The two sides of Curtis Harvey

Curtis Harvey's creative work has played out on two parallel tracks. As a musician, he helped define a certain 1990s post-rock sound as guitarist and singer for Rex, and he has gone on to play with many other bands in Beacon and beyond. As director of exhibitions at Dia:Beacon, where he has worked in various roles for 22 years, Curtis installs the work of Fred Sandback, Meg Webster and other major artists. Most recently he supported the installation of Steve McQueen's massive and immersive  "Bass" installation on the basement level, and this interview has an extended discussion of this work. On Saturday January 25, Dia will host a symposium on this immersive sound and light experience, which will remain installed until May 26.  Related: Bass, Steve McQueen, Dia:Beacon