Bruce Conner: A Pioneer of Assemblage and Experimental Cinema Bruce Conner (1933-2008) stands as a pivotal figure in American art, a restless innovator who defied easy categorization and consistently pushed the boundaries of assemblage, film, drawing, and photography. Born in McPherson, Kansas, his life was marked by a profound engagement with both the stark realities of postwar America and the vibrant counterculture of San Francisco – a confluence that deeply informed his artistic vision. Conner’s work isn't simply about objects; it’s an exploration of memory, perception, and the unsettling…