Back in the 1930s, as part of the Federal Art Project, the government paid artists to make thousands of paintings, from famous murals to little landscapes. It wasn't possible to keep track of it all, and some ended up in private hands. Once in a while, a canvas turns up, and when it does, the Feds sometimes take an interest. Produced by Ann Heppermann and Kara Oehler.
Music Playlist
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Floating in the Clearest Night
Artist: ColleenAlbum: The Golden Morning BreaksLabel: Leaf Spain -
Paying For Love
Artist: Wim MertensAlbum: Motives for WritingLabel: Crepuscule -
Lantern
Artist: ClogsAlbum: Motives for WritingLabel: Brassland Records