Ann Lane Hedlund

Cultural anthropologist Ann Lane Hedlund (Anth’74; PhD’83) is publishing Mac Schweitzer: A Southwest Maverick and Her Art in September 2025. The book explores the life and work of artist Mac Schweitzer, a prominent figure in the American Southwest fine arts scene. Through letters, reviews and artwork, Ann reveals Schweitzer’s depictions of desert wildlife and Native American life. The book is praised for its insight and emotional depth, and it aims to restore Schweitzer’s place in Southwestern art.