As a teenager in the ‘90s, ‘grunge’ was the word. So I was particularly excited to learn about the Seattle Art Museum’s current exhibition, “Kurt,” which features works of art inspired by Kurt Cobain and the Seattle Grunge music movement. But before I throw on my oversized flannel shirt over my baggy jeans and head to the museum, I thought I would get a little inspiration of my own from the library.
Cobain, by the editors of Rolling Stone, features the magazine’s coverage of the band during their short time together, and includes some amazing pictures.
Cobain Unseen, by Charles R. Cross, includes previously unseen artifacts and photographs from his estate’s archives.
Finally, for some true authenticity, check out reproductions of the actual notebooks written by the legend himself in Journals, by Kurt Cobain.
Or, if you’d rather listen, check out the documentary Kurt Cobain: About a Son, on DVD. It includes audio taped interviews of Cobain, as well as the music of over 20 artists who influenced Cobain’s music. We also have the soundtrack on CD.
The exhibition is running until September 6th, so there is plenty of time to read up and check it out. Come as you are.~Samantha W.
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