The Artistic References Of Squid Game
The Korean TV drama series is known for its brutality, but it contains some hidden gems that reveal a more creative side to the directors. In fact, Squid Game is packed with artistic references that only art lovers will be able to spot. We unveil four of these in this post. 1. The Scream by …

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