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WINDY CITY TIMES
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Milwaukee Art Museum showing '30 Americans'
2013-08-27
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Running through Sept. 8, the Milwaukee Art Museum will present "30 Americans," showcasing the work of 31 contemporary African-American artists who tackle issues around race, religion, gender, sexuality and cultural identity, according to a press release.
The exhibition will show nearly 80 works of art from individuals such as Nina Chanel Abney, Nick Cave, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Shinique Smith and Carrie Mae Weems, among others.
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