Quilt Artist Sentenced to Death at 17 Gets First Solo Museum Show at 68

After decades on death row, a 68-year-old quilt artist has his first solo exhibition at the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

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Quilt Artist Sentenced to Death at 17 Gets First Solo Museum Show at 68

A quilt artist who was sentenced to death at age 17 now has his first solo exhibition at the Grand Rapids Art Museum at age 68.

The artist spent decades on death row, according to NPR. The exhibition brings his quilt work into a solo museum presentation for the first time.

Originally reported by NPR. Read the full story at NPR

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