Cool Weird Awesome With Brady Carlson

Fine Art Week: Edmonia Lewis, A Sculptor Who Brought Her Subjects To Life

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This week we’re replaying some of our finest episodes about some of the finest works ever created. In this episode from October 2021, the story of sculptor Edmonia Lewis. She was born in the 1840s to a Black father and a Chippewa mother, and became the first Native American and Black woman to become an acclaimed sculptor. Plus: the exhibit known as Little Canada features miniature versions of some of this big country’s most famous cities, landmarks and attractions. ⁠Edmonia Lewis⁠ (Smithsonian American Art Museum)  ⁠Little Canada⁠ ⁠As a Patreon backer you'll turn each day's show into a work of art! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coolweirdawesome/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coolweirdawesome/support