Jerome Caja at the Smithsonian Archives

Thank You Paul Karlstrom

Prior to committing making a documentary film on Jerome Caja, I knew the success of my film hinged on the art world backing it. I spent two years researching everything related to Jerome (art shows, publications, essays, etc). Once I discovered that Paul Karlstrom was solely responsible for the Smithsonian being the first major institution to make a lasting commitment to Jerome, I knew he was the right person to advise and create a strong board.

Principal Art Advisor

I am pleased to announce that Paul is my mentor and principal art advisor on The Jerome Project. He has also brought Peter Selz and Daniell Cornell on board too.

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Paul interviewed Jerome in 1995 as part of the West Coast oral history compilation for the Smithsonian Institution Archives of American Art (AAA). Currently we are working together on auxiliary oral history interviews of Jerome's close friends and ardent collectors of his work. Eventually this material will be donated to the Smithsonian Institution to complete the work Paul started.

LinkedIn Profile: Paul Karlstrom
Art Writer, Biographer, and Oral Historian

Jerome Caja Oral History Interview: Transcript & Audio Sample
(August 23, 1995 and September 29, 1995)

by Anthony Cianciolo