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Captive State: Louisiana and the Making of Mass Incarceration

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EXHIBITION

The Historic New Orleans Collection is hosting the exhibition Captive State: Louisiana and the Making of Mass Incarceration, featuring the series One Big Self: Prisoners of Louisiana by Deborah Luster, in particular the central piece of the series, a steel cabinet containing 250 5x4-inch silver-gelatin photographic plates and two leather books. The exhibition will run July 19, 2024–January 19, 2025 at 520 Royal Street. Opening reception details to be announced.

Deborah Luster