{"title":"Cara Manes","description":"\u003cp\u003eCara Manes offers insightful explorations into the world of contemporary art and culture, capturing the essence of influential artists and their creative journeys. Her works delve into the intersection of craft and innovation, revealing the nuances behind artistic legacies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect richly illustrated books that celebrate both renowned and emerging figures in the arts, blending scholarly research with accessible storytelling. 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The Tamarind Workshop had been founded by artist June Wayne in Los Angeles in 1960 in an effort to revitalise lithography as a fine art, and offered artists the opportunity to work in collaboration with master printers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor Asawa, it was a rare chance to focus on a single medium and opened up a new chapter of art-making for her. 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