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“I've been very lucky being in New York. While there are many things that have impacted my life, I have been able to stay here and do my own work.” quote by Kiki Smith — Download Open image

“I've been very lucky being in New York. While there are many things that have impacted my life, I have been able to stay here and do my own work.”

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