Beyond the Blue Dog: Wendy Rodrigue Magnus on Legacy, Leadership & Reinvention | Wendy Rodrigue Magnus Moderated by: Betsy Fischer Martin

Wendy Rodrigue Magnus was George Rodrigue’s partner in life and business for 23 years. After his death in 2013, she stepped forward as steward of his artistic legacy while forging a powerful chapter of her own. In conversation with Betsy Fischer Martin, Wendy will reflect on partnership, identity, and what it means for women to claim authority in moments of transition. Wendy will also present two original Rodrigue works from her private collection, shown publicly in New Orleans for the first time: his final self-portrait, a digital work on metal, and He Stopped Loving Her Today, a large-scale canvas. Together, these pieces open a window into creativity, resilience, and the enduring power of art to shape what comes next. The New Orleans Book Festival brings the world’s leading authors to Tulane University for a multi-day celebration of their works. The Festival features both fiction and non-fiction and convenes readings, panel discussions, symposia and keynote speeches. It provides an opportunity for outlets, authors and readers to interact with each other in one of the most vibrant and culturally diverse cities in the world.