Bob Kapoun: Owner, The Rainbow Man - Epi. 76, with Host Dr. Mark Sublette

Bob Kapoun, the owner of the historic Shop of the Rainbow Man in Santa Fe New Mexico, discusses the factors that led him down the path of dealing in Native American art. His interest in taking pictures during the Vietnam war led to an appreciation of photography and cinema, ultimately leading to a degree from Southern Illinois University and connecting Bob to the world of renowned photographer Edward S. Curtis.Bob details his obsession with the culture and history of the Native Americans of the Southwest, the foundation lends to the authoring of books on Trade blankets and Cochiti pottery. Bob's reputation for contemporary Native art and trade blankets makes for a fascinating interview on this week's episode of the Art Dealer Diaries.

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