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In 2001, Dignan made a drastic change in his career, moving from visual research and psychology (in which he had gained a B.A. and M.Sc.) to art and writing. His first solo art exhibition came in 2002, followed by further solo exhibitions in 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2009. His work has been displayed in
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