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Being Monsieur Zohore: A Recipe

by Christian Detres | ART, PAINTING & SCULPTURE, QUEER RVA

Monsieur Zohore, Sandy if you're nasty, is your friendly neighborhood internationally renowned artist. It's about time RVA got to know him. If you're lucky enough to have attended his painting class at VCU, or if you find yourself in the cooler corners of Richmond’s...

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