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Assembly

Season 27 Episode 13

Artist Rashaad Newsome prepares to showcase "Assembly," a groundbreaking exhibit at New York’s Park Avenue Armory. By blending visual art, performance, and artificial intelligence, the project centers the global evolution of vogue while honoring Black and queer resistance and calling for a more liberated future.

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Wednesday Sep 16, 4:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal WORLD
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Thursday Sep 17, 5:00 AM PDT on PBS SoCal WORLD
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