All articles tagged with #grammy museum
Taylor Swift discussed navigating public perception across a 20-year career during a Grammy Museum conversation, explaining she writes for the fans, uses criticism to fuel her art, reflected on the Reputation era, described the Taylor’s Version re-recordings, and offered advice to young songwriters to show up and stay enthusiastic.
Taylor Swift told the Grammy Museum’s Icon Sessions that she sometimes claps back at critics by using words they have to look up, joking that verbal jabs can be witty. She said criticism can fuel her, but ultimate validation isn’t the goal, noting she makes music for the fans and for those who turn to her songs to cope. She also emphasized choosing a life in the spotlight and continuing to release music she loves.
At The Icon Sessions: A 20-Year Retrospective at the Grammy Museum, Taylor Swift wore a green Dôen Nelida Dress that fans say echoes the color palette and aesthetic of her 2006 debut era. The romantic, ruffled gown with a floral corsage and diamond jewelry sparked chatter that she’s nodding to her debut as she performs an unplugged mashup of songs, while fan excitement about a Taylor’s Version rerecording of her debut lingers.
Taemin will become the first K-pop solo artist to have a dedicated exhibit at the Grammy Museum in downtown Los Angeles, opening April 1, 2026 and running through May 25, 2026, showcasing two iconic outfits, his in-ear monitors, a white mic, his lightstick, and a handwritten fan note; the display honors his SHINee roots, solo career since 2014, and SuperM ties, and coincides with his first major U.S. festival appearance at Coachella 2026. Tickets are on sale now.
The Grammy Museum is launching the "Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit," a 5,000 square foot exhibit celebrating 50 years of hip-hop culture and its global impact. The exhibit will feature rare artifacts such as Tupac Shakur's handwritten essay, Notorious B.I.G.'s red leather pea jacket, and LL Cool J's red Kangol bucket hat. Visitors will explore various aspects of hip-hop, including music, choreography, fashion, activism, and car culture. The exhibit will also include interactive elements, allowing visitors to experiment with DJing, sampling, and rapping. The exhibit will open on October 7 and run until September 4, 2024.