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Discussing "The Painter and the Pest," a documentary film by Salman Rushdie, with Akumal Ramachander

BROADCAST: Apr. 9, 1987 | DURATION: 00:53:39

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Synopsis

The film details Ramachander's quest to introduce the art world to the talent and works of unknown, abstract expressionist painter Harold Shapinsky.

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 9, 1987

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
53 minutes, 39 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Film Visual Arts

People

Artists

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Rushdie, Salman. Painter and the pest. Ramachander, Akumal--Interviews Shapinsky, Harold. Documentary films--India--20th century. Art, Abstract. Painters--United States Audiotapes. Radio programs. Ramachander, Akumal,-- interviewee Ramachander, Akumal--Interviews. Audiotapes. Ramachander, Akumal, interviewee.

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