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Alan Bean, astronaut and artist

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May 24, 2018
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NASA Apollo 12 Astronaut and artist Alan Bean gives remarks at the opening of the exhibit "Alan Bean: Painting Apollo, First Art
After retiring from NASA, Bean devoted his time to painting.

NASA Apollo 12 Astronaut and artist Alan Bean gives remarks at the opening of the exhibit “Alan Bean: Painting Apollo, First Artist on Another World” at the National Air and Space Museum, on July 20, 2009 in Washington. The show opening coincided with the 40th anniversary celebration of Apollo. After retiring from NASA, Bean devoted his time to painting.