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Raymond Pettibon

A punk rock icon turned subversive fine artist, Raymond Pettibon challenges American culture through his provocative, satirical work that blends underground rebellion with high art.

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In short · Acting since 1989, 5 decades active, 7 credits.

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*Raymond Pettibon* is a documentary film about the American artist of the same name, who gained recognition in the early 1980s as a key figure in the Southern California punk rock scene. Known for designing posters and album art for bands on SST Records, a label run by his older brother, Greg Ginn, Pettibon's work became synonymous with the punk aesthetic. The film explores his transition from punk subculture to the fine art world, where he is celebrated for his distinctive use of American iconography drawn from diverse sources such as literature, art history, philosophy, religion, politics, sports, and sexuality. Through his work, Pettibon critiques and reinterprets American culture with a sharp, often satirical perspective.

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