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Gallery plan b hosts artist’s first solo exhibit
2007-153.03’ is one of the paintings by Bernardo Siles on display in a new exhibit at Gallery plan b. (Image courtesy the Gallery)
Painter Bernardo Siles, a longtime D.C. gay resident, recently switched careers from being an architect at various local firms to being a painter.
Siles is having his first solo exhibit at Gallery plan b (1530 14th St., N.W.), with an opening reception on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. His work will be on display through Feb. 26.
For more information, including Siles’ artist statement, visit galleryplanb.com.
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