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At Large December 10, 2018

The Art History Babes Podcast, Episode #108

The Blackest Little Black Dress

Corrie and Nat sit down with artists Jason Chase and Taryn Johnson to discuss the Boston art scene, how they created the world's blackest, little-black dress, and being a full-time artist & freelancer.

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