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What Would Famous Artworks Look Like in Times of Social Distancing?
Hyperallergic took works by some of our favorite artists and reimagined what they would look like during these, um, sparsely populated times.
Valentina Di Liscia
Valentina Di Liscia is a Senior Editor at Hyperallergic. Send her your inquiries, stories, and tips to valentina@hyperallergic.com.
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