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embedded the most essential element of all – a powerful message that gets people thinking. With all her pieces, there are puns, double entendre, and a sense of whimsy that strengthen Lukova's message and allow the viewer to not be weighed down by the subject matter, while not shying away from the hard truths she is often highlighting.
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