Abaseh Mirvali

Executive director, Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara

Executive director, Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara

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A new art exhibition of works by Lara Favaretto at the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara features car wash brushes -- the massive, colorful cylinders that smother your vehicle…

New leader at MCA seeks to surprise and collaborate

A new art exhibition of works by Lara Favaretto at the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara features car wash brushes -- the massive, colorful cylinders that smother your vehicle…

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