Lee Ranaldo is a legend in the international art world, not only for his work as guitarist in the groundbreaking rock band Sonic Youth and involvement in numerous other musical projects, but also for his drawings, poetry, and spoken word. He is a prolific artist, thinker, and writer obsessed with films, philosophy, and the Beat Generation.
Lee will engage the audience in all areas of his artistic life—sharing his passions, and his musical talent, including a sound demonstration of extended guitar techniques.
Please call +86 10 57800200 from Tuesday to Friday 11:00-18:00 to book. Please note that you may only book one seat at a time. Members can also book by sending an email to members@159.138.20.147.
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Lee Ranaldo is a singer, guitarist, writer, producer, visual artist, and one of the founding members of influential rock band Sonic Youth. Born in Long Island, Ranaldo began his music career in New York in the 1980s, playing in several bands including the early electric guitar orchestra of avant-garde musician Glenn Branca alongside Sonic Youth bandmate Thurston Moore.
Throughout his career, Ranaldo has frequently produced sound, performance, and visual art. He has released over 50 solo, group, and collaborative recordings. He also has had a dozen books published, including travel journals, poetry, and art books.
Ranaldo's artwork has been exhibited at numerous galleries and museums, including the Sydney Museum of Contemporary Art, NSCAD, and others.
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