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HUGEAUX
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aka Hugo Rainer Miller
Hgxjx@aol.com
The "Father" of ARTE MECCO

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 HUGEAUX
ARTIST / PHOTOGRAPHER
*Self-TAUGHT* 
Born Hugo Rainer Miller on October 09, 1961. Named after French author Victor Hugo and Prince of Monaco Prince Ranier, though spelled "Rainer", Hugeaux was born and raised via Jacksonville/Miami in Florida. Hugeaux was raised on all that is Southern, especially the upbringing of a Catholic mother. His school teacher mother, instill in him the richness of his African, Cherokee and Jewish heritage. His mother helped him to express the joys of creating beautiful women. His father, a baseball player for Florida A&M University, died in 1963 when he was only 2 years old. His life in the South have developed into the need to explore many corners of the world and languages. His first public showing was in 1985 at the Rittenhouse Square Art Fair in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Living, twice at 52 Rue Sedaine 75011 Paris, France, Hugeaux began to extend his talents for his appreciation to freely use color. It wasn’t until Indianapolis, Indiana that Hugeaux watercolor style of ARTE MECCO was born. Celebrating the elegance of La Femme de Noire (The Black woman). 
 
He began Photographing in the late 1980's.  His first experience with the camera began in Miami. Florida.  He took his camera and went into the area of Miami called Little Haiti.  He was fascinated with the people and buildings.  This fascinations kept with him throughout Chicago and Indianapolis.  The photographs didn't survive the journey. however, the experience had.  As he get older, his photography leaves the urban settings and concentrates towards the tranquility of nature. He states that nature is so quiet, yet so very busy.
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Studios Chronology History
 
Beginning 1985 to 2006
 
 
"An artist's studio is his major source for inspiration, revitalization and celebration"...HUGEAUX
 
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(Original Birth Place)
1977 W. 16th St. Jacksonville, Florida.
circa  2001 - 2002
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1908 Silver St.. Jacksonville, Florida.
circa  2003 - 2006
Framed print above fireplace "The Quartet" by Dr. Margaret Burroughs
 (co-founder of the Dusable museum in Chicago / co-founder of National Conference of Artists. 
 Signed by Dr. Burroughs to Hugeaux with the inscription "To Hugeaux, himself". 
Circa: 46th National Conference of Artists at North Carolina Central University,
 Durham, North Carolina 2005.
 
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128 W. 9th Street.  Jacksonville, Florida
 
circa 2006-07
 
C   h   r   o   n   o   l   o   g   y
 
1985 - 1990
 
1)   111 N. Camac. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  19107. - art work lost.
2)   1941 Popular St.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 19141. - art work lost.
3)   54 Rue De L'Ermitage.  Bruxelle, Belguim 1050 ( lived / no studio ).
4)   52 Rue Sedaine.  Paris, France  75011.- art work lost.
5)   4401 Sanson.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  19136.- art work lost.
6)   52 Rue Sedaine.  Paris, France  75011 (returned).- art work lost.
7)   454 Shawmut Ave.  Boston, Massachusetts. - art work lost .
8)   814 N. Broad Street.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  19131 ( lived / no studio ).
9)   1605 N. 15th St.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  19131.- art work lost.
10) 1022 Hidden Harbor.  Melbourne, Florida. ( lived / no studio ).- art work lost.
11) 10260 S. W. 176th St.  Miami, Florida.  33157.- some art work survived.
12) 14621 W. 104th Ct.  Miami, Florida.  33156.- some art work survived.
13) 720 Euclid St.  Miami Beach, Florida. ( lived / no studio ).
14) 10801 S. W. 171st St.  Miami, Florida.  33157.- some art work survived.
15) 734 E. 103rd Place.  Chicago, Illinois.  60628.- some art work survived.
16) 5178 Loring Ct.  Indianapolis, Indiana.  46268 ( lived / no studio ).
 
1990 - 2000
 
17) 41 N. Hamilton.  Indianapolis, Indiana 46201.- some art work survived.
18) 2410 E. 10th St.  Indianapolis, Indiana.  46201 ( Birth of ARTE MECCO)- some art work survived
19) 2901 Beachwood Blvd.  Jacksonville, Florida 32246.- some art work survived.
20) 2737 Sunny Acres Dr.  Jacksonville, Florida. 32209.- some art work survived.
21) 828 St. Clair.  Jacksonville, Florida.  32205  ( lived / no studio ).- some art work survived.
22) 715 Monroe St.  Jacksonville, Florida.  32202 (AM/ Birth of Women of LaVilla series)- some art work survived.
23) 129 11th Ave. N. apt#4, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.  32250 .- some art work survived.
24) 341 E. 15th St.  Jacksonville, Florida.  32206.- some art work survived.
 
2001 to 2006
 
25) 1977 W. 16th St.  Jacksonville, Florida.  32209 (Original Birth Place) (Documented).- some art work survived.
26) 2265 Orchard St.  Jacksonville, Florida.  32209.- some art work survived.
27) 1908 Silver Street.  Jacksonville, Florida.  32206. (Documented)- some art work survived.
28)  128 W. 9th Street.  Jacksonville, Florida.  32206. (Documented)- some art work survived.
 
 
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Art Societies Chronology History
 
2002 - Jacksonville Beach Art Center.  Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
2003 - Jacksonville Watercolor Society.  Jacksonville, Florida.
2003 - BOARD MEMBER.  Durkeeville Historical Society.  Jacksonville, Florida.
2004 - National Conference of Artists (NCA).  New York City, New York.
2006 - Kuumba Artists Collective South Florida.  Miami, Florida.
2006 - Art Deco Society of Washington.  Washington, D.C.
2006 - Black Artists of Washington D. C. (BADC).
2008 - African American Diversity Cultural Center Hawaii (AADCCH).  Honolulu, Hawaii.
 
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Curriculum Vitae
Born: October 09, 1961
          Jacksonville, Florida.

Solo Exhibitions
2003 - Edward Waters College (HBCU). Jacksonville, Florida.
2003- Durkeeville Historical Society. Jacksonville, Florida.
1993 - Theatre of Jacksonville. Jacksonville, Florida.
1991- The Catholic Church of Crucifixion, Jacksonville, Florida.
1985- Café au leche Vin. Paris, France.


Group Exhibitions - LIVE
 
2008 - HUGEAUX PHOTOGRAPHY at Wilmer Jennings Gallery.  National Conference of Artists Group Exhibition.  February 9 - March 22, 2008.  New York, New York
 
2008 - HUGEAUX PHOTOGRAPHY at AC - BAW Gallery.  National Conference of Artists Group Exhibition.  February 10 - April 16, 2008.  Mt. Vernon, New York
 
2008
- HUGEAUX PHOTOGRAPHY
at The Museum of Science and Industry
BLACK CREATIVITY.  National Juried Exhibition
January 15 - February 29, 2008.  Chicago, Illinois
 
2008-  HUGEAUX PHOTOGRAPHY at HAMPTON UNIVERSITY MUSEUM
" New Power Generation 2008 " EXHIBITION.    A NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION
February 8 - July 26, 2008.  Hampton, Virginia
 
2008 - HUGEAUX PHOTOGRAPHY.  14TH ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN ART EXHIBITION
Juried.  January 29 – February 23, 2008. 
Actors Theatre of Louisville.  Louisville, Kentucky
 
2007 - An Evolving Tradition.  Group Exhibition.  National Conference of Artists - New York Chapter.  Danny Simmons' Corridor Gallery.  New York City: Brooklyn, New York.
 
2007 - 7th Annual Oscar Thomas Memorial People's Art Exhibition. (Kuumba Artists Collective of Southern Florida)Amadlozi Gallery / African Heritage Cultural Arts Center.  Miami, Florida.
 
2007 - 9th Annual National Conference of Artists. 
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commenorative Art Exhibition
at the New Orleans African American Museum of Art, History and Culture. 
New Orleans, Louisiana.
 
2007 - (Apart of the Purvis Young major exhibition, Kuumba Artists Collective of Southern Florida and Black Artists of DC)The Historic Lyric Theater.  Miami, Florida
 
2006 - (Kuumba Artists Collective of Southern Florida)
Deluxe Art Gallery.  Miami, Florida 
 
2006 - 6th Annual Oscar Thomas Memorial People's Art Exhibition. (Kuumba Artists Collective of Southern Florida)Amadlozi Gallery / African Heritage Cultural Arts Center.  Miami, Florida.
 
2005 - NCA (National Conference of Artists) - Hayti Heritage Center.  Durham, North Carolina.
 
2004 - LaVilla Museum. Jacksonville, Florida.

2003 - THE FOUR traveling art exhibition.
Jacksonville, Florida.

2003 - SunTrust Symphony/ASID Show house XXVIII.
Jacksonville, Florida.

2003 - Florida Community College Downtown.
Jacksonville, Florida.

2003 - The Haskell Building.
Jacksonville, Florida.

2002 - LaVilla Museum.
Jacksonville, Florida.

1994 - The Jacksonville Museum of Contemporary Art.
Jacksonville, Florida.

1992 - WJCT Gallery.
Jacksonville, Florida.

1992 - The Indianapolis Art League / /Madame C. J. Walker building.
Indianapolis, Indiana.

1984 - Rittenhouse Square Art Show.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Presentations/ Lectures / Voluntary Work

 
2008 - Paper-Presentation "The Importance of Documentation & The History of Arte Mecco".  
The South Carolina Council for African American Studies Conference.  THEME: SC Educators Leading and Shaping: Identities, Cultures and Futures.  Columbia Conference Center.  web site: www.sccaas.org.  February 22-23, 2008.  Columbia, South Carolina.
 
2008 - Paper-Presentation "The Importance of Documentation & The History of Arte Mecco".  
47 Annual Meeting of the Florida CONFERENCE of Historians.  Comfort Inn, Jacksonville Beach.   Hosted by JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITYFebruary 20 - March 1, 2008.  Jacksonville Beach , Florida.
 
2008 - Paper-Presentation: The Importance Of Documentation & The History of ARTE MECCO. 
Columbia University.  Davis Auditorium Schapiro Center for Engineering and Physical Science Research. 
Apart of the NCAnewyork Presents a Black History Month 2008 Mini-Conference Celebrating the 49th Anniversary of the National Conference of Artists at Metropolitan Museum of Art
& Columbia University.  February 8-10, 2008.  New York, New York.
 
2008 - Paper-Presentation:  The Importance Of Documentation & The History of ARTE MECCO.  6th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities. January 11-14, 2008. Juried.   Honolulu / Waikiki, Hawaii.  Co-sponsored by Baylor University.
 
2007 - Paper-Presentation:  The Importance Of Documentation & The History of ARTE MECCO.  African Art Conference. April 18-21, 2007. Juried.  Ohio University.  Athens, Ohio.
 
2005 - Paper-Presentation:  The Importance Of Documentation & The History of ARTE MECCO for  NCA.  International House.  Philadelphia, PA.
 
2004 - Oral-Presentation The History of ARTE MECCO.  46th NCA Conference.  North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC.

Solo / Group Exhibitions ON-LINE  

( SEE HUGEAUX ARCHIVES)

Solo Photography Exhibitions

( SEE HUGEAUX ARCHIVES)

 

Education
University of Florida.  Gainesville, Florida.
Philadelphia College for the Performing Arts.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Apprenticeship / Voluntary Work
2002 - Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville Florida.

1990 - Voluntary Work for The Indianapolis Museum of Art.  Indianapolis, Indiana.

Reviews

1)"…his works follow the vein set by the 20th century French artist Erte’, sleek fluid lines
done in black ink, curved up and down or sideways to form the outline of the women,
with the attire awash in such vibrant colors as plum,
fuschia, tangerine and cobalt”. 
Staff writer Ms Kim Hooper Featured Entertainment article of the
Indianapolis Recorder, Saturday September 28, 1991.  Indianapolis, Indiana.
 
2)"…One of the standout artist in this show is Hugeaux. 
Energetic, delightful, full of spontaneity”.  Art critic Mister Ted Weeks. 
The Folio Weekly, February 15, 1994.  Jacksonville, Florida.
 
 3)…HIS AIM IN THIS SHOW WAS TO PRESENT A BREATH OF STYLE. 
"His untitled work in pastel can be traced to the cubist trail, blazed in the early
1900’s by Braque and Picasso.”  Art critic Missis Cynthia Parks. 
The Florida Times-Union.  February 17, 1994.  Jacksonville, Florida.
 
4) "….Hugeaux Miller’s work is sure to please. 
His creations are crisp and clean, like a breath of fresh air.  Title: Art at the Ritz. 
Art writer Miss Ayoka Efunsetan.  Abyss Voice.  November 2002., Volume 1, Issue 7.
 
Television Appearances
 
BETA Recorded
May 26, 2003. WJXT Channel 4. Jacksonville, Florida. THE FOUR: INTERVIEW.
June 3, 2003.  WJXT Channel 4. Jacksonville, Florida. HUGEAUX: INTERVIEW.
 

 
Catalogues:
 
HAMPTON ART MUSEUM.  New Power Generation Art Exhibition 2008.  Sponsored by Hampton University. 
Hampton, Virginia.  Febraury 8 2008 - August 8, 2008
 
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.  Black Creativity Art Exhibition 2008.  Sponsored by the Museum of Science and Industry. 
Chicago, Illinois.  January 15, 2008 - Febraury 2008.
 
14th Annual African American Art Exhibition.  Sponsored by the Actors Theatre of Louisville. 
Louisville, Kentucky.  January 29 - February 23, 2008
 
6th Annual Hawaii Arts and Humanities Conference.  CD and booklet.  Abstracts and Speakers Biographies. 
Sponsored by Baylor University.  Honolulu, Hawaii.  January 2008.
 
Ohio University.  Abstracts and Speakers Biographies.  New Perspectives in African Performing and Visual Arts: 
First Biaanual International Conference for Performers, Visual Artists, Educators, Teachers and Scholars
Sponsored by The College of Fine Arts in collaboration with the Office of the Provost and African Studies Program. 
Ohio University.  Athens, Ohio.  April 2007.
 
7TH ANNUAL OSCAR THOMAS MEMORIAL
PEOPLE'S ART EXHIBITION AT AMADLOZI GALLERY, THE AFRICAN HERITAGE
CULTURAL ARTS CENTER.  April 3 - May 21, 2007.   Miami, Florida.
 
6TH ANNUAL OSCAR THOMAS MEMORIAL
PEOPLE'S ART EXHIBITION AT AMADLOZI GALLERY, THE AFRICAN HERITAGE
CULTURAL ARTS CENTER.  April 4 - May 21, 2006.  Page 12 & 17.  Miami, Florida.
 
 
Encyclopedias, References etc.:
1)  ARTE MECCO: The Free Dictionary.  http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Arte+Mecco
2) ARTE MECCO:  Wikipedia/Answers.com: World's greatest encyclodictionalmanacapedia.  http://www.answers.com/topic/arte-mecco
3) ARTE MECCO/Aloe Vera: The United States Government.  http://www.usgovi.com/Airc-to-Alis/aloe_vera_plant.php
4) The History of ARTE MECCO.  Encyclopedia article.  http://www.karr.net/encyclopedia/The_History_of_Arte_Mecco/
5) The History of ARTE MECCO.  6th Annual International Conference on Arts and Humanities 2008.  Conference proceedings: ISSN# 1541-5899 (CD)

Publication 
 
1) Article titled: ARTISTS ARE OUR HISTORIANS.  Art critique Miss Ayoka Efunsetan.  
The  Abyss Voice Entertainment and Insight Magazine. 
 Volumne 1, Issue 3, July 2002, Page 7.
 
2) Article titled: NATIVE SON IS A RISING STAR ON THE ART SCENE. 
The Florida Star.    December 14 – December 20, 1991.  Volume 41, Number 31.
 
3) Article titled: CAPTURING THE BEAUTY AND SPIRIT OF BLACK WOMEN. 
Staff writer Miss Kim Hooper.  The Indianapolis Recorder.  Saturday, September 28, 1991.
 
4) Article titled: JACKSONVILLE NATIVE CREATES ARTISTIC MOVEMENT THROUGH BLACK WOMEN. 
The Jacksonville Free Press, July 11 – 17, 2002.  VOLUME 16, NUMBER 27.
 
5) ARTICLE TITLED: CANVAS CREATES ART AND OPPORTUNITY. 
THE  JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS.  JULY 11 – 17 2002.  VOLUME 16, NUMBER 27.
 
6) ARTICLE TITLED: ADDING A SPLASH OF COLOR. 
THE FLORIDA TIMES-UNION.  JULY 24, 2002, NUMBER 205.
SECTION: RIVER CITY NEWS.
 
7)  ARBUS MAGAZINE, NORTH FLORIDA’S ARTS AND BUSINESS MAGAZINE. 
ART PERSPECTIVE SECTION.  IMAGE USED: ARTE – MECCO IMAGE
TITLED: DOTTY #63, 2002. ADVERTISEMENT FOR 10TH ANNIVERSARY
THROUGH OUR EYES 2002 EXHIBITION AT RITZ THEATRE AND LAVLLA
MUSEUM, HEADLINED BY MISTER BENNY ANDREWS.  ARBUS MAGAZINE. 
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA  NOVEMBER 2002.  VOLUME 8/ NUMBER 2.  PAGE #8.
 
8) ARBUS MAGAZINE, NORTH FLORIDA’S ARTS AND BUSINESS MAGAZINE. 
ART PERSPECTIVE SECTION.  IMAGE USED: ARTE – MECCO IMAGE
TITLED: DOTTY #63, 2002. ADVERTISEMENT FOR 10TH ANNIVERSARY
THROUGH OUR EYES 2002 EXHIBITION AT RITZ THEATRE AND LAVLLA
MUSEUM, HEADLINED BY MISTER BENNY ANDREWS.  ARBUS MAGAZINE. 
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA  DECEMBER 2002/JANUARY 2003.  VOLUME 8/ NUMBER 3.  PAGE #8. 
 
9) ARTICLE TITLED:  CITY SOJOURN: ART RENEWS HISTORY
THE FLORIDA TIMES-UNION/ NORTH SIDE EDITION/ RIVER CITY
NEWS.  BY AWARD WINNING COLUMNIST TONYAA WEATHERS BEE. 
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2003.  2003, 138TH YEAR, NUMBER 36,
6-SECTIONS-48 PAGES. (WWW.JACKSONVILLE.COM)
 
10) ARTICLE TITLED:  CENTER UNVEILS EXHIBIT  SURREALIST
ART IN DURKEEVILLE.  THE FLORIDA TIMES-UNION/ NORTH SIDE
EDITION/ RIVER CITY NEWS.  BY JOHN CARTER COLUMNIST . 
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2003.  2003, 138TH YEAR, NUMBER 39,
11 SECTIONS-112 PAGES. (WWW.JACKSONVILLE.COM)
 
11) ARTICLE TITLED:  AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS ON DISPLAY AT FCCJ. 
ARTIST/PAINTER HUGEAUX,  AWARD WINNING PHOTOJOURNALIST PAUL KING,
AND METAL SCULPTURE JULIAN RUFFIN.  THE NORTHEAST FLORIDA
ADVOCATE/ ENTERTAINMENT/SPORTS SECTION.  PHOTOGRAPHER M.J.
WLK-WMS.  VOLUME 18/ NUMBER 10,  FEBRUARY 20-26, 2003.  PAGE 9.
(WWW.NORTHEASTFLORIDAADVOCATE.COM)
 
12) ARTICLE TITLE: BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR CENTER;
DURKEEVILLE TELLS ITS STORY THE FLORIDA TIMES-UNION/ NORTH
SIDE EDITION/ RIVER CITY NEWS.  BY JOHN CARTER COLUMNIST . 
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2003. (WWW.JACKSONVILLE.COM)
 
13) ADVERTSIEMENT. THE FOUR.
ONYX MAGAZINE.
MAY/JUNE .VOLUME 6. NUMBER 3, PAGE 25.
 
14) ARTICLE TITLE: LOCALLY SPEAKING-FOR ART’S SAKE.
THE JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS.  MAY 22-28, 2003. VOLUME 17. NUMBER 17.
 
15) ARTICLE TITLE: KUUMBA FESTIVAL RECLAIMS CULTURE. 
THE FLORIDA TIMES-UNION. BY JOHN CARTER. SATURDAY MAY 24, 2003. NUMBER 144.
 
16) ADVERTISEMENT.  THE FOUR. 
THE FLORIDA  TIMES-UNION / PRIMETIME.  FRIDAY JUNE 6, 2003..
 
17) ARTICLE TITLE TOP STORY/ART: 
AN ARTIST’S VIEW, TIME FOUR. 
THE FLORIDA TIMES-UNION.  BY GERRY SMITH.  FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2003.
 
18) ARBUS MAGAZINE, NORTH FLORIDA’S ARTS AND
BUSINESS MAGAZINE.  ART PERSPECTIVE SECTION.
THE FOUR “TRIBUTE TO AFRICAN AMERICAN PAINTERS,
ARTISTS, AND PHOTOGRAPHERS ANCESTRIES” TRAVELING
ART EXHIBITION.  JULY/AUGUST 2003.
 
19) FOLIOWEEKLY, ART BETS. 
THE FOUR “TRIBUTE TO AFRICAN AMERICAN PAINTERS,
ARTISTS, AND PHOTOGRAPHERS ANCESTRIES”.TRAVELING
ART EXHIBITION.  JULY 08, 2003. V:17/ ISSUE:15
 
20) HOMEPAGE: THE CULTURAL DIRECTORY/IN ASSOC.
WITH THE ARTS COUNCIL OF NORTHEST FLORIDA. 
ARTICLE TITLE TOP STORY/ART:  AN ARTIST’S VIEW, TIME FOUR. 
THE FLORIDA TIMES-UNION.  BY GERRY SMITH.  FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2003. 
WWW.CULTURALDIRECTORY.ORG.
 
21) People In Art. “Tribute to African American Painters, Artists, and Photographers  Ancestries”.
Onyx Magazine, July/August 2003. Volume #6, Number #4.   www.onyxmagazine.com
Article written by HUGEAUX for Onyx Magazine.
 
22) HUGEAUX: THE HISTORY OF ARTE MECCO 1991 - 2003. 
NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF ARTISTS, NEW YORK, NEW YORK. 
WWW.NCANEWYORK.COM.  APRIL 21, 2004
 
23) THE MIAMI TIMES: THE LIFESTYLE and ENTERTAINMENT SECTION. 
IMAGE USED: ARTE – MECCO IMAGE TITLED: Polynesia peering in the Ribaulr
river #327/2002. ADVERTISEMENT for 6TH ANNUAL OSCAR THOMAS MEMORIAL
PEOPLE'S ART EXHIBITION AT AMADLOZI GALLERY, THE AFRICAN HERITAGE
CULTURAL ARTS CENTER THE MIAMI TIMES, MIAMI, FLORIDA.  
APRIL 26 - MAY 2, 2006.  SECTION C.  LIFESTYLES & ENTERTAINMENT.  PAGE #1 

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