¡Colores!; Homage to the Square, Manuel González, Philip Augustin

KNME-TV (Television station : Albuquerque, N.M.) · 2017

Homage to the Square: Comparing Early Navajo Textiles with Modern Art. [Marlowe Katoney] “I think what’s important to note about early Navajo textiles is experimentation.” [Mark Sablette] “It’s a minimalist aesthetic that correlates very well with what was going on in New York City in the 1950’s to 1970’s.” Albuquerque’s Poet Laureate Manuel González shares his passion for community and debuts a special performance of his poem "Mi Vida Loca." González is interviewed by Hakim Bellamy. “We all have stories to tell and everybody’s story is unique and beautiful and it’s that telling of the story that not only can heal us, it can heal those who are listening to us.” Santa Fe photographer Philip Augustin simplifies the world into minimal, formalist compositions. He uses abstraction to question the boundaries of the photographic process.