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“Build It Back Again” at Tibet House US Benefit Concert

“Build It Back Again” at Tibet House US Benefit Concert

The artists, curated by Philip Glass, on stage at the 31st Annual Tibet House US Benefit encouraged resistance.

Pathway to Paris Benefit Draws Attention to “1,000 Cities” Project

Pathway to Paris Benefit Draws Attention to “1,000 Cities” Project

With the aid of Patti Smith, Joan Baez, Michael Stipe and more, Pathway to Paris raised awareness of climate change and their "1,000 Cities" initiative at Carnegie Hall.

Every Time It Rains: How Kate Bush and Patti Smith Immortalized Wilhelm Reich in Song

Every Time It Rains: How Kate Bush and Patti Smith Immortalized Wilhelm Reich in Song

Inspired by Wilhelm Reich’s “energy of orgasms”, Kate Bush is stylized, controlled, lush, and multi-layered in her approach; Patti Smith, on the other hand, is ferocious and driven.

Summerstage Night Belongs to Fred “Sonic” Smith (Patti Smith’s Tribute)

Summerstage Night Belongs to Fred “Sonic” Smith (Patti Smith’s Tribute)

Patti Smith celebrated her late husband's birthday in Central Park with their children and her band.
Tibet House’s 30th Anniversary Benefit Concert Celebrated Philip Glass’ 80th

Tibet House’s 30th Anniversary Benefit Concert Celebrated Philip Glass’ 80th

Philip Glass, the artistic director of the Tibet House benefits, celebrated his 80th birthday at this year's annual benefit with performances from Patti Smith, Iggy Pop, Brittany Howard, Sufjan Stevens and more.
Soundwalk Collective: Killer Road

Soundwalk Collective: Killer Road

Atmospheric soundscape architects Soundwalk Collective team up with proto-punk legend Patti Smith to breathe new life into the work of Nico.
Soundwalk Collective, Jesse Paris Smith and Patti Smith Pay Tribute to Nico’s Haunting Poetry

Soundwalk Collective, Jesse Paris Smith and Patti Smith Pay Tribute to Nico’s Haunting Poetry

The works of the German art rock singer, who died in 1988, are reinterpreted through this ambient-sounding collaboration with Patti Smith.
‘Agnostic’: Against Theists and Atheists

‘Agnostic’: Against Theists and Atheists

Lesley Hazleton’s brand of agnosticism simply holds open a space for contemplative thinking.
On the Sameness and Difference of ‘Warhol & Mapplethorpe’

On the Sameness and Difference of ‘Warhol & Mapplethorpe’

This new museum book highlights the challenge of housing two giants under one roof, with mixed results.
Patti Smith’s Practice of Everyday Living Will Intrigue Readers of ‘M Train’

Patti Smith’s Practice of Everyday Living Will Intrigue Readers of ‘M Train’

Every chapter in M Train digs a fresh grave in the chambers of Patti Smith's memory.
The Pop Group Brings Funky Disco Social Criticism to Brooklyn – 16 March 2015

The Pop Group Brings Funky Disco Social Criticism to Brooklyn – 16 March 2015

Hearing the Pop Group in action in the present day makes you wish bands that are half the Pop Group’s age would try harder.

Patti Smith: Banga