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The Owsley Moment

Vivid descriptions of art on display in our part of the state

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S03 E04 – Isabel Bishop – Snack Bar – 1959

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Bishop stood out from her male cohorts who often portrayed the spectacles of the city—shoppers, performers, and unemployed people. Instead, Bishop focused on creating a snapshot of the urban American woman’s experience.

Research by Faleece Childress
Voiced by Gwyn Burton
Produced by Sean Ashcraft in cooperation with the David Owsley Museum of Art and the Ball State School of Art.

Music used in this episode:
Parisian Thoroughfare
Composed by Bud Powell
Performed by The Bud Powell Trio

Isabel Bishop – Snack Bar – 1959

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About The Owsley Moment

Created by Ball State School of Art professor Dr. Lara Kuykendall, The Owsley Moment is a brief, informative program that describes one work in the David Owsley Museum of Art's collection every week. Each Moment takes the listener on a small adventure, often telling the history of the piece, recounting the life of the artist, or vividly detailing the characteristics of the work.

The Owsley Moments are written by Ball State art history students. They are produced in collaboration with the David Owsley Museum of Art and Indiana Public Radio and are voiced by Ball State students.