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In the Studio: Naomi Kawanishi Reis

Naomi Kawanishi Reis is an artist based in Brooklyn, NY and was 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 her work at naomireis.com.

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