The Life and Art of William Pajaud (2003)
In 2003, M. Hanks Gallery in Santa Monica presented The Life and Art of William Pajaud, a retrospective survey that highlighted over three decades of Pajaud’s personal art practice alongside his pivotal work as a curator and champion of African American artists
Exhibition Title: The Life and Art of William Pajaud
Venue: M. Hanks Gallery, Santa Monica, California
Year: 2003 – A comprehensive retrospective capturing his multifaceted career
Exhibition Description
This retrospective showcased Pajaud’s signature watercolor paintings—vibrant depictions of jazz funerals, New Orleans street life, and women of power—alongside documentation of his impactful curatorial role at Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Company. The exhibition included selected works, archival material, and an essay by Paul Von Blum in the exhibition catalogue
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