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Human Touch

A freehand approach, while natural for some, can be equally challenging. Drawing from an array of practices, this collection of films explores the organic nature of artists whose work is marked by the human touch. 

Human Touch
by Art21September 20, 2019 14 videos • 1:51:02 total runtime

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