AAPI Heritage Month: A Conversation with Artist Nicole Kang Ahn
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In this episode, Natalia Garzon sits down with Nicole Kang Ahn, a second-generation Korean American artist whose styles delve into love, loss, womanhood and her heritage. Nicole and Natalia talk about art, childhood, womanhood, motherhood, and the shared emotions of immigrant communities. They also talk about art and activism, the Atlanta Spa Shootings, Korean food on Buford Highway, and why Lizzo and Ali Wong are important for future generations of women.  If you'd like to take a look at Nicole's art and support her you can check out these links: Nicole's Instagram: @nicolekangahn Nicole's Website: nicolekang.com And this is the link to the ABC's of AAPIs exhibit, which is available on the Beltline until June 30, 2022: https://www.asianamericanadvocacyfund.org/abcs-of-aapis-coloring-book
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