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Preview: Smogtown Presents Alphabet Soup: New Works by Chaz, Cryptik, Defer, Prime, Sleep and Retna ~ Opens This Friday

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Lettering is not only an L.A. tradition, it's one of the most interesting artforms produced in this city. Six of the world's best, all of Los Angeles, from different backgrounds and generations, come together for a one of a kind group show curated by Smogtown at Boathouse Gallery in Boyle Heights this Friday night. Want a quick peek of what's to come? See below...

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