
Pink Dog Mardi Gras: Lovers, Sinners & Misfits
Multifaceted interpretations of Mardi Gras: elaborate masquerade imagery, brass parade exuberance, and ancestral Cajun and African American rituals explored through 28 vibrant mixed media paintings, sculptures, and installations.
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