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“Street posters allowed you to have the last word. If you put them up in your neighborhood, you were speaking to your neighbor.”

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Eric Drooker

Eric Drooker is an American painter known for his unique artistic style and rich imagination. His works blend elements of surrealism and street art, often addressing social and political issues. Born in 1958, Drooker began his artistic career in New York City, where he grew up with a passion for art. more

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