Douglas R. Ewart: Sound Seeker
Douglas R. Ewart, George E. Lewis, and Douglas Repetto, Rio Negro II , 1992/2005/2015. Installation view, The Freedom Principle: Experiments in Art and Music, 1965 to Now , Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia. Courtesy Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, photo: Constance Mensh.
Douglas R. Ewart, George E. Lewis, and Douglas Repetto, Rio Negro II , 1992/2005/2015. Installation view, The Freedom Principle: Experiments in Art and Music, 1965 to Now , Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia. Courtesy Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, photo: Constance Mensh. · License
Douglas R. Ewart: Sound Seeker opens at Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, United States, on February 11, 2027 and runs to July 4, 2027.
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This exhibition surveys the career of Minneapolis-based artist Douglas R. Ewart. Showcasing how he bridges music and visual art, the display features sonic sculptures, handcrafted instruments, paintings, garments, and archival items. Highlighted works include flutes crafted from bamboo, ceremonial staffs, and an interactive audio installation that demonstrates his collaborative creative process.
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- Walker Art CenterMinneapolis, United States · February 11 – July 4, 2027Opens 11 Feb 2027
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Douglas R. Ewart, George E. Lewis, and Douglas Repetto, Rio Negro II , 1992/2005/2015. Installation view, The Freedom Principle: Experiments in Art and Music, 1965 to Now , Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia. Courtesy Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, photo: Constance Mensh.
Douglas R. Ewart, George E. Lewis, and Douglas Repetto, Rio Negro II , 1992/2005/2015. Installation view, The Freedom Principle: Experiments in Art and Music, 1965 to Now , Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia. Courtesy Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, photo: Constance Mensh. · License · Source ↗