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“In art school, I started to see Pettibon in magazines, and I figured it out backward. I was into the idea that someone could show work in galleries while making album covers and photocopied books.”

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Michael Dumontier

Michael Dumontier, born in 1974, is an outstanding artist known for his unique style and profound insights into social issues. more

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