Safe Sex Inspires Me

Rankin (b. 1966)
Safe Sex Inspires Me
signed, inscribed, titled and dated 'SAFE SEX INSPIRES ME! LOVE RANKIN 3RD JULY 2003' (on the front)
c-print
20 x 16in. (50.8 x 40.6cm.)
Executed in 2003

Acquired directly from the artist by George Michael in 2007.

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