Julie Mehretu Your hands are like two shovels, digging in me (sphinx) 2021—22
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Julie Mehretu Your hands are like two shovels, digging in me (sphinx) 2021—22
Ink and acrylic on canvas
243.8 x 304.8 cm | 96 x 120 in.
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