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This edition: Eric Wolf, Pepón Osorio, and Paule Marshall

Episode Details

Original tape date: October 16, 2023. First aired: November 6, 2023.

On this episode of CUNY Laureates, we profile another three MacArthur Fellows from the City University of New York. First, we hear about Eric Wolf’s lifelong effort to transcend the boundaries of culture and society with his innovative application of Marxist concepts to the field of anthropology. Pepón Osorio’s ornate and expansive art installations transport the public into communities and art spaces deeply influenced by his Puerto Rican heritage. And we learn how Paule Marshall’s upbringing among brownstones in Brooklyn shaped her career as a writer.

Guest List

Bernardo Mosqueira Curator, The New Museum

Margot Norton Curator, The New Museum

  • About this series

  • CUNY Laureates is a documentary series that profiles graduates of the City University of New York who have earned some of the most prestigious honors in their fields. By bringing these remarkable individuals into the spotlight, the series highlights the enduring power of a high-quality public education and its ability to transcend social and political barriers while continuing to shape the world today.

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