Meredith Monk

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Meredith Monk is a groundbreaking artist whose work transcends traditional boundaries in music, theater, dance, video, and installation, making her a pioneer of site-specific performance. Central to her artistry is the evocative power of the human voice, transforming the body into a resonating space for a universal, wordless language. She was the first to create a performance for the Guggenheim Museum's rotunda and has performed in diverse venues, from public car parks to opera stages. This catalogue offers the first comprehensive analysis of her career, featuring previously unpublished archival materials, musical notations, drawings, and photographs, along with a revealing conversation with Monk. The essays highlight her enduring influence and the contemporary relevance of her work. Born in New York City in 1942, Monk began exploring the human voice's spectrum through abstract vocal expressions in the early 1960s, developing “extended vocal technique” in her solo performances that showcased her impressive three-octave range. In 1968, she founded The House to foster interdisciplinary performance and later established the Meredith Monk & Vocal Ensemble. An award-winning filmmaker, Monk has received numerous accolades, including the National Medal of Arts.