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May 2022
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The Power of Social Sculpture with Rick ...

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Anita Hill speaks with Gagosian artist and social sculptor Rick Lowe about his Project Row Houses, which redefined space in one Houston neighborhood and is a direct investment in his community’s future. Lowe explains the role of creativity and art in helping people imagine equality for themselves.  

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