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In the Studio: Jourdan Barnes

Artist Jourdan Barnes speaking

Jourdan Barnes is a New Orleans-based artist who was in residence at the Joan Mitchell Center during September 2020 - January 2021.This interview was filmed at the Joan Mitchell Center in New Orleans, November 2020. Learn more about his work at demiursphotography.myportfolio.com.

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