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In the Studio: Ryan Leitner

Ryan Leitner is an artist based in New Orleans 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 Leitner’s work at ryanleitner.com.

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