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BlackStar Projects Presents Joiri Minaya: Venus Flytrap

BlackStar Projects is pleased to present Venus Flytrap, a site-specific, four-day performance series and summer-long installation by Joiri Minaya that …

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BlackStar Projects Announces Festival Dates & Winter Program

BlackStar Projects is pleased to announce its winter program and upcoming events, including the dates and submission opening for the …



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