
Pink Dog Mardi Gras: Lovers, Sinners & Misfits
Twenty-eight artists reinterpret Mardi Gras through glittering masks, parade exuberance, Cajun rhythms, and African American ritual, blending masquerade pageantry with parade inspired installations and immersive party aesthetics.
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