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Apr 12, 2019

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Jose Mertz - Artist based in Miami, FL. This week we welcome Miami based artist Jose Mertz to the podcast. We talk to Jose about his residency with Redbull House of Art in Detroit, his murals for Adidas and Heineken, and how he developed his unique style. IG: @JoseMertz

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Apr 12, 2019

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Deconstructive Pop Artist Matt Gondek presents - Clean Break. An informative podcast dealing with the business of the art world. In each episode Matt talks with different guests who will share the no holds bared truth behind how they advanced their own careers.

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