Gabrielle Stecker
English professor at Indiana University. Known for her critical analysis of Mary Blair's work and legacy.
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Mar 26, 2025 • 36min
Mary Blair: Coloring Outside the Lines at Disney
Mindy Johnson, an author and animation historian known for her focus on women in Walt Disney Animation, joins Gabrielle Stecker, an English professor who analyzes Mary Blair's legacy. They discuss Blair's transformative impact on Disney, breaking traditional design norms with her bold, modernist style. The conversation dives into Blair's struggles in a male-dominated industry, her artistic evolution, and the complexities of her legacy, including both her vibrant works and the darker themes in some of her projects.
