The events surrounding the June 16 opening of this exhibition were spectacular, and it’s only the beginning! In the videos and photos below, enjoy glimpses of opening night (June 16), two gallery talks (June 17 and 18), docent training, and “Rodrigue’s Blue Dog Summer Art Camp” (June 19 and 26) at the West Baton RougeContinue reading “June 16, 2023
Opening Reception and surrounding events for
The River is the Road: Paintings by George Rodrigue”
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June 16, 2023
Rodrigue’s Art of Compromise (or not)
Jul 7, 2023 WEST BATON ROUGE MUSEUM: An unlikely lesson late in life remains a ghost-like mystery within George Rodrigue’s loose and sketch-like acrylic landscapes of 2009. Filmed within the exhibition, “George Rodrigue: The River is the Road,” at the West Baton Rouge Museum, with Wendy Rodrigue by Douglas Magnus. Organized by the Life &Continue reading “Rodrigue’s Art of Compromise (or not)”
Imaginate: Johannesburg, South Africa
Enjoy this enchanting selection of work that was sent to us all the way from South Africa, via our friend, Stacey Rozen of Johannesburg, a past recipient of the Women’s International Study Center fellowship at the Acequia Madre House in Santa Fe, New Mexico. From Imaginate’s founder Gill Haggis: “Stacey’s gorgeous gift of the BlueContinue reading “Imaginate: Johannesburg, South Africa”
President Ronald Reagan by George Rodrigue
Jun 29, 2023 LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY: The surprising story behind George Rodrigue’s 1986 historic portrait of President Ronald Reagan, filmed with Wendy Rodrigue at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Lots of intrigue with this one surrounding the painting’s design, multiple unveilings with Rodrigue and President Reagan, and a Moscow Summit exhibition that resulted inContinue reading “President Ronald Reagan by George Rodrigue”
June 18, 2023: George Rodrigue Father’s Day Exhibition Tour
This Father’s Day at 2pm, join Wendy Rodrigue for an insightful and personal tour of the new exhibition, “The River is the Road: Paintings by George Rodrigue”, including a special tribute to Rodrigue’s father, George, Sr., and his influence on the artist. Limited, first come first serve availability. Free with paid museum admission. For more informationContinue reading “June 18, 2023: George Rodrigue Father’s Day Exhibition Tour”
June 17, 2023: Gallery Talk and Tour
Gallery Talk and Tour with Wendy Rodrigue, 2:00 p.m. Experience George Rodrigue’s life and art with a personal guided tour by his widow Wendy Rodrigue. Limited, first come first serve availability. Free with paid museum admission. For more information call 225-336-2422. West Baton Rouge Museum • 845 N. Jefferson Ave • Port Allen, Louisiana • 225-336-2422
Blue Dog Hog by George Rodrigue
May 27, 2023 NEW ORLEANS: Join Wendy Rodrigue for the story behind George Rodrigue’s famous hand-painted Harley Davidson motorcycle. Filmed by Douglas Magnus at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel.
Rodrigue Steinway Piano
Apr 28, 2023 NEW ORLEANS: The surprising story behind George Rodrigue’s breathtaking 2012 artwork, hand-painted over four months on a 1913 Steinway & Sons piano, with restoration by Hall Piano Company. Filmed by @douglasmagnus at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, 2023.
A WWII Museum Masterpiece: George Rodrigue’s “Victory on Bayou St. John”
Apr 22, 2023, NEW ORLEANS: George Rodrigue described his painting of General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Boat Builder Andrew Higgins for The National World War II Museum as “the most important project of my life.” Filmed by Douglas Magnus at @wwiimuseum 2023.
“Aioli Dinner” by George Rodrigue
Apr 21, 2023, NEW ORLEANS: Join Wendy Rodrigue for a closer look at George Rodrigue’s 1971 masterpiece, “Aioli Dinner.” Filmed by Douglas Magnus at The Ogden Museum of Southern Art.