff and students
Cleve Gray
Threnody 1972-73
Acrylic on canvas, 28 panels
240 x 110 inches (6 panels)
240 x 103 inches (22 panels)
Collection Friends of the Neuberger Museum of Art
Purchase College, State University of New York
Gift of the artist with support from the Friends of the Neuberger Museum of Art
Photo: Evelyn Hofer