Ep. 37: Artist Joel Mesler

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Ep. 37: Artist Joel Mesler

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Mar 8, 2022

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A conversation with artist Joel Mesler about his artistic journey, his decades as an art dealer, his late-blossoming art career and his current exhibit "Pool Party" at LGDR's galleries in both London and Palm Beach.

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Mar 8, 2022

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Ep. 37: Artist Joel Mesler

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