Skate &#038; Create, curated by G. James Daichendt, opens Saturday, August 30th, 2014 from 6:00pm &#8211; 9:00pm at Flower Pepper Gallery (121 E Union Street, Pasadena, CA). The show will be on view until October 1st, 2014. Keep reading for a preview and artist list&#8230; 2wenty, Bandit, Benjamin Alejandro, Blinky, Bleep Bloop, Bumblebee, Cali Killa,…

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