Vincent Van Gogh loved to paint "en plein air" which meant battling the elements: rain, wind and ... grasshoppers? Today, we speak with the painting conservator at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art who found a century-old grasshopper embedded in Van Gogh's Olive Trees. But first, we learn about the history of a Kansas City hero, Primitivo Garcia.
Guests:
- Irene Garcia, sister of Primitivo
- Margaret Kelso, Primitivo's teacher
- Monica Garcia Saenz, niece of Primitivo
- Mary Schafer, Nelson-Atkins conservator
In light of the 50th Anniversary of Primitivo's act of heroism, the Primitivo Garcia Elementary School is hosting a community celebration on November 25 at 11 a.m. For more information, visit PrimitivoGarcia.org.
