Ojai: Talk of the Town

Beatrice Wood's Ojai with Kevin Wallace


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Beatrice Wood's finest work of art could well have been her life. The famous ceramicist was in the middle of key 20th century moments - Igor Stravinsky's tumultuous Rites of Spring debut in Paris in 1912, Marcel Duchamp's controversial "Nude Descending a Staircase" and his "Fountain" in 1917. "The Mama of Dada" more than any single person, shaped Ojai's identity as an arts haven and inspirational, creative place.

Kevin Wallace, director of the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts, talks about her life, loves, influences, those she influenced, and much much more. We also talk about Kevin's journey to Ojai and his new venture as a folk musician at age 60, inspired by Beatrice Wood, who flourished well in into her 80s and 90s and even 100s.

The center is open for visitors after the pandemic, and eager to share the story and fabulous art of this remarkable woman. Check out their website at https://www.beatricewood.com/ 

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