Duane Hanson

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds · Mar 26, 2026 · 1m

Minnesota artist Duane Hanson captivated the country with his hyper-realistic sculptures depicting everyday people and events.

Produced by Autumn Haeg

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger, Britt Aamodt

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

Photo: Portrait of Duane Hanson, Minneapolis, 1986 (American Swedish Institute, collection.mndigital.org/catalog/swede:169)

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