Art Thief: Lessons from Wayne Thiebaud

March 21, 2025

Close up of Wayne Thiebaud holding his face in his hand

Discover the lesser-known influences that shaped Wayne Thiebaud’s distinctive style.

While famous for his paintings of American confections, Wayne Thiebaud’s passionate engagement with art history remains largely overlooked. In FAMSF’s newest documentary, produced in support of the exhibition Wayne Thiebaud: Art Comes From Art, discover the lesser-known influences, references, and reinterpretations that shaped his distinctive style. Through interviews with the artist’s son Matt Bult, former student Grace Munakata, and FAMSF curator Timothy Burgard, the film explores Wayne Thiebaud’s artistic philosophy through three key “lessons”: his bold reinterpretations, his deep engagement with art history, and his lasting impact as a teacher.

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