Ryan Anderson

Ryan Anderson, a professor from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, delves into the vibrant Bohemian culture that flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He explores the origins in France and its American evolution, where artists rejected societal norms to embrace creativity and community. The conversation touches on the rise of the Ashcan School, which depicted gritty urban life, and the profound impact of Bohemian ideals on modern youth and feminism, illuminating their revolutionary spirit in shaping societal values.