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Marianetta Porter: Breath, Fragment, Return

Curated by Juana Williams, a new exhibition of Marianetta Porter's work opens at Stamps Gallery on June 4.

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Marianetta Porter: Breath, Fragment Return is on view June 4 - July 25.
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