The Genius Next Door: Artist Tony Cokes uses mixed-media videos to re-contextualize history
In the last installment of our annual series, "The Genius Next Door," Tony Cokes talks about his artistic process, what inspires him and more.
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The Genius Next Door: Media artist Tony Cokes recontextualizes history through mixed-media video installations
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