The River - Spending the War Without You: Virtual Backgrounds - Norton Lecture 1

Explore the first installment of Laurie Anderson's six-part Norton Lecture series, "Spending the War Without You: Virtual Backgrounds." Delve into "The River," a thought-provoking talk examining the challenges artists and citizens face in reinventing culture with ambiguity and beauty. Investigate the concept of spending time in the slowdown, focusing on time in music and stories. Gain insights from Anderson, a renowned American creative pioneer known for her diverse artistic roles, including visual artist, composer, poet, and filmmaker. Participate in a Q&A session moderated by Claire Chase, Professor of the Practice at Harvard University's Department of Music. Discover the significance of the Charles Eliot Norton Professorship in Poetry and its broad interpretation of "poetry" in language, music, and fine arts.