The Bust Project
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How the Athenaeum worked with renowned sculptor Robert Shure to diversify its collection.
The Providence Athenaeum has a wonderful art collection, including busts of illustrious persons, both ancient and modern, that have been donated over the decades. All of the busts, however, were white men – until the Bust Project. Join us to learn how the Athenaeum worked with renowned sculptor Robert Shure to diversify the collection using traditional Renaissance techniques.
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Art Inc. is a local public television program presented by Ocean State Media
The Bust Project
Clip: Special | 9m 32sVideo has Closed Captions
The Providence Athenaeum has a wonderful art collection, including busts of illustrious persons, both ancient and modern, that have been donated over the decades. All of the busts, however, were white men – until the Bust Project. Join us to learn how the Athenaeum worked with renowned sculptor Robert Shure to diversify the collection using traditional Renaissance techniques.
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