Tragedy to transcendence': Alice Coltrane exhibit honors jazz legend's sonic and spiritual legacy
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The Hammer Museum in Los Angeles is hosting an exhibition titled "Monument Eternal," which celebrates the profound legacy of Alice Coltrane. Featuring 19 artists, the exhibit covers 10,000 sq ft with themes of sonic innovation, spiritual journey, and architectural intimacy. Sita Coltrane emphasizes the need to remember her mother through this artistic lens. The saffron-colored walls pay tribute to her practices, as visitors engage with the music and journey of Coltrane, which highlights the calming effects her compositions foster, especially in today's world needing healing and catharsis.
The exhibition spans 10,000 sq ft across four rooms featuring three major themes: sonic innovation, spiritual journey and architectural intimacy.
Sita said regarding how her mother's work should be remembered in a conversation about the art exhibition named after her published diary, Monument Eternal.
People are latching on to her music in a moment where we need a sort of cathartic experience, we need a healing.
The saffron-colored walls throughout the exhibition is an ode to the color Turiya wore often, which signifies her soul's elevation to sadhu.
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