Life as Art, Art as Life

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Life as Art, Art as Life

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Jun 8, 2006

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Pekar, known for his autobiographical slice-of-life comic book series \"American Splendor\" and author of the just-released Ego & Hubris: The Michael Malice Story discusses artistic strategies and kvetching as a form of \"Outsider Realism\" with Conal, L.A.'s own iconic anti-icon master and guerrilla poster artist.

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Jun 8, 2006

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