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Artists Authors, Writers Visual Arts
  • Pablo Picasso

    Studs Terkel comments and presents Picasso unveiling ceremony on its 30th anniversary

    Aug. 15, 1997

    Presenting at the Picasso unveiling: dedication ceremony and comments 30th anniversary.

  • Shel Silverstein

    Shel Silverstein discusses his books, children's literature, and art; part 1

    Nov. 20, 1961

    Shel Silverstein discusses his books "Lafcadio: The Lion Who Shot Back" and "Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book".. Shel Silverstein discusses his books, children's literature, and cartoonists.

  • Robert Del Tredici discusses his book "At Work in the Fields of the Bomb"

    Jun. 6, 1988

    Robert del Tredici photographer, artist, and author discusses the history of nuclear weapon production plants around the United States and the effects of nuclear radiation.

  • Millard and Ramona Lampell discuss their book "O, Appalachia"

    Oct. 23, 1989

    According to Ramona Lampell, Appalachia is often associated with hillbilles and poor people. The Lampells wanted to change that stereotype with their book, "O, Appalachia: Artists of the Southern Mountains". By showing off the work of 20 artists', the Lampells hope the people of Appalachia feel good about themselves and where they come from.

  • Margaret Randall in discussion with Studs Terkel

    Mar. 24, 1986
  • Jack Levine, Phillip J. Schiller in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Oct. 25, 1995

    Discussing the exhibit and book "In the Eye of the Storm: an Art of Conscience, 1930-1970: Selections from the Collection of Philip J.& Suzanne Schiller," with artist Jack Levine, and exhibit sponsor Philip Schiller.

  • Interviewing historian and photographer Vicki Goldberg

    1980
  • Alfred Brendel

    Interview with Alfred Brendel

    Apr. 28, 1994

    Interviewing pianist, painter and essayist Alfred Brendel.

  • Herbert Block, known as "Herblock," discusses his drawings as an editorial cartoonist and the new book "Straight Herblock"

    Nov. 13, 1964

    Herblock and Studs talk about his newest book "Straight Herblock." They talk about some of his most acclaimed drawings and the social/political questions they pose.

  • Gordon Parks

    Gordon Parks discusses his book "Shannon"

    Sep. 10, 1981

    Discussing the book "Shannon" with the author Gordon Parks.

  • Frank Malina in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Jan. 17, 1980
  • Discussing the book "Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art" with the author, artist Scott McCloud

    Jun. 30, 1994
  • Art Spiegelman

    Discussing the book "The Wild Party: The Lost Classic" with the illustrator Art Spiegelman

    Nov. 29, 1994
  • Discussing the book "The New American Ghetto" with the author, photographer Camilo Jose Vergara

    Dec. 27, 1995
  • Robert Rauschenberg

    Discussing the book "Rauschenberg, Art and Life" with the author, Mary Lynn Kotz

    Oct. 29, 1991

    Mary Lynn Kotz discusses her book "Rauschenberg, Art and Life" with Studs as they recount the works and story of 20th century art pioneer Robert Rauschenberg. They survey his career beginning in Port Arthur, TX, discussing his Depression-era upbringing which caused him to reuse and salvage virtually any object and transform it into art, his studies in Paris, made possible by the G.I.

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