In this episode of HELGA, American painter Glenn Ligon talks about the value of difference. He also discusses his childhood, and what it means to have a parent who fiercely and playfully supports you. Ligon also talks about that there’s value in the things you do differently, and why he won’t take an afternoon nap in his own studio.
Glenn Ligon is one of the most recognizable figures in the contemporary art scene. His distinctive, political work uses repetition and transformation to abstract the texts of 20th-century writers and cultural figures, such as James Baldwin, Zora Neale Hurston, Gertrude Stein, Jean Genet, and Richard Pryor.
About the HELGA podcast: New York City-based multidisciplinary actress, singer, writer, and composer, Helga Davis, speaks artist-to-artist with her guests in the return of HELGA, the acclaimed arts and culture podcast. Each week features a new guest, sharing their stories of struggle and resilience along their creative journeys.
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Produced by Alex Ambrose and David Norville
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Produced by Brown Arts Institute
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