Luna Fischer contributed drawings to this work.
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Something in this era of AI-generated art feels debased, devalued. That something is me, the artist.
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University of the Arts Celebrates Philadelphia Open Studio Tours
View work by UArts students and iLAB artists-in-residence at POST, the largest, self-guided, free tour of artist studios and creative workspaces in the region.
Native Artist Shot in New Mexico at Rally Over Colonizer Statue
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National Portrait Gallery Announces the 2025 Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition
The first prize winner will receive $25,000 and a commission to portray a remarkable living American for the Smithsonian museum’s collection.
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