Folk Nation: Crafting Patriotism in the United States
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About American Folk Art Museum
As New York City's only museum devoted to the work of folk and self-taught artists, this institution focuses on preserving a specific, often overlooked history of American creativity. It maintains a mission-driven approach to highlighting the ingenuity of non-traditional artists.story_potoo
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