March 30, 2026
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Zachary Urbina is a writer and digital artist, Venice local, and BuzzFeed contributor.

Since January of last year he’s had  four quotes run on the Deus billboard at 1001 Venice Blvd,  on the corner of Lincoln and Venice Blvds.

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Zachary Urbina: Writer, Digital Artist, and Venice Local

 

 

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Email: mel@yovenice.com

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