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Bigger than Paul Bunyan: The Life and Times of George Bonga - Charvis Harrell


  • Prøve Collective 21 North Lake Avenue Duluth, MN, 55802 United States (map)

Come out to see Charvis Harrell’s show “Bigger than Paul Bunyan: The Life and Times of George Bonga”

This exhibit takes an artistic look at the life of George Bonga, A larger than life figure, with an amazing legacy, George Bonga and his siblings are considered to be the first people of African descent born in the territory that would later become the state of Minnesota.

An entrepreneur, voyageur and diplomat-translator, he advocated on behalf of Native American tribes that were pushed closer to reservations.

On view at the Prøve Gallery from February 2, 2024 – March 1, 2024

Exhibition Opening Reception
Friday, February 2, 2024
6 –9 p.m.

Prove Gallery Hours:
Monday - CLOSED

Tuesday - CLOSED

Wednesday - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Thursday - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Friday - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Saturday - 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Sunday - CLOSED

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