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Kemper ARTcast: Marc Swanson in Context

Marc Swanson, Mockup for Descent of Civilization (Bison Memorial), 2010
Marc Swanson, Mockup for Descent of Civilization (Bison Memorial), 2010

Marc Swanson's "Descent of Civilization (Bison Memorial)" is on view to the public at the northeast corner of 9th and Broadway, in downtown Kansas City. Here, Swanson talks about his influences and process.

By Drew Bolton

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Kansas City, MO – Marc Swanson's "Descent of Civilization (Bison Memorial)" is on view to the public at the northeast corner of 9th and Broadway, in downtown Kansas City. Visitors to the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art can also gain perspective on his work in the exhibition "Acquisitions in Context: Marc Swanson" through December 12, 2010 at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.

Music: Excerpt from "Gallery Echo Sutras" by Jeffrey Rukaman

Produced in collaboration with KCUR 89.3 FM, Kemper ARTcasts is the Kemper Museum's podcast series. This project brings the voices and insights of artists, as well as community and curatorial voices, to a broad range of listeners.

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