He Painted Bugs Like Jewels — And Changed Science Forever

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Produced in collaboration with the National Gallery of Art Production Studio. For more National Gallery of Art videos: https://www.youtube.com/@UC416BswuE2ItX23GySxZcRQ

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MUSIC (via Epidemic Sound)

David Celeste, “Coco Begins His Journey”
David Celeste, "Shrines”