Interview: Paul Moakley of the Alice Austen House Museum

Meet Paul Moakley of the Alice Austen House Museum. While living in the former home of the groundbreaking photographer, the curator creates meaningful connections between past and present—which has served his Staten Island community well during the pandemic.

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Interview: Paul Moakley of the Alice Austen House Museum

Date Published: October 21, 2020

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Interview: Paul Moakley of the Alice Austen House Museum

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