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In the Studio: Virginia Candler

Virginia Candler is an artist based in New Orleans and was a Fall 2024 Artist-in-Residence at the Joan Mitchell Center. This interview was filmed at the Joan Mitchell Center in November 2024. Learn more about Candler’s work at virginiacandler.com.

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