UGLAR Works has created artwork around Los Angeles for the better part of the last decade, both as a group and individually. From murals to billboards to books, the crew is always looking to create something interesting and unique for their hometown, the city of Los Angeles. The latest creation is a limited-edition t-shirt inspired…

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