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Beaumont Enterprise Interview

Posted on January 2020January 2020by Britt Thomas

I recently was interviewed by Syd Kearney at the Beaumont Enterprise in Beaumont, TX. Kearney asked questions about my photo series, Indian Spirit, that is currently on view at the Galveston Arts Center. You can find the interview below:

https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/entertainment/article/PN-G-traditions-intrigue-photographer-14977572.php

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