New York

Beyond Sandy

by Village Voice

April 9, 2014

An exhibition of the works created by New York City artists (including Michael Benson, Janet Biggs, and Monika Sziladi) affected by Hurricane Sandy during a residency from La Napoule Art Foundation.

Thu., April 10, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 2014

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