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In the Studio: Dara Engler

Dara Engler is an artist based in Trumansburg, NY and was a Summer 2024 Artist-in-Residence at the Joan Mitchell Center. This interview was filmed at the Joan Mitchell Center in July 2024. Learn more about Engler’s work at daraengler.com.

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