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The Mentor's Eye
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2026-04-17 12:05:00Chapter 24: The Mentor’s Eye
The co-curation opportunity came with more than just extra responsibility it came with a mentor.
Margaret introduced her the following Monday morning in the gallery’s private viewing room. Dr. Elena Voss was a legend in the New York contemporary art scene. In her late forties, she was sharp-featured, impeccably dressed in a tailored black pantsuit, with silver-streaked dark hair pulled into a slee
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