Harry Smith — visual artist, experimental filmmaker, record collector, bohemian & mystic —was born 100 years ago
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Photo by Gavin Friday Harry Smith, visual artist, experimental filmmaker, record collector, bohemian, mystic and largely self-taught student of anthropology, was born 100 years ago. Smith was an important figure in the Beat Generation scene in New York City. Besides his films, Smith is widely known for his influential Anthology of American Folk Music, drawn from his extensive collection of out-of-print commercial 78 rpm recordings.
Harry Smith — visual artist, experimental filmmaker, record collector, bohemian & mystic —was born 100 years ago
Harry Smith — visual artist, experimental…
Harry Smith — visual artist, experimental filmmaker, record collector, bohemian & mystic —was born 100 years ago
Photo by Gavin Friday Harry Smith, visual artist, experimental filmmaker, record collector, bohemian, mystic and largely self-taught student of anthropology, was born 100 years ago. Smith was an important figure in the Beat Generation scene in New York City. Besides his films, Smith is widely known for his influential Anthology of American Folk Music, drawn from his extensive collection of out-of-print commercial 78 rpm recordings.