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The Art Assignment
Measuring Histories - Sonya Clark
Season 3
Episode 11
Today we talk to textile artist Sonya Clark, who applies the techniques of textile work to represent her personal and cultural history. Her assignment draws on her insightful approach to histories and asks you to represent yours.
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