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Thrillist New YorkBecause the original Road Warrior won't even talk to dudes named Art anymore, drop by Pratt-trained Casey Diebold's first solo show -- "Mouthful of Exhaust" -- to ogle charcoal and acrylic masterpieces that look like a mix between Heavy Metal and an a-ha music video, and focus on "rebellious road warriors... [living in a] place and time on the brink of total chaos and anarchy". A few examples:
"Mars Motor Speedway": As disgust began to wash over the faces of his fellow contestants, Chuck realized his worst nightmare had come true: it was the day of the big relay race, and he had crapped his pants.
"Lazy Susan of Death": And they said a shark with a Hitler 'stache would never fly...
"Donny Had to Get the Last Word": Whether or not you think it's art, you gotta admit, attaching your arm to a hyena's butt so you can flip off a brontosaurus is both rebellious, and Mad to the Max.
The show ends soon but you can check 'em all out at CaseyDiebold.com
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