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For Tucson artist Alejandra Montaño, painting is deeply tied to family and legacy. Raised by a mother who spent decades as an artist and teacher, Montaño now creates her own work in a shared studio space, continuing a multigenerational tradition rooted in culture, identity and creativity.

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