Art: Patchwork Pioneers

Tulsa's First National Bank is not only well-heeled (resources: $193,879,821), but stylish; it boasts a new $6,000,000 building at Fifth and Boston Streets that is as modern as any in the U.S. Last week it was on the way to getting a mural modern enough to match the building. The bank had asked museums in seven states to recommend muralists for the job, then arranged a jury contest to decide which of the chosen artists should have it. Four finalists, Fred Conway, Peter Kurd, Anton Refregier and Clarence van Duzer, were paid $1,500 each...

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