Art Inc.

The Bust Project

Clip: Special | 9m 32s | Video has closed captioning.

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.

Aired: 11/02/22

Rating: NR

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Art Inc. is a local public television program presented by Rhode Island PBS.