Blue Dog Speaks by George Rodrigue
When Cajun artist George Rodrigue began his series of "Blue Dog" paintings in 1984, he had no idea that they would consume the greater part of his life for over two decades and that the mysterious 'Blue Dog' would become a wildly popular international icon. This work reveals how an idea that originated in childhood tales grew far beyond.
The Blue Dog, created by George Rodrigue (1944-2013) is one of the most recognizable images in the world of contemporary art. Steeped in the legends and Cajun myths of Rodrigue's Louisiana upbringing, Blue Dog catapulted to worldwide fame in the early 1990s, and has never looked back. Featured in high-profile advertising campaigns (Absolut and Xerox) and on the set of TV's Friends, Blue Dog has been on an unprecedented journey--from a single painting hung in Rodrigue's gallery in New Orleans to becoming an international pop icon. Four US presidents have commissioned portraits with Blue Dog, and Rodrigue's celebrity clients include Tom Brokaw, Whoopi Goldberg, Harry Connick Jr., and Sylvester Stallone. Always a crowd-pleaser, the Blue Dog series has set attendance records at museum shows and exhibitions across the country. Rodrigue Studios has galleries located in Lafayette and New Orleans, Louisiana; and Carmel, California.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781402754081 |
| ISBN 10 | 1402754086 |
| Title | Blue Dog Speaks |
| Author | George Rodrigue |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Union Square & Co. |
| Year published | 2008-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 512 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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