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Brion Gysin

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Brion Gysin (1916–1986) was a British-born artist, writer and performer associated with the Beat Generation, known for sound work, visual art and the Dreamachine.

Born 1916, died 1986; associated with the Beat Generation; collaborated with William S. Burroughs; co-inventor of the Dreamachine (with Ian Sommerville); co-author of The Third Mind (with William S. Burroughs).

A positive, contextual review of Brion Gysin's album Self-Portrait Jumping that highlights his multifaceted practice, the Dreamachine suite, and notable collaborators. The piece frames the album as an accessible entry to Gysin's experimental output and the wider Beat-affiliated scene.

For:Fans of the Beat Generation, experimental music, sound poetry, and avant-garde art

 Brion Gysin (1916-1986) belongs to the list of eclectic artists who profoundly and for a long time traversed the so-called "beat generation" era; yet among so many 'family' artists, Gysin stands out for his versatile activity as a storyteller, performer, poet, composer, and painter.

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