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The St. Claire is an independent arts and culture publication exploring contemporary art, artists, exhibitions, galleries, creative practices, and the ideas shaping cultural life. Discover thoughtful art reviews, artist profiles, interviews, cultural stories, and perspectives from Philadelphia and beyond.

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There is something easy to recognize about an object made by hand.It might be a slight unevenness in a ceramic surface, a stitch that sits differently from the others, or a brush mark visible beneath layers of paint. These details are not necessarily mistakes. Often, they are simp...

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