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A River of Voices: An Interview with Okwui Okpokwasili

The inaugural artist-in-residence of MoMA’s Studio Residency program talks about process, storytelling, and the connection between performer and audience.

Ana Janevski, Peter Born, Okwui Okpokwasili

Aug 5, 2022

  • Ana Janevski

    Curator, Department of Media and Performance
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