Though lacking much of its former spark, the show continues to provide a niche for artists outside of the market-driven fair sphere.
Lakshmi Rivera Amin
Lakshmi Rivera Amin (she/her) is a writer and artist based in New York City. She currently works as Hyperallergic's editorial coordinator.
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