Singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus discusses her new album "Forever Is A Feeling" and its deep connections to visual art, including a cover portrait by artist Will St. John and a song titled "Modigliani" inspired by visits to the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia. In an interview with ARTnews at the Barnes, Dacus explains how museums serve as creative spaces for her songwriting and how the Barnes's unique salon-style arrangement without title cards allows her to make personal connections with artworks.
This interview matters because it highlights the growing intersection between popular music and the visual art world, with musicians increasingly drawing inspiration from art history and staging performances at major cultural institutions. Dacus's reflections on public art education and the accessibility of museums also underscore broader conversations about arts funding and the role of cultural institutions in nurturing creativity across disciplines.