Hammer Museum's 'Monument Eternal' exhibition explores Alice Coltrane's legacy through archives and contemporary art.
The Hammer Museum in Los Angeles is showcasing 'Monument Eternal,' an exhibition dedicated to the life and legacy of Alice Coltrane, which will be open until May 4, 2025. This display includes archival documents, photographs, films, and audio recordings that highlight her evolution from jazz in Detroit, Paris, and New York to her spiritual rebirth as Turiyasangitananda. Nineteen contemporary artists, such as Martine Syms and Steven Ellison, have created new pieces for the exhibit. Ephraim Asili’s film 'Isis & Osiris' (2024) features harpist Brandee Younger reflecting on Coltrane's influence. The exhibition categorizes her legacy into 'Sonic Innovation,' 'Spiritual Transcendence,' and 'Architectural Intimacy,' portraying her as a divine figure through various artistic lenses. The concept stemmed from an ArtReview article published in April 2025.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Monument Eternal' at Hammer Museum, Los Angeles
- Focuses on Alice Coltrane's life and influence
- Includes archival materials, photos, films, and audio recordings
- Features 19 contemporary artists with newly commissioned works
- Runs through May 4, 2025
- Artists include Martine Syms, Steven Ellison, Jamal Cyrus
- Ephraim Asili's film features harpist Brandee Younger
- GeoVanna Gonzalez's sculpture references Vedic tradition
Entities
Artists
- Alice Coltrane
- John Coltrane
- Martine Syms
- Steven Ellison
- Flying Lotus
- Jamal Cyrus
- Ephraim Asili
- Brandee Younger
- GeoVanna Gonzalez
- Jasper Marsalis
- Shala Miller
Institutions
- Hammer Museum
- ArtReview
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Detroit
- Paris
- France
- New York