New Exhibit Offers Close Up of Woody Guthrie
Filed by Ben Allen in Art & Life, Feature, Local News.
February 13, 2012
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The songs evoke a time when jobs were hard to find. The editorial cartoons reflect on the influence of money in politics. The quotes have no expiration date. Woody Guthrie’s work fits into a 21st century discussion. At the Gilcrease Museum, a new exhibit allows an up-close look inside the mind of the creative force. Recently, Mark Dolph, with the museum, walked me through…
Click above to hear the audio tour.
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I think my favorite Woody Guthrie song is "Pretty Boy Floyd." The is about how the real robbers of his day were the banks.