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In the Studio: Maya Pen

Maya Pen, an artist based in New Orleans, is a Fall 2025 Artist-in-Residence at the Joan Mitchell Center. This interview was filmed at the Joan Mitchell Center in October 2025. Learn more about Pen’s work at mayapen.com.

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