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As a reaction to over-retouched photos of celebrities that are everywhere, Los Angeles-based artist Danny Evans started the “Celebrity Make Under” project back in 2006. When you look at these, think to yourself: If I ran into these famous people at the grocery store, would I think twice?

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Aug 22, 2013

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