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Maggie Thompson

Season 7 Episode 11

Maggie Thompson uses textiles to create cozy knitwear and fine art projects.

Artist and designer Maggie Thompson uses textiles to create cozy knitwear and fine art projects exploring themes of identity and grief. Her Native American ancestry is central to much of Maggie’s work. Recent fine art works address the idea of Native authenticity and what it means in contemporary society. Special Thanks Joe Meyer Tom Moffatt Tammy Plesheck Peggy Thompson Joan Vorderbruggen Beckie Whipp Mayo Clinic Square Vandalia Tower Silverwood Park: Mayo Clinic Square: Made Here: Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) Vandalia Tower Minnesota Music in this Segment Andre Rodriguez Mark Himley Bob Thompson Going to the Sun

AIR DATE 4/23/16