This Artist Was Sick Of Men Telling Her To Smile. So She Told Them So.

Have you ever had to deal with being told to smile by a complete stranger? Or maybe you’ve told a stranger to smile and couldn’t figure out why they rolled their eyes or just didn’t respond at all? Doesn’t matter which side you’re on; this street art campaign tackles this all too familiar situation in…

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Franchesca Ramsey

Apr 24, 2014

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