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“I think regionalism was a little easier before mass communication was made possible. This is not to say that regionalism doesn't exist anymore. I think it does.”

Quote by Jimenez Lai

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Jimenez Lai, born in 1979, is an artist whose identity and category are unknown. His life experience, achievements, and impact are currently limited in available information. more

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