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About this work

This drawing shows a dog split in half—one side labeled "Los Angeles," the other "New York." The LA half is a sleek, spotted breed with a starburst behind its head, while the NY half is a scruffy, skeletal mutt with a glowing eye. Both ends growl, and a single bone lies between them, guarded at both sides. The text calls it "a creature of charm and intelligence" but also hints at a hidden rot. The map compass in the top corner adds a weird twist, like the dog is a mash-up of two cities. Check out Mike Kelley to see more of his quirky, mixed-up art.