Join Ars Nova Workshop and Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia (ICA) for a virtual tour of Milford Graves: A Mind-Body Deal, an exhibition gathering the many-layered and multi-faceted works of free jazz pioneer and polymath Milford Graves.

The tour will be led by Mark Christman, Artistic Director of Ars Nova Workshop; and Anthony Elms, Daniel and Brett Sundheim Chief Curator, ICA.

UPDATE (1/12/2021) — We’re pleased to announce that Milford Graves will be joining the exhibition curators online for this program.

ICA’s Curator-Led Tours offer a unique opportunity to learn about our current exhibitions from the curators. Each tour covers the overarching themes and broader contexts of the exhibition, highlighting key works of art, and providing insight into the curatorial process.

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Documentation

January 13, 2021 – “Guided Virtual Tour of Milford Graves: A Mind-Body Deal,” video recording provided by ICA Philadelphia. (YouTube)

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Milford Graves: A Mind-Body Deal is organized by Mark Christman, Artistic Director, Ars Nova Workshop, with Anthony Elms, Daniel and Brett Sundheim Chief Curator, ICA. Curatorial support provided by Jake Meginsky. Accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue to be published by Inventory Press.

Major support for Milford Graves: A Mind-Body Deal has been provided by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, with additional support from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts and the Joseph Robert Foundation.

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