June 11, 2024: Commissioned by the Democratic National Committee, George Rodrigue’s “Walking Into the 21st Century” (1996) was the official inaugural poster for the second Clinton/Gore term. Join Wendy Rodrigue at the Hilliard Art Museum in Lafayette, Louisiana for a closer look at this historic Rodrigue American portrait. Filmed by Douglas Magnus for the LifeContinue reading “Clinton and Gore, 1996 by George Rodrigue
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Clinton and Gore, 1996 by George Rodrigue
Clifton Chenier (1985) by George Rodrigue
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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
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Jolie Blonde (1974) by George Rodrigue
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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
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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”