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“Art can be a kind of therapeutic, or kind of a fantasy life, or wish fulfillment...o r creating this alternate universe. Art gives me the freedom to do that.”

Quote by Raymond Pettibon

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Raymond Pettibon

Raymond Pettibon is an influential American artist known for his graffiti, painting, and printmaking. His works often contain political and social commentary, reflecting on American culture and history. more

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