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Clean Break - Episode 136 - Luke Chueh

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Apr 21, 2021

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Luke Chueh - Fine Artist A living legend - Luke discusses the origins of his widely known Bear character, overcoming addiction, the different generations of "Low Brow" artists, his recent exhibition "Intensive Purposes" and tons more. IG @LukeChueh

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Apr 21, 2021

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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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