This Sunday, September 13, visit the Ackland Art Museum for an artist conversation featuring Phaan Howng, whose large-scale work “Against Nature” is now on display in the museum’s ART& gallery. Howng will speak with Lauren Turner, Ackland’s associate curator for contemporary art and special projects.
Learn more about Phaan Howng by visiting Phaan.com or by following her on Instagram.
The artist conversation runs from 2:00-3:00 p.m. It’s free and open to everyone, but advance registration is required; visit this link to register.
Aaron discussed “Against Nature” with Phaan Howng; this conversation was presented by the Ackland Art Museum.

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