When Dennis Hopper moved to Taos in 1970, he became part of a small but important group of Los Angeles expatriates that would include Ken Price, Larry Bell, Ron Cooper, and Ron Davis. Taos had long been a destination for the American avant-garde, yet the work that Hopper and his colleagues produced at the time pushed the boundaries of what art could be. In this lecture, we will delve into Dennis Hopper’s impact on the artistic and cultural landscape of Taos and how it dovetailed with the burgeoning counterculture of northern New Mexico. 

The discussion will be led by Mark White. White taught art history at Oklahoma State University for eight years, and he served as the Director of the Fred J. Jones Museum of Art at the University of Oklahoma for 11 years. He is currently the Executive Director of the New Mexico Museum of Art. 

The Doel Reed Center is proud to announce that committee member Anne Greenwood has been inducted into the 97th class of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. One of our state's highest honors, this prestigious award was established in 1927. Anne’s impact on the state of Oklahoma cannot be overstated but we are especially grateful that she has chosen to support the Doel Reed Center and the OSU students who study with us. Please join us in congratulating Anne on this tremendous accomplishment.