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The Albert Merola Gallery is happy to present an exhibition of new work by Jack Pierson. In some respect, all of the work in this show has a dual nature - either by its physical being, or internal meaning. The title of the exhibition, and one of the primary works in it, is Some Old Homo - one of Pierson's iconic word sculptures. A derogatory term, by both straight and gay, it also takes on a different connotation in this day and age - some old homos are also long time survivors of AIDS and constant fights for equal rights, and have lived lives of struggle and perseverance. They can assume …