"We don't let people touch for good reason, but it fascinates me what that means."
Curator of European sculpture and decorative arts Ian Wardropper on the profound relationship between touch and sculpture.
Connections: Touch
Curator of European sculpture and decorative arts Ian Wardropper on the profound relationship between touch and sculpture.
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