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installation, Beverly Hills Police informed the artist that pitching a tent on Rodeo Drive would result in his immediate arrest. Subsequently
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interviewing passing members of the public about their interpretation of the work's meaning. The installation began on San Pedro in DTLA, and continued via City Hall, Echo Park, Route 101, The Frieze Art Fair, The
Hollywood Walk of Fame, Fairfax and finally Rodeo Drive. Prior to the final
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affirmation of female empowerment, drew global media coverage and was viewed over 1.8m times, and later sold for $ 20,000.
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to the drug testing charity The Loop to auction to help raise funds
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Skid Row resident, Pepper, takes part in Skid Rodeo Drive pt.2
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Chemical X 'From ecstasy to Skid Row' - The New Abnormal
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