Known Gallery Presents Working An Angle Recent works by Augustine Kofie Posted by Kofie on his site KeepDrafting: This will be my first solo show at Known as well as my first solo in LA since my Futurism exhibition at Zero1 Gallery. I’m truly honored to have the chance to share a lot of these…

Augustine Kofie ~ Working an Angle

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