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“I have no social agenda with my work. I'm deadpan about it.”

Quote by Edward Ruscha

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Edward Ruscha is an influential American artist born on December 16, 1937. Known for his unique visual art style and conceptual art, Ruscha's works often explore the relationship between text, images, and urban landscapes. more

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