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Close-up detail of an abstract painting that features dense and chaotic brushstrokes of pale gray, lavender, and cobalt. — Joan Mitchell, *Sale Neige* (detail), 1980; National Museum of Women in the Arts, Gift of Wallace and Wilhelmina Holladay; © Estate of Joan Mitchell; Photo by Cameron Robinson

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Shop Talk: Britteny “Bibi” Abelle

Museum Shop Director Adriana Regalado spoke with Bibi Abelle, a tattoo and makeup/special effects artist, based in Takoma Park, Maryland.

Bibi Abelle; Photo courtesy of the artist

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5 Fast Facts: Sonya Clark

Impress your friends with five fast facts about textile artist Sonya Clark, whose midcareer survey is on view at NMWA through June 27.

Sonya Clark, <i>Afro Abe II</i>, 2012; Five-dollar bill and hand-embroidered thread, 4 x 6 in.; National Museum of Women in the Arts, Gift of Heather and Tony Podesta Collection; © Sonya Y.S. Clark; Photo by Lee Stalsworth”>

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Sonya Clark, Afro Abe II, 2012; Five-dollar bill and hand-embroidered thread, 4 x 6 in.; National Museum of Women in the Arts, Gift of Heather and Tony Podesta Collection; © Sonya Y.S. Clark; Photo by Lee Stalsworth

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