Hammer Museum to Open the First Museum Show Dedicated to Jazz Icon Alice Coltrane

Opening in February 2025.

Exhibitions

In February, UCLA’s Hammer Museum will lift the veil on Monument Eternal, the first museum exhibition inspired by the life and legacy of Jazz luminary Alice Coltrane. Taking its name from her 1977 book, the show will offer a rare glimpse into the expansive nature of Coltrane’s artistry through a showcase of unreleased audio recordings, rare footage and ephemera from the artist’s personal archive.

Monument Eternal takes part in The Year of Alice, a nationwide initiative celebrating her pioneering contributions, and will unfold across three thematic sections. Sonic Innovation delves into Coltrane’s constant experimentation with instruments and sound, while Spiritual Transcendence revels in the spiritual discovery that followed John Coltrane’s passing and the transcendental music that emerged. Finally, Architectural Intimacy spotlights her meticulous attention to form, color and sacred geometry, reflected in the design of the artist’s private home and spiritual sanctuary Sai Anantam Ashram.

Complementing these themes will be a showcase of works by 19 contemporary Black American artists inspired by Coltrane’s legacy, including Rashid Johnson, Jasper Marsalis, Cauleen Smith, Martine Syms, Star Feliz and her grandnephew Steven Ellison, better known as Flying Lotus. Through sculptures, painting, photographs and performances, these bring Coltrane’s autobiography into a contemporary dialogue, exploring her enduring impact on modern art and culture.

Alice Coltrane, Monument Eternal will be on view in Los Angeles from February 9 to May 4, 2025. Head to the Hammer’s website for more information on the show, performances and additional programming.

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