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4 works

A playing card with a Black figure's mirrored bust at the center. The figure wears a printed cylindrical hat and holds a dagger.

Derrick Adams
Ace of Spades
2015

As in a deck of cards, this is the king of hearts card. The double faces are painted black.

Derrick Adams
King
2015

Derrick Adams
Queen
2015

A jack of diamonds playing card depicts both jacks with black faces.

Derrick Adams
Jack
2015

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A 30-second online art project:
LaTurbo Avedon, Morning Mirror / Evening Mirror

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