Honored with the US National Medal of Arts in 2015, Meredith Monk—acclaimed performer, composer, and voice artist—has been shaping the artistic landscape for decades. To Monk, the voice is as flexible as the hands, possessing a unique character that can transcend landscapes, ages, and genders. Monk in Pieces explores her groundbreaking work and life, featuring performances like “Juice,” the first theatrical presentation held at the Guggenheim, as well as her celebrated “Dolmen Music.” The film also highlights influential artists inspired by Monk, including Björk, who famously covered Monk’s “Gotham Lullaby,” and David Byrne, whose own work was deeply shaped by Monk’s boundary-pushing approach—she’s featured in his 1986 film True Stories. Her music has also been used in other films, including Nouvelle Vague by Jean-Luc Godard and The Big Lebowski by the Coen Brothers. In her latest project “Indra’s Net,” Monk speaks about her mortality and the possibility of her work being performed when she is gone. Through a blend of original performances and personal storytelling, Monk reflects on her views of the voice as a universal language, her loves that transcend gender, and her beloved pet turtle, a companion for over 40 years.
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