New works by BRANDED @ Capsole 7320 1/2 Melrose ~ Opening Reception: August 2nd 7-11PM For those seeking a bonafide all-city artist who has scratched, stuck, pasted, drawn, sprayed, tarred, and hell, feathered practically every conceivable surface in Los Angeles, look no further than to the upcoming solo show by artist, joker, rumored zoophiliac, and…

It’s Hell Not Having a Hero ~ New Works by: BRANDED ~ Saturday August 2nd @ Capsole

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