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Lump Closes, Plum Takes Over | Raleigh News
After thirty years of championing experimental, anti-commercial art, Raleigh’s legendary Lump gallery is closing its doors at the end of summer — a bittersweet farewell for founder Bill Thelen, who’s stepping away to focus on his own drawing practice. Since its 1996 launch, Lump has been a beacon for conceptual and politically charged work, shifting hands over the years before Thelen returned in 2023. Now, the space will transform into “plum,” a new interdisciplinary arts hub led by Madeleine Lyon, Mary Beth Eisenstadt, and Marty Rogers — blending exhibitions, workshops, and even Lyon’s…
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