Robert Pruitt interviewed by Ben Schachter and Zahrah Butler

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Original Title: Robert Pruitt interviewed by Ben Schachter and Zahrah Butler
Date: 2024-04-04
Creator: Robert Pruitt See all items with this value
Contributor: Ben Schachter; Zahrah Butler
Description: In this interview, Texas Southern art alumnus Robert Pruitt discusses his time as an art student (1993-2000) and as an artist later on. During Pruitt’s time at TSU, he learned from Dr. Alvia J. Wardlaw and Professor Harvey Johnson, the latter of whom’s drawing classes were particularly influential on Pruitt and his practice. The artist also discusses his hopes for the future and his desire to create a body of work that speaks to the vitality of African Americans.
Primary Subject: 1900-1999 See all items with this value; Art See all items with this value; HBCU student work See all items with this value; Education See all items with this value
Additional Subject: Black art; Educators; Faculty; Memory; Social life and customs
Type: Video
Measurements: 0:12:13
Format: MP4
HBCU Identifier: Robert Pruitt interview
HCAC Identifier: HCAC.TSU.0125
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Contributing Institution: Texas Southern University
Collection: Alumni Oral History Collection See all items with this value

Item sets: Ephemera & Objects; Texas Southern University Collections