A Patrick Gordon Retrospective
From Museum Confidential by Philbrook Museum of Art
October 18, 2025 · 28 min · Season 10 · Episode 3
About this episode
This episode features a conversation with Tulsa-based artist Patrick Gordon about his first-ever retrospective at the Philbrook Museum of Art.
On this edition of MC, we hear from the celebrated Tulsa-based artist, Patrick Gordon. The first-ever retrospective of this remarkable artist's work -- "Wall Flowers: Patrick Gordon Paintings" -- is now on view at Philbrook Museum of Art through January 3rd, 2026. The show presents 50+ works, including still life scenes, large florals, portraits, and a striking series of paintings titled "Men in Ballgowns." Conversation moderated by Karl Jones of The Center for Queer Prairie Studies. Presented in partnership with Tulsa Artist Fellowship.
People in this episode
Host: Karl Jones
Guest: Patrick Gordon
Topics covered
- art retrospective
- Tulsa artists
- painting
- floral art
- portraiture
- queer studies
Keywords
- Patrick Gordon
- art retrospective
- Philbrook Museum
- Tulsa Artist Fellowship
- floral paintings
- portraits
- Men in Ballgowns
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Philbrook Museum of Art, Tulsa Artist Fellowship
Books & works: Wall Flowers: Patrick Gordon Paintings
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