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Brian Rea illustrates 52 Break-Up Lines for The New York Times, Modern Love
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Brian Rea illustrates 52 Break-Up Lines for The New York Times, Modern Love

The New York Times Modern Love feature gathers 52 real-life breakup lines, funny, brutal, and unexpectedly poetic, illustrated by Brian Rea. His minimal, human drawings elevate the piece into a quietly powerful study of how relationships end, revealing humour and vulnerability in equal measure.

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