Awkward Quote by Barry McGee

“It's very intense to go back to the past and revive work that I've already experienced and moved forward from. It's like seeing an old girlfriend - awkward at times, nostalgic at times and downright maddening and embarrassing.” quote by Barry McGee — Download Open image

“It's very intense to go back to the past and revive work that I've already experienced and moved forward from. It's like seeing an old girlfriend - awkward at times, nostalgic at times and downright maddening and embarrassing.”

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I just try to get away with as much as I can. I don't think that's very radical in the art world.

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