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When Iris Eyes Were Smiling - Andre De Shields Photo By Jason Falchook

“"BOOM" I was evicted from my mother's womb a prodigious 12 pounds at birth. I would later learn that the weight of 12 pounds was the weight of dreams deferred.”

Photo by Jason Falchook

André De Shields is inspired by his sister and muse, Iris.

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Oct 26, 2022

New York City, New York

Apr 25, 2022

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