Richard Hunt - American Sculptor, Illinois Treasure. - a podcast by John Pollitz

Saluki Stories continues our summer wanderings off the path of pure alumni interviews. Don't worry we will be back on track beginning fall semester with Season 3. But summers are for fun. This week and next are dedicated to the Saluki Story of world renowned sculptor, Richard Howard Hunt.

Here is the story behind this week's Saluki Story. Last year a gentleman who is in the process of creating a catalog of all of Mr. Hunt's work reached out to the Art and Design department trying to locate Running Hybrid, a piece he donated to the University Museum in 1970. Mr. Hunt was on campus as a visiting artist at the time. The Museum later acquired a larger piece, Starwalk, that stands in the Museum's sculpture garden. In this episode Mr. Hunt talks about his time on campus and his place among the many creative people at SIU at the time. 

Next week, listen to episode 2 to hear more about Richard Hunt, his art and his life. 

Thanks to Mark Musich for making this happen.

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