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Japanese multimedia artist Mari Katayama discusses her new book Synthesis, featuring self-portraits with hand-sewn objects that challenge how we see ourselves and others. Join her in conversation with Brooklyn Museum curator Pauline Vermare at this intimate launch event.
Intimate artist conversation
Photography and textiles
Art book launch
Tips
📚"second to none"
🎨"Don't need to understand art, just feel it"
⏰Arrive early to browse 15,000+ art books and zines
Synthesis — Mari Katayama
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Japanese multimedia artist Mari Katayama discusses her new book Synthesis, featuring self-portraits with hand-sewn objects that challenge how we see ourselves and others. Join her in conversation with Brooklyn Museum curator Pauline Vermare at this intimate launch event.
Intimate artist conversation
Photography and textiles
Art book launch
Tips
📚"second to none"
🎨"Don't need to understand art, just feel it"
⏰Arrive early to browse 15,000+ art books and zines
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