For Koh, an under-appreciated element of a book’s construction becomes the highlight.
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Set against uninterrupted backgrounds, metallic portraits float almost deity-like amid vibrant color.
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The duo aims to raise awareness of biodiversity and conservation by evoking a sense of wonder similar to what we feel in nature.
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Years of labor and adaptation as a first-generation immigrant shaped the artist’s approach to painting.
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‘New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations’ celebrates contemporary creations by artists in Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Cameroon.
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