‘It’s our dump, we love it’: Anchorage artist talks about the history of Spenard and why he makes sandwiches every day

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – When Duke Russell is asked to describe himself, he doesn’t start by talking about his artwork.

Work that is prolific, documenting Alaska, with a heavy focus on Spenard, that started decades ago. There are his comic books, stickers, triptychs of mountains, treasure maps, paintings of people, neighborhood bands and images from a bygone era of Alaska.

He starts by talking about sandwiches and soup, which he gives to people who are homeless…

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