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In the Studio: Ana María Agüero Jahannes

Ana María Agüero Jahannes is an artist based in New Orleans and is a Spring 2026 Artist-in-Residence at the Joan Mitchell Center. This interview was filmed at the Joan Mitchell Center in March 2026. Learn more about Jahannes’ work at instagram.com/aguerojahannes.

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