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Front view of a framed artwork ‘Refused’ by Chicago artist Nicholas Hayes. Original framed acrylic painting on heavyweight canvas paper (18×24 inches). One-of-a-kind contemporary wall art in a clean black frame, professionally presented and hanging in a modern home or gallery décor.
Front view of A white zip hoodie with the word 'REFUSED' printed in red text across the surface zip hoodie by Nicholas Hayes — unisex relaxed fit with soft cotton-feel face, brushed-fleece interior, double-lined hood, and premium zipper; features the bold Refused artwork as an all-over print for everyday streetwear style.
Front view of a black male model wearing the Refused hoodie by Chicago artist Nicholas Hayes. The hoodie it white with red pattern lettering of REFUSED and a black design in the middle of the chest also spelling REFUSED. Unisex relaxed fit with all-over “REFUSED” print, kangaroo pocket, and drawstring hood; cotton-feel face and brushed-fleece lining for everyday comfort. A person wearing a white hoodie with the text 'REFUSED' printed in red and black on the hoodie's surface.
A blanket with the word 'REFUSED' written in capital letters, surrounded by a red border. Flat product view of the Refused sherpa blanket by Chicago artist Nicholas Hayes. white front with repeating red “REFUSED” pattern and oversized black wordmark of REFUSED, rounded corners; contemporary graphic throw for couch or bed.

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Sherpa blanket with a picture of an octopus. The octopus is red, black and orange. There are blue shapes that look like water. Optical Illusion artwork by Nicholas Hayes. op art. light blue and dark blue shapes. Octopus art. Ocean vibes. Oceanic art.
Penumbra Painting No. 2 sherpa blanket held up to show full abstract design coverage; lightweight yet warm polyester sherpa throw ideal for modern living rooms, bedrooms, or home studios. Design by Nicholas Hayes.
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Hayes’ Publications

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    7 Shocking Reasons Why Your Wardrobe Lacks Soul — And How to Fix It Today

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    Finally! The 7 Essentials of Online Art Buying

    Nicholas Hatherly
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