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Second Life

By Greg Ruffing

June 15, 2015

Albany, Kentucky | all photos by Greg Ruffing

Artist: Greg Ruffing

Project: Yard Sales

Description: At yard sales around the country, discarded and unwanted items are given a second life—and sometimes a new purpose. Greg Ruffing documents this informal trading system in his photo series, Yard Sales.





Greg Ruffing

Greg Ruffing is a native of northeastern Ohio and now resides in Chicago. His artistic practice focuses on themes relating to material culture and consumerism. Find more of his work at www.gregruffing.com.

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