Discover the Pioneering Art of Meredith Monk at Oude Kerk Amsterdam

This major overview exhibition at Oude Kerk and Hartwig Art Foundation presents nearly sixty years of work by the pioneering artist Meredith Monk, exploring her interdisciplinary contributions to music, performance, and visual arts. Visitors can experience key works translated into immersive video and sound installations within the historic Oude Kerk.

The Oude Kerk Amsterdam and Hartwig Art Foundation present a significant overview of the work of Meredith Monk, a living legend renowned for her pioneering exploration of the human voice and interdisciplinary art forms. Spanning almost sixty years, this exhibition traces her career at the forefront of music, performance, and visual arts. Monk's voice is often described as both ancient and contemporary, finding a natural home in the Oude Kerk, Amsterdam's oldest building and a venue for contemporary art. The exhibition translates Monk's legendary stage work into an experiential encounter within the grand space of the Oude Kerk, featuring immersive video and sound installations. Key works such as "Songs of Ascension" (2008), "Quarry" (1976), and "Atlas" (1991) are reimagined for the Oude Kerk's architecture. The interactive installation "American Archaeology" (1988) receives an update as a local version, inviting visitors to contribute to a monument of collective memories. Additionally, the exhibition delves into the church's function as an archive, sharing previously unpublished interviews, sound fragments, scores, and scripts, particularly from her most recent work, "Indra’s Net."

Ticket information for the exhibition is available via a provided link, directing visitors to the official ticketing portal. General visitor information, including opening hours, is also accessible.