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Clifton Chenier (1985) by George Rodrigue
Hilliard Art Museum

Jun 1, 2024: “He inspired me,” said George Rodrigue, when I interviewed him about his 1985 portrait of Zydeco legend Clifton Chenier. “Still does. He didn’t curl up and let his disease stop him, even after losing a foot to diabetes. He kept on playing.” Following his cancer diagnosis in May 2012, Rodrigue painted theContinue reading “Clifton Chenier (1985) by George Rodrigue
Hilliard Art Museum”

Jolie Blonde (1974) by George Rodrigue
Hilliard Art Museum, Film 4/6

May 18, 2024: Painted in 1974, George Rodrigue’s first “Jolie Blonde” remains his most beloved. Join Wendy Rodrigue at the Hilliard Art Museum in Lafayette, Louisiana, for a closer look at this iconic Rodrigue masterpiece. Filmed by Douglas Magnus for the Life & Legacy Foundation, this video is the fourth of six in a specialContinue reading “Jolie Blonde (1974) by George Rodrigue
Hilliard Art Museum, Film 4/6″

Summer 2024, Rodrigue in Santa Fe!

This summer! Join Wendy Rodrigue in Santa Fe, New Mexico for unique art and storytelling offerings from the Life & Legacy Foundation and Santa Fe Community College Continuing Education. Hosted by Four Seasons Rancho Encantado Resort, these unplugged presentations feature original, rarely seen paintings by George Rodrigue from Wendy’s private collection. Also included, a fabulous NewContinue reading “Summer 2024, Rodrigue in Santa Fe!”

Summer 2024, Rodrigue in Santa Fe!

Join Wendy Rodrigue Magnus in Santa Fe, New Mexico for unique art and storytelling offerings from the Life & Legacy Foundation and Santa Fe Community College Continuing Education. Hosted by Four Seasons Rancho Encantado Resort, these unplugged presentations feature original, rarely seen paintings by George Rodrigue from Wendy’s private collection. Also included, a fabulous NewContinue reading “Summer 2024, Rodrigue in Santa Fe!”

Jazz Fest Portraits: George Rodrigue at the Hilliard Art Museum, Film 3 of 6

April 20, 2024: Join Wendy Rodrigue at the Hilliard Art Museum for a closer look at Rodrigue’s paintings for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, featuring the history behind portraits of legendary musicians, Mahalia Jackson (1995) Pete Fountain (1995/6) and Al Hirt (1999/2000). Filmed by Douglas Magnus for the Life & Legacy Foundation, thisContinue reading “Jazz Fest Portraits: George Rodrigue at the Hilliard Art Museum, Film 3 of 6”

Huey Long: George Rodrigue at the Hilliard Art Museum, Film 2 of 6, The Kingfish (1979)

Apr 1, 2024: Rodrigue’s iconic portrait of Governor Huey P. Long, “The Kingfish” (1979), prompted a surprising reaction from the artist when reunited with the large canvas during a career-spanning exhibition of his work at the New Orleans Museum of Art in 2008. Best known for his paintings of Blue Dogs and Cajun folklife, RodrigueContinue reading “Huey Long: George Rodrigue at the Hilliard Art Museum, Film 2 of 6, The Kingfish (1979)”

Bayou Teche Museum
March 11-15, 2024

Organized and sponsored by the Life & Legacy Foundation, the magnificent exhibition, George Rodrigue: Painting for Myself is currently on view at the Bayou Teche Museum in Rodrigue’s hometown of New Iberia, Louisiana. Curated by Dana Holland-Beickert of the Life & Legacy Foundation, this exceptional installation originated last year at the Museum of New ArtContinue reading “Bayou Teche Museum
March 11-15, 2024″

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