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February 6, 2013
Project of the Month: OKA's [storefront]: An experiment becomes essential
By CLAIR ENLOW
Special to the Journal
Special to the Journal
Photo by Nate Watters
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An installation called “Table Talk” involved recording lunchtime conversations at a long table.
Between 11:30 and 1:30 on weekdays, you can walk into [storefront] in Pioneer Square, browse the tall shelves and walk out with an armload of books. But there's nothing for sale. The books are free.
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