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RODRIGUE STUDIOS ANNOUNCES 2016 NEW ORLEANS EXHIBITION SCHEDULE<\/b><\/p>\n

Exhibitions Explore George Rodrigue\u2019s Unique Perspective on American Culture<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

NEW ORLEANS\u2014Three lifelong passions of George Rodrigue are celebrated in new exhibitions that demonstrate how the artist\u2019s personal interests were reflected as subjects in his art.\u00a0 <\/span>The Family of artist George Rodrigue announces a special series highlighting his visual interpretations of Music, Sports, and Politics, on view during 2016 at Rodrigue Studio, 730 Royal Street in the New Orleans French Quarter.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"DSC03451\"\u201cI\u2019m excited to join George\u2019s sons, Andr\u00e9 and Jacques, in sharing these outstanding original artworks, as well as the stories behind them,\u201d shares Rodrigue\u2019s widow, Wendy.\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cIn the opening exhibition, \u2018Celebrating Music,\u2019 for example, the Steinway piano on view is one of George\u2019s greatest career accomplishments.\u00a0 <\/span>In a day and age when he could have hired assistants to paint his complex design or reproduce it digitally, he instead spent three months in his garage hand-painting a grand piano.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Each installation includes original paintings from George Rodrigue\u2019s archives, as well as rarely seen artworks borrowed from private collectors.\u00a0 <\/span>The exhibitions are accompanied by quotes and anecdotes from George Rodrigue, as well as important works such as the large-scale Fais do-do<\/i>, which hung for many years behind the bandstand at Mulate\u2019s Cajun Restaurant in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana; a rarely-seen 2012 portrait of Sylvester Stallone as Rocky; and the controversial No More Dukes<\/i> (1996), Rodrigue\u2019s painted response to former Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard David Duke\u2019s bid for the U.S. Senate.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cCelebrating Music\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

February 24<\/b><\/span>th<\/sup><\/b><\/span> \u2013 May 15<\/b><\/span>th<\/sup><\/b><\/span> 2016<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Opening Reception: Thursday, February 25<\/i><\/span>th<\/sup><\/i><\/span>, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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Clifton Chenier, 1985, oil on canvas, 24×20 inches by George Rodrigue<\/p><\/div>\n

Music is an integral part of Louisiana\u2019s culture and was an important subject for George Rodrigue throughout his career, resulting in portraits of musical giants such as Clifton Chenier and Mahalia Jackson, Cajun favorites The Romero Brothers and the Rayne-bo Ramblers, and three wildly successful posters for the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, featuring Louis Armstrong, Pete Fountain, and Al Hirt.\u00a0 <\/span>Most exciting, this exhibition features a 100 year-old Steinway Grand Piano hand-painted by George Rodrigue in 2012 and signed by the talents who\u2019ve played it, including Allen Toussaint, Billy Joel, and Randy Newman. LEARN MORE<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Spirit of the Game\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

May 18<\/b><\/span>th<\/sup><\/b><\/span> \u2013 September 18<\/b><\/span>th<\/sup><\/b><\/span> 2016<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Opening Reception: Thursday, May 19<\/i><\/span>th<\/sup><\/i><\/span>, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nFrom Olympic heroes to football legends, Rodrigue Studios presents a collection of paintings honoring the spirit of the game. Artwork ranges from ballet to boxing, as well as portraits of Saints star Drew Brees and LSU mascot Mike the Tiger. In addition, the exhibition highlights the large-scale painting The Spirit of the Next Hero<\/i>, which became the official poster for the 1985 National Sports Festival and includes portraits of past Olympic gold medalists Greg Louganis, Linda Fratianne, Evelyn Ashford, Bart Conner, Mike Eruzione and Mark Breland.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cBlue Dog for President\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

September 21<\/b><\/span>st<\/sup><\/b><\/span> 2016 \u2013 January 8<\/b><\/span>th<\/sup><\/b><\/span> 2017<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Opening Reception: Thursday, September 22<\/i><\/span>nd<\/sup><\/i><\/span>, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nIn honor of the 2016 Presidential Election, Rodrigue Studio revisits \u201cBlue Dog for President,\u201d a hugely successful 1996 exhibition at Union Station in Washington, D.C. Artwork includes Rodrigue\u2019s portraits of Presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, Louisiana Governors Huey Long, Earl Long, Edwin Edwards, and Kathleen Blanco, as well as the artist\u2019s personal political commentary, presented in paintings and anecdotes both humorous and poignant.\u00a0 <\/span>Novelty items include \u201cBlue Dog for President\u201d campaign buttons, hats, and bumper stickers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Related Events<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Rodrigue\u2019s family, including Wendy Rodrigue and his sons Andr\u00e9 and Jacques, invite the artist\u2019s friends, fans, and collectors to join them at the opening receptions, as well as exhibition tours and other events.\u00a0 <\/span>Free and open to the public.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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