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Laurie Anderson's Secret Manuscript Locked Away for 88 Years
29 Aug
Summary
- Laurie Anderson's new manuscript will remain unseen until 2114.
- Her work is stored in a silent room at Oslo's Deichman Bjørvika library.
- The Future Library project aims to print texts using trees from its forest.
Grammy award-winning artist Laurie Anderson is the 13th contributor to the Future Library project, a unique initiative that locks away written works for 88 years. Her latest manuscript, alongside those of other prominent authors like Margaret Atwood and Han Kang, will remain hidden until 2114.
These secret texts are preserved in a dedicated silent room within Oslo's Deichman Bjørvika public library. The Future Library project, conceived by artist Katie Paterson, involves printing an anthology of these manuscripts using paper derived from 1,000 spruce trees planted in 2014 in Nordmarka, Oslo.
Anderson, a multimedia artist, has a diverse career spanning music, performance, and visual arts, with numerous accolades including a Grammy. She expressed her delight in joining the project, citing a lifelong love for books, libraries, and forests, inspired by childhood memories.
Her contribution could be a text, score, story, or something entirely new, intended to convey a message of love to future readers in 2114. The Future Library Trust selected Anderson for her ability to create imaginative work that resonates across time and explores future possibilities.
