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International Inspiration: The Donald and Joan Damask Collection

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International Inspiration: The Donald and Joan Damask Collection

Curating International Inspiration: The Donald and Joan Damask Collection
  Associate Curator Christina Johnson recently curated an eclectic exhibition at the FIDM OC Gallery. In today's post, she describes how she combined diverse objects, from an Armani suit to a Chinese bamboo garment, into a cohesive, intriguing... Read Article ››

International Inspiration: The Donald and Joan Damask Collection
  Mariano Fortuny c. 1920Metallic stenciled silk velvetGift of Joan Beer and Donald Damask2013.1250.66 International Inspiration: The Donald and Joan Damask CollectionFIDM Gallery Orange CountyJune 26, 2014–November 1, 2014Monday through Friday (by... Read Article ››
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