George Longfish: A Retrospective

In this program you will listen to art historian Molly McGlennen whose talk,
Text-Messaging Prayers: George Longfish and His Art of Communicating was recorded at the MAC on January 29th, 2009.  Dr. McGlennen’s talk describes the work of contemporary American Indian artist George Longfish whose work is on display at the MAC through April 5, 2009.

Dr. McGlennen is introduced by Ben Mitchell, MAC Senior Curator of Art.

Images of Longfish’s work referred to in this podcast are provided here.  Please click on the text below an image to view a larger image as you listen to Dr. McGlennen’s comments.
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  • 9/25/2009 1:13 AM Jim Danner wrote:
    George and I studied at "The School of the Art Instute of Chicago" I am the proud owner of an original piece of his sculpture. It is unsigned and wish that he would remember me and do me the honor of signing it.
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