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Official account for the archives of Harry Everett Smith - filmmaker, musicologist, mystic, & one of the least understood figures in postwar American culture

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hs_archives Harry Smith Archives @hs_archives ·
6 Dec

ATTN NYC:

Join us at the @whitneymuseum this weekend!

My Harry is a 3-day convening of some of Smith’s devoted friends & aficionados, all of whom have championed the unclassifiable artist, filmmaker, musicologist, and collector since his death in 1991.

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ginsbergpoem AllenGinsbergEstate @ginsbergpoem ·
27 Nov

@HS_Archives - Harry Smith - Celebration continues - on the Allen Ginsberg Project https://allenginsberg.org/2023/11/m-n-27/

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joseph_gaglione Joseph Gaglione @joseph_gaglione ·
27 Nov

Harry Everett Smith

Died on this day November 27, 1991,
New York City

Filmmaker, folklorist, painter, collector, alchemist, polymath…

- Photo : Allen Ginsberg

@HS_Archives

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hs_archives Harry Smith Archives @hs_archives ·
29 Nov

Los Angeles! Join the Harry Smith Archives and LA Film Forum tomorrow night (11/30) at @2220Arts for a screening of Harry’s films with a live improvised score. Get your tickets now because it will sell out!

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hs_archives Harry Smith Archives @hs_archives ·
30 Oct

🎈NOW AVAILABLE🎈at http://harrysmitharchives.com:

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This limited-edition print by @GeminiGEL contains a phantasmagorical universe as envisioned by Harry’s dear friend and compatriot, Allen Ginsberg.

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Countdown!! “Harry Smith: Fragments of a Faith F Countdown!! “Harry Smith: Fragments of a Faith Forgotten”
Another incredible press round-up for Cosmic Schol Another incredible press round-up for Cosmic Scholar! 1) @literaryhub 2) @newyorkermag 3) Morning Star | The People's Daily 4) @bookforum 5) @theartsfuse 6) Authors John Szwed & Bret Lunsford in conversation last weekend in Bellingham, Washington . . . #HarrySmith100 #JohnSzwed #harryeverettsmith #harrysmitharchives #musicbiography
The Harry Smith Hometown(s) Tour kicks off tonight The Harry Smith Hometown(s) Tour kicks off tonight (9.15) with @knwyrownrecords and author John Szwed at @townhall_seattle followed by a reading and discussion Saturday (9.16) at @anacortespubliclibrary and wrapping up Sunday (9.17) with screenings + Q&A at @pickfordfilm in Bellingham! Maybe take a little road trip and check out all three if you’re feeling ambitious! 👀🧠⚡️ . . . #HarrySmith100 #harrysmitharchives #harryeverettsmith #anacortes #bellingham #seattle
Less than 1 month until the opening of Fragments o Less than 1 month until the opening of Fragments of a Faith Forgotten: The Art of Harry Smith at the @whitneymuseum!!! We couldn’t be more thrilled to present his first ever solo exhibition to the world and hope you will all join us to celebrate his remarkable and singular work. Member previews begin September 28th and the exhibit will be open to the public beginning October 4th! Harry Smith, Untitled, c. 1952. Watercolor and ink on paper, 9 x 6 in. (22.9 x 15.2 cm). Lionel Ziprin Archive, New York . . . #HarrySmith100 #harrysmitharchives #harryeverettsmith #whitneymuseum #lionelziprin #beatgeneration #anthologyofamericanfolkmusic #experimentalfilm
“Smith added a great deal to the national stock “Smith added a great deal to the national stock of peculiarity. He was the worm at the bottom of American culture’s mezcal bottle. You slam the glass down, because his experience still makes you feel alive.” The glowing reviews for Cosmic Scholar continue with a fantastically-written piece by @dwightgarner. The full @nytimes article appears both in print and online! . . . #HarrySmith100 #cosmicscholar #johnszwed #bobdylan #harrysmitharchives #allenginsberg #harryeverettsmith
SAVE THE DATE! August 23, 2023 - 6pm PST - @cityli SAVE THE DATE! August 23, 2023 - 6pm PST - @citylightsbooks presents John Szwed in conversation with @raymondfoye! Grammy Award-winning music scholar and celebrated biographer John Szwed presents the first biography of Harry Smith, the brilliant eccentric who transformed twentieth century art and culture. This is a virtual event that will be hosted by City Lights on the Zoom platform. 📷: Arthur Cantrill . . . #HarrySmith100 #harryeverettsmith #harrysmitharchives #johnszwed #raymondfoye #cosmicscholar
Thrilled to be featured in @artinamerica ‘s late Thrilled to be featured in @artinamerica ‘s latest Datebook: The Art World’s Fall Happenings to Add to Your Calendar! The upcoming Harry Smith exhibition at @whitneymuseum and biography are in fine company alongside the likes of Ed Ruscha, Beverly Glenn-Copeland, John Waters, and Leonora Carrington. 👁️🔜 . . . #HarrySmith100 #harryeverettsmith #anthologyofamericanfolkmusic #cosmicscholar #johnszwed #harrysmitharchives #edruscha #leonoracarrington #johnwaters #beverlyglenncopeland
Many thanks to @insidehook for spreading the good Many thanks to @insidehook for spreading the good word about the enthralling new Harry Smith biography penned by the legendary John Szwed. Grab a copy at your local bookshop starting August 22nd! ✨ 📖 ✨ . . . #harryeverettsmith #HarrySmith100 #harrysmitharchives #pattismith #allenginsberg #anthologyofamericanfolkmusic #alchemy
Dave Ket’acik Nicolai demonstrating #stringfigur Dave Ket’acik Nicolai demonstrating #stringfigures #harrysmith100
String Figure workshop Dave Ket’acik Nicolai dem String Figure workshop Dave Ket’acik Nicolai demonstrating “the Bear” one of Harry Smith’s favorites. Philip Noble, expert extraordinaire. #stringfigures #harrysmith@100 #harrysmith
String Figure Workshop. Interdisciplinary approach String Figure Workshop. Interdisciplinary approach to explore connections between anthropology, math, film, art and history of knowledge. #stringfigures #harrysmith@100 #harrysmith
The Harry Smith @ 100 festivities continue as we j The Harry Smith @ 100 festivities continue as we join our dear friends at @smithsonianfolkways to celebrate 75 years since the iconic independent label Folkways Records was founded by Marian Distler & Moses Asch in New York City! First up, on July 6th you can see a screening of Harry’s “Early Abstractions” as part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The program is free and open to the public! Check out @smithsonianfolkways page for more details about the festival. 🎶🪕🎶
On this very day, 100 years ago, one of the most u On this very day, 100 years ago, one of the most unique characters to ever grace this planet was born. Whether through his paintings, his records, his collages, his films, his work as a shaman, his many collections, or his persnickety attitude, Harry Everett Smith left an indelible mark on underground culture. With the many events and exhibitions celebrating his life this year, we hope that a new generation will be able to appreciate and be inspired by his many contributions. HAPPY 100 HARRY! 📷: Allen Ginsberg, courtesy of the Allen Ginsberg Trust
Beth Orton’s rendition of ‘Frankie’ Beth Orton’s rendition of ‘Frankie’
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Happy 100th birthday Harry Smith! Celebrating @abc Happy 100th birthday Harry Smith! Celebrating @abconcerts Paper airplanes strewn about, welling guests for three days of events. #harrysmith@100
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An ode to Harry Smiths “Anthology of American Fo An ode to Harry Smiths “Anthology of American Folk Music” @shovel_dance_collective takes it to the next level!
A capella encore from Shover Dance Collective. A capella encore from Shover Dance Collective.
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