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    Artist Kathleen Ryan’s ‘Bad Fruit’ shows beauty

    Huge pieces of rotting watermelons and grapes don't scream fine art. But artist Kathleen Ryan shows that if you take a closer look at “bad fruit,” you might find something beautiful.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Feb 26, 2020 • 1 min read

    Huge pieces of rotting watermelons and grapes don't scream fine art. But artist Kathleen Ryan shows that if you take a closer look at “bad fruit,” you might find something beautiful. Her new exhibit is on view at the Francois Ghebaly gallery in downtown LA.

    Kathleen Ryan’s “Bad Melon (Moldy Slice).” Courtesy of the artist and François Ghebaly, Los Angeles. Photo credit: Ian Byers-Gamber.

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