A reader recently sent us this fascinating four minute mini-documentary by John Wikstrom about L.A. graffiti pioneer Karlos &#8220;BUMPS&#8221; Marquez, and the strange path his artistic life has taken. Once one of LA&#8217;s O.G. writers, Marquez had his life go off the rails due to drugs and alcohol. Entering corporate life to make a living,…

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