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Kadir Nelson’s “Messenger” | The New Yorker
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On the cover of the February 3, 2025 issue, artist Kader Nilsson depicted the emotions he experienced when he startled a flock of pigeons while walking downtown. “I felt that drawing birds in flight could invoke a message of hope and serve as a call for creativity and positive action,” Nelson said.
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