Sitting with George Rodrigue: A selection of work ranging from the 1970s until his death in 2013. On display now through July 13 at the Hilliard Art Museum. | Lafayette, Louisiana
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Sitting with George Rodrigue: A selection of work ranging from the 1970s until his death in 2013. On display now through July 13 at the Hilliard Art Museum. | Lafayette, Louisiana
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George Rodrigue and His Blue Dogs
George Rodrigue and His Blue Dogs
May 22, 2019
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George Rodrigue's Art in Venice During the Art Biennale 2024 George Rodrigue's artworks are featured at the European Cultural Centre's Personal Structures exhibit during this year's Venice Art Biennale. Explore twelve pieces spanning Rodrigue's illustrious career from landscapes to Cajuns to Blue Dog at the Palazzo Bembo. Personal Structures is the biennial contemporary art exhibition organized and hosted by the European Cultural Centre in Venice, Italy. The 7th edition will run from 20 April un
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George Rodrigue's Art in Venice During the Art Biennale 2024 George Rodrigue's artworks are featured at the European Cultural Centre's Personal Structures exhibit during this year's Venice Art Biennale. Explore twelve pieces spanning Rodrigue's illustrious career from landscapes to Cajuns to Blue Dog at the Palazzo Bembo. Personal Structures is the biennial contemporary art exhibition organized and hosted by the European Cultural Centre in Venice, Italy. The 7th edition will run from 20 April un
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Blue - The Life and Art of George Rodrigue
Blue - The Life and Art of George Rodrigue
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Jacques Rodrigue, son of legendary Cajun artist George Rodrigue, shares heartfelt words in honor of what would’ve been Chef Paul’s 85th birthday. ❤️ Thank you, Jacques, for this moving tribute. Both George and Chef Paul captured the soul of Louisiana—one through art, the other through food—and shared it with the world. | Magic Seasoning Blends ®
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Jacques Rodrigue, son of legendary Cajun artist George Rodrigue, shares heartfelt words in honor of what would’ve been Chef Paul’s 85th birthday. ❤️ Thank you, Jacques, for this moving tribute. Both George and Chef Paul captured the soul of Louisiana—one through art, the other through food—and shared it with the world. | Magic Seasoning Blends ®
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George Rodrigue opened his first Rodrigue Studios gallery in New Orleans in 1989. In 2010, he established his dream gallery space in one of the most historic buildings on Royal Street, nestled in the heart of the French Quarter, just behind the iconic St. Louis Cathedral. This flagship location stands as a testament to Rodrigue’s legacy and artistic vision. The gallery showcases Rodrigue’s depictions of the Louisiana landscape, rich Cajun culture, and his famous Blue Dog series. | Art of George
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George Rodrigue opened his first Rodrigue Studios gallery in New Orleans in 1989. In 2010, he established his dream gallery space in one of the most historic buildings on Royal Street, nestled in the heart of the French Quarter, just behind the iconic St. Louis Cathedral. This flagship location stands as a testament to Rodrigue’s legacy and artistic vision. The gallery showcases Rodrigue’s depictions of the Louisiana landscape, rich Cajun culture, and his famous Blue Dog series. | Art of George
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For decades, the unsanctioned horse races on bush tracks in Carencro were a popular pastime for the people of Acadiana. The racetracks in Carencro were known for racing quarter horses as opposed to thoroughbreds and having young boys ride as jockeys. Painted in 1976, Carencro Race Track demonstrates Rodrigue’s interest in depicting various aspects of Cajun culture. In the painting two jockeys ride their horses through the Louisiana landscape. Rodrigue balances the sense of motion within this pai
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For decades, the unsanctioned horse races on bush tracks in Carencro were a popular pastime for the people of Acadiana. The racetracks in Carencro were known for racing quarter horses as opposed to thoroughbreds and having young boys ride as jockeys. Painted in 1976, Carencro Race Track demonstrates Rodrigue’s interest in depicting various aspects of Cajun culture. In the painting two jockeys ride their horses through the Louisiana landscape. Rodrigue balances the sense of motion within this pai
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Thank you Lafayette, Louisiana for highlighting the “Sitting with George Rodrigue” exhibit at Hilliard Art Museum at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette through July 13th! Learn more: https://georgerodrigue.com/blog/discover-the-essence-of-blue-dog-hilliard-art-museum-welcomes-sitting-with-george-rodrigue-exhibition-from-january-27/ | Art of George Rodrigue
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George Rodrigue's Blue Road to Glory, based on his 1999 painting, portrays the Blue Dog in a surreal landscape with cotton candy pink clouds and vivid red ground. A river winds through the scene, symbolizing the waterways that once served as vital roads for Cajun travel. The print edition employs the split fountain effect, a signature of Rodrigue's early printmaking, creating unique color gradations in the sky, making each print unique. BLUE ROAD TO GLORY Designed 1999/Printed 2024 12 x 16 inche
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New documentary premiering about George Rodrigue and his famous ‘Blue Dog’ art
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NEW ESTATE RELEASE! Dog in a Box, is based on a 1990 painting by the same title, the playful scene depicts a Blue Dog in a box situated in a classic Rodrigue landscape. The painting pays homage to Rodrigue’s real life dog, Tiffany, who was originally brought home to the Rodrigue family in a box. The Blue Dog in a box can also be understood as a larger metaphor for Rodrigue’s work. Rodrigue often spoke about the Blue Dog as a visual vehicle for him to explore new ideas and comment on contemporary
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Sons of George Rodrigue sue his widow over control of Blue Dog artist's empire
Jul 31, 2019
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No one controlled how George Rodrigue approached his art via CBS Sunday Morning #tbt 2008 | Art of George Rodrigue
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George Rodrigue explains the origins of the Acadians and their migration to South Louisiana and why he chose to paint their pain and suffering. Video recored in Rodrigue's Lafayette, Louisiana studio for “Rodrigue: Acadian Artist” 1983. | Art of George Rodrigue
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Ever wonder how George Rodrigue invented the Blue Dog? Wendy Rodrigue shares this story and many more during her tours of The River is the Road: Paintings by George Rodrigue. Join us for tours today, Friday, June 6 and tomorrow, Saturday, June 7. For more information and tour times visit our website. Look under the Events tab and click on Register for Events. #museumtours #louisianaartist @life.and.legacy @wendy.rodrigue | Alexandria Museum of Art
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George Rodrigue founded Blue Dog Cafe of Lafayette in 1999. He wanted to have a place where he and his friends could gather and celebrate their Cajun history. Today the restaurant is owned by Rodrigue’s sons, Andre and Jacques. The restaurant serves as the ultimate tribute to the man who once observed, “We have a different cuisine, we have a different music, we love living here and we’ve kept our culture intact.” Learn more about the latest happenings at the restaurant in today’s article via The
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In the shadow of Louisiana’s bayous, George Rodrigue’s Blue Dog transcends kitsch, embodying identity, loss, and cultural resonance through Cajun folklore and personal narrative. For curators and scholars exploring regionalism and modern iconography, BLUE: The Life and Art of George Rodrigue offers a profound study of the artist’s evolution. This award-winning and first career spanning documentary, rich with unseen archives and insights from family, collectors, and luminaries like Emeril Lagasse
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That's a wrap for Rodrigue Blue Dog Film ! Huge thanks to the @neworleansfilmfestival for selecting “Blue: The Life and Art of George Rodrigue” as part of the 2024 Festival lineup and @humana, as the North American Premiere title sponsor. The film’s broadcast premiere is right around the corner on @lpb_org & @wlaenola on December 8, with several other screenings across the US in the works, and it is to be streaming on PBS next spring. Until then, enjoy a few special moments from the premiere, wi
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Blue - The Life and Art of George Rodrigue: Official Trailer
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George Rodrigue opened his first Rodrigue Studios gallery in New Orleans in 1989. In 2010, he established his dream gallery space in one of the most historic buildings on Royal Street, nestled in the heart of the French Quarter, just behind the iconic St. Louis Cathedral. This flagship location stands as a testament to Rodrigue’s legacy and artistic vision. The gallery showcases Rodrigue’s depictions of the Louisiana landscape, rich Cajun culture, and his famous Blue Dog series. The exhibit spac
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Curious about the story behind the iconic Blue Dog? Dive into BLUE: The Life and Art of George Rodrigue, streaming FREE on PBS.org! 🎬💙 Access film via 🔗 https://georgerodrigue.com/blog/documentary-film/ 🚨 Hurry—available only until July 30, 2025! An award-winning documentary, Rodrigue Blue Dog Film explores the legendary Cajun artist’s life, featuring never-before-seen archives, interviews with family, friends, collectors and familiar faces like Emeril Lagasse, Drew Brees, James Carville, an
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In the French Quarter, The Cabildo is now home for a doghouse. Inside is Louisiana’s best-known dog, Blue Dog, of course. WGNO Good Morning New Orleans features reporter Bill Wood is taking you into the show called “Before the Blue Dog.” | Art of George Rodrigue
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George Rodrigue's early career focused on documenting the history of the Cajun people in South Louisiana. #tbt "My mother was from a very large family . . . they would talk about the old times. They were talking about the things in the 1800's. So, I had a feeling that when I grew up there, I had a feeling about the past." Video from “Rodrigue: Acadian Artist” 1983 | Art of George Rodrigue
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Blue - The Life and Art of George Rodrigue
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Third Grade Dogs Inspired by New Orleans Artist, George Rodrigue
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Blue: The Life and Art of George Rodrigue - TONIGHT at 6:30PM and Sunday, August 17 at 11AM on LPB!💙 Keep LPB strong in Louisiana, become a member and choose commemorative gifts curated for this film! lpb.org (🔗 in bio) Sharing this clip thanks to our friends at @rodriguebluedogfilm August 29th “marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a tragedy that forever changed New Orleans. Like so many, artist George Rodrigue was heartbroken in its wake. Determined to help, he turned to his art,
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Longview Museum of Fine Arts hosts ‘George Rodrigue: Painting for Myself’ exhibit
Jan 24, 2025
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Tonight! Don't miss the Louisiana broadcast premiere of Rodrigue Blue Dog Film only on WLAE-TV and Louisiana Public Broadcasting at 7 pm on Sunday, December 8th. "Blue: The Life and Art of George Rodrigue" traces the remarkable journey of the artist, beginning with his self-taught painting during a period of recovery from polio. As this exclusive clip from the film reveals, audiences are transported to George's early childhood in New Iberia, offering a rare glimpse into the formative years that
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In town for Taylor Swift? Meet the Blue Dog before the concert at Rodrigue Studios located in the French Quarter at 730 Royal Street adjacent to St. Louis Cathedral. | Art of George Rodrigue
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Only a Few Days Left! Dive into BLUE: The Life and Art of George Rodrigue, streaming FREE on PBS.org! 🎬💙 Linked Here 🔗 https://bit.ly/rodriguedocumentary 🚨 Hurry—available free only until July 29, 2025! An award-winning documentary, Rodrigue Blue Dog Film explores the legendary Cajun artist’s life, featuring never-before-seen archives, interviews with family, friends, collectors and familiar faces like Emeril Lagasse, Drew Brees, James Carville, and Marc Morial. WATCH NOW and share your favo
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