Recording is of Sam Gilliam's and Ruth Fine's conversation, which was the 2003 lecture in the series of Edward Elson artist lectures. Discussion topics include Gilliam's life, education, teaching and giving lectures, moving from figurative to abstract paintings, Washington Color School, Gilliam's artwork, paintings, sculptures, and doing commissions. Numerous people mentioned include Piet Mondrian, Hans Hofmann, Mark Rothko, Howard Mehring, Tom Downing, Ken Noland.
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Sam Gilliam and Ruth Fine. Conversation with Sam Gilliam and Ruth Fine, National Gallery of Art, 2003 April 28. Ruth Fine papers, 1929-2016. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution Washington, D.C. 20560
