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- ↑ Spoor, Nathan (2011). Suggestivism: a comprehensive survey of contemporary artists. Corte Madera: Gingko Press. ISBN 978-1-58423-447-0.
- ↑ Spoor, Nathan. "Suggestivism: Grand Central Art Center 2011" . Retrieved 28 August 2011.
- ↑ dc. ""Suggestivism" At Grand Central Art Center Featuring Ron English, Dalek, Mars-1, And More". Living Proof Magazine. Retrieved 28 August 2011.