Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 42 minutes ago

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Sam Maloof was a craftsman, mentor and champion for the arts and crafts and as such his legacy reached and touched many lives. Born and raised in Chino and Ontario, he garnered international recognition, but he stayed in the Inland Empire to make is home, perfect his craft and support other regional artists. To understand him and his practice one must understand his deep connections to the place he called home.