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“There are instances where lines in my work are borrowed or stolen from sources, mainly from books, or they become my own versions. A lot of the writing is my own, too. But if someone were to take each drawing and trace it back to its source, most of them could be traced back to a book or a text.”

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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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