Backyard Bust from 1939 Fair | Bakersfield News

Greg Gatwood’s San Francisco backyard just got a surprise upgrade: he unearthed a mysterious 1930s bust, possibly from the 1939 Golden Gate Exposition’s “Court of Pacifica,” linked to Ralph Stackpole’s students. While historians can’t confirm its origin yet, the find is sparking excitement—and Greg’s not selling it; he’s turning it into his yard’s new centerpiece. Meanwhile, the San Francisco Art Institute, where these artists once studied, is set to reopen as a new arts academy, giving this accidental discovery a fresh spotlight on a forgotten era of Bay Area art. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2a45c41834d49a94