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Fragmented Bell

By <a href="https://axisweb.org/artist/shellygoldsmith" title="Shelly Goldsmith" class="inline font-bold underline transition-opacity duration-100 hover:opacity-50 focus:opacity-50"> Shelly Goldsmith </a> 2012

Andra Nelki

Deconstructed cotton dress and matching knickers, heat transfer of tornado damage photography courtesy of Cincinnati Red Cross.
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View of installation at 'Four Threads' at the Haberdashers Company

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