Ameya Okamoto, Santana Walker, and Celeste Hampton—part of the Smithsonian's Nail Art Project. Photos courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution When Indigenous entrepreneur and aesthetic innovator ...

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American Sublime, the artist’s debut solo exhibition at a New York museum and the most comprehensive showing of her work.

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In the heart of Laguna Beach's rich artistic heritage, women artists are making their mark, balancing tradition and ...