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As curators from diasporic experiences, exploring this theme provided us with restorative insights into the Museum\u2019s long endeavor to reflect the range and breadth of artists in the Northwest region.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTo Gather Your Leaving\u201d is a quote from Ocean Vuong\u2019s poem \u201cSomeday I\u2019ll Love,\u201d and it serves as a reflection on the inspiration that poetry provides to help illustrate diasporic experiences. This exhibition highlights ocean migrations, including those of the African and Asian diaspora, and those fleeing conflict. 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