Weapon

J-LDN aka Jack London Chicago Jordan 1s V2 Shoeuzi 75% Gun Art Sculpture by J-LDN aka Jack London

Chicago Jordan 1s V2 Shoeuzi 75% Hand Cast & Painted Polystone Uzi Art Sculpture Toy Limited Edition Artwork by Artist J-LDN of Graffiti Pop Street Painting Fame. 2020 Edition of 300, Size 75% Each uzi sculpture comes as a 4-part Shoeuzi Magnafix magnetic assembly, box, display stand & gloves. Hand cast and painted Polystone Resin. New In Box ‘CHICAGO’ shoeuzi v2 art sculpture The v2 is the upgraded 4-part magnetic assembly model. 75% scale Micro Uzi (185mm length) hand-cast unsaturated polyresin painted in lead-free resin paint. Features ‘UZI’ leather paneling.

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$572.00
Supreme Chucky Doll Art Object Toy by Supreme

Supreme Chucky Doll Limited Edition Cloth Art Toy Collectible Artwork by street graffiti artist Supreme. The Supreme Chucky Doll, potentially the brand's spookiest accessory ever, dropped on December 17th, 2020, as a part of their FW20 Week 17 release. This Supreme doll marks the third cuddleable toy that the brand has released in the last few years. This Supreme Chucky Doll is as close to the real character as it gets and features the ability to talk as well as a plastic knife. With a branded pair of overalls and a t-shirt, your Supreme Chucky Doll can be just as fly as you are.

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$613.00
J-LDN aka Jack London Guns N Butter Shoeuzi V2 75% Gun Art Sculpture by J-LDN aka Jack London

Guns N Butter Shoeuzi V2 75% Hand Cast & Painted Polystone Uzi Art Sculpture Toy Limited Edition Artwork by Artist J-LDN of Graffiti Pop Street Painting Fame. 2020 Edition of 100, Size 100% 7.5" Each uzi sculpture comes as a 4-part Shoeuzi Magnafix magnetic assembly, box, display stand & gloves. Hand cast and painted Polystone Resin. ShoeUzi Guns N Butter Shoe Uzi Art Sculpture Chunky Dunky Ben & Jerry's V2 Style Uzi Art, rare only 300 pieces worldwide Shoeuzi v2 art sculpture The v2 is the upgraded 4-part magnetic assembly model. 75% scale Micro Uzi (185mm length) hand-cast unsaturated polyresin painted in lead-free resin paint. New In Box

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$572.00
Caitlin Hackett The Red Horse of War Archival Print by Caitlin Hackett

The Red Horse of War Limited Edition Archival Pigment Fine Art Prints on Fine Art Paper by Graffiti Street Art and Pop Culture Artist Caitlin Hackett.

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$99.00
Mr Cartoon The Hundreds Character Skateboard Art Deck by Mr Cartoon The Hundreds

Character Skateboard Deck Fine Art Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print Transfer on Cold Pressed Steep Natural Skateboard Deck by Street Artwork Graffiti Artist Kenny Sharf x The Hundreds. Paint dipped skateboard Kenny Sharf artwork photo printed Made in the USA 8.5”

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$190.00
Banksy Suicide Man Red Sculpture by Banksy x MediComToy

Suicide Man- Red Limited Polystone Resin Sculpture Artwork by Graffiti Street Artists Banksy x MediCom. 2020 Limited Edition Red Polystone Resin Sculpture Displayed With Box

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$1,930.00
DGK Crash Test Kalis 8.38 Skateboard Art Deck by DGK

Crash Test Kalis- 8.38 Deck Limited Edition Silkscreen Skateboard deck art by street pop culture artist DGK. 7-ply Maple with Assorted Stain Veneers / Full Graphic Bottom / Top Screen Graphics / Josh Kalis Professional Endorsed Skateboard / 8.38" Width x 32.15" Length / 14.5" Wheelbase

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$85.00
Dan Armand Into The Night Skateboard Art Deck by Dan Armand

Into The Night Deck Fine Art Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print Transfer on Cold Pressed Steep Natural Skateboard Deck by Street Artwork Graffiti Artist Dan Armand. Archival Pigment Print Transfer on Cold Pressed Steep Natural Skate Deck Size: 8 x 31.875 Inches Release: January 22, 2020

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$289.00
Denial- Daniel Bombardier Cloudy With A Chance Archival Print by Denial- Daniel Bombardier

Cloudy With A Chance- Welcome Wall Archival Pigment Print on Metal with Etched Acrylic Base Sculpture Artwork by graffiti street artist modern pop legend artist Denial. DENIAL is a Canadian artist whose work critiques consumerism and the human condition. Though based in Windsor Ontario, DENIAL spends much of the year traveling and exhibiting throughout Canada and the USA, having done solo shows in Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, New York, Toronto, and Vancouver. Denial is a Canadian artist who experiments with aerosol and stencil art, while his main fields of interest are consumerism, politics and the human condition in today’s society. Since the culture of graffiti was gaining more and more popularity in the US and Europe, the taggers had to be increasingly original in order to stand out. The signatures became bigger, more stylized and more colorful.

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$422.00
Mad Picnic Unique HPM Stencil Print by Mad

Picnic Limited Edition Hand-Embellished Hand-Painted Stencil on Prolux 300gsm Base Paper by MAD Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Picnic Unique HPM Stencil Print by Mad He has presented his unique works on walls and art galleries of numerous countries around the world including Iran, US, Netherlands, UK, Norway, and Turkey.

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$406.00
Ron English Forlorn Unicorn Goth Art Toy by Ron English

Forlorn Unicorn- Goth Limited Edition Vinyl Art Toy Collectible Artwork by Pop Culture Artist Ron English. 2020 Limited Edition of 100 New In Box Delusionville Goth Emo Punk Black Colorway Variant. 8.5 inches with horn.

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$283.00
Shepard Fairey- OBEY Stop The Violence! Voices of Parkland Silkscreen Print by Shepard Fairey- OBEY

Stop The Violence! Voices of Parkland 2-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Cream Speckle Tone Paper by Shepard Fairey Rare Street Art OBEY Pop Artwork Artist. "Voices of Parkland" Screen Print on Cream Speckle Tone Paper by Shepard Fairey. It measures 18" x 24"

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$421.00
Ron English Combrat Rising Archival Print by Ron English

Combrat Rising Limited Edition Archival Pigment Fine Art Prints on 290gsm Moab Fine Art Paper by Graffiti Street Art and Pop Culture Artist Ron English. 2020 Signed Limited Edition of 100 Bumped Right Facing Extreme Edge Archival Pigment Print on 290gsm Moab Fine Art Paper Size: 23.25 x 18 Inches Release: April 01, 2020

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$406.00
Denial- Daniel Bombardier That's Wall Folks! Sculpture by Denial- Daniel Bombardier

That's Wall Folks!- Welcome Wall Archival Pigment Print on Metal with Etched Acrylic Base Sculpture Artwork by graffiti street artist modern pop legend artist Denial. 2020 Limited Edition of100 Artwork Size 4x8 DENIAL is a Canadian artist whose work critiques consumerism and the human condition. Though based in Windsor Ontario, DENIAL spends much of the year traveling and exhibiting throughout Canada and the USA, having done solo shows in Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, New York, Toronto, and Vancouver. Essentially, Denial is satirizing the reality, which both he and us are experiencing, through some of the Western culture’s most emblematic symbols. Denial is utilizing cultural products with the intention to make a statement against the system, which gave birth to them. As a result, he re-contextualizes them and transforms them from commercial products to his cultural legacy.

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$422.00
Denial- Daniel Bombardier LSDetroit Blotter Paper Archival Print by Denial- Daniel Bombardier

LSDetroit Blotter Paper Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print Art on Perforated Blotter Paper by Denial pop culture LSD artwork. 2019 Signed Limited Edition of 50 Artwork Size 7.5x7.5 In 2000 he adopted the moniker ‘DENIAL’ as a means of poking fun at advertising, politics, and media messages that contemporary society is often ‘in denial about. Since then he has maintained an ongoing global street-campaign of over 500, 000 stickers, placards, and murals, using the alpha-numeric characters ‘D3N!@L’. Intended as a conceptual means of marketing absurdism, DENIAL also challenges traditional notions of graffiti and public art through his bold and often satirical visual subversions. Denial is a Canadian artist who experiments with aerosol and stencil art, while his main fields of interest are consumerism, politics and the human condition in today’s society. Since the culture of graffiti was gaining more and more popularity in the US and Europe, the taggers had to be increasingly original in order to stand out. The signatures became bigger, more stylized and more colorful.

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$422.00
Banksy Suicide Man White Gesso Sculpture by Banksy x MediComToy

Suicide Man- White Gesso Limited Polystone Resin Sculpture Artwork by Graffiti Street Artists Banksy x MediCom. 2020 Limited Edition White Polystone Resin Sculpture New In Box

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$1,930.00

Weaponry in the Crosshairs of Street Pop Art and Graffiti

The presence of weapons in street pop art and graffiti carries a hefty load of symbolism and controversy. The very image of a weapon – be it a gun, a knife, or any implement associated with violence – is fraught with socio-political connotations that street artists often leverage to provoke, comment, and sometimes shock their audience. These artists have taken the powerful imagery of weapons and infused it with layers of meaning, transforming them from mere objects of destruction into potent symbols of critique and reflection. Weapons have been a common motif in both graffiti art and pop art. In both graffiti art and pop art, using weapons can be a powerful way to convey a message and provoke a reaction from the viewer. However, it's important to note that the use of violent imagery can also be controversial and can raise questions about the role of art in society. Graffiti artists often use guns, knives, and grenades to convey a sense of danger or rebellion. For example, a spray-painted image of a weapon might be used to represent the power or aggression of a particular person or group. Some graffiti artists have also used weapons to convey a political message. For instance, a mural featuring an AK-47 rifle might be used to criticize the proliferation of guns in society or to express solidarity with a particular political cause. In some cases, graffiti artists have used weapons as a form of commentary on the violence and conflict in the world. For example, a mural featuring a grenade might be used to critique the destructive nature of war or to advocate for peace. Pop artists have also incorporated weapons into their artwork. For instance, Andy Warhol's "Gun" series features images of various firearms, including revolvers and pistols. Roy Lichtenstein's painting "Whaam!" depicts a fighter jet firing a missile, emphasizing the violence and chaos of war. Some pop artists have used weapons to satirize consumer culture or to comment on the commodification of violence. For example, Claes Oldenburg's "Giant BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich)" features a knife skewering a sandwich, highlighting the absurdity of weaponizing everyday objects.

The Symbolic Arsenal of Street Art

Street artists have long employed the iconography of weapons to convey messages about power, conflict, and resistance. In their hands, weapons become a visual shorthand for a range of issues – from war and peace to crime and justice. Sometimes, the gun is depicted with stark realism, forcing those who encounter the piece to confront the realities of violence head-on. Other times, the weapon is abstracted or juxtaposed with unpredictable elements to create a sense of irony or to challenge the viewer's preconceptions. The use of firearms in graffiti art can directly reflect the artist's environment, where violence may be a daily reality. In cities plagued by crime and unrest, the appearance of weapon imagery in street art can mirror the community's experiences, a raw expression of the turmoil that residents may face. Conversely, in more peaceful or politically stable contexts, weapons in street art can serve as a jarring reminder of global conflicts, a call to action, or a protest against militarism and warfare.

Artists and the Weapon Motif

Some street artists have become particularly associated with the weapon motif, using it as a central theme to explore and challenge societal norms. These artists wield the weapon imagery with intention, repurposing it to critique the issues of aggression and oppression that such objects typically symbolize. The weapon becomes a tool not for violence but for its opposite – a plea for peace, a commentary on the human cost of conflict, or an ironic take on the glamorization of violence in media and culture. The weapon motif in street pop art and graffiti also confronts the viewer with questions about the role of force in justice and the dichotomy between societal order and personal liberty. Through these works, artists can spark discussions on topics that are often uncomfortable but necessary, such as gun control, police brutality, and the arms race. The art acts as a catalyst for dialogue and, at times, as a means to inspire change. The depiction of weapons in street pop art and graffiti transcends the mere representation of violence. These images serve as a vehicle for artists to engage with their audience on complex issues, question, condemn, and inspire. The weapon, with its inherent power and danger, becomes a paradoxical symbol of hope and transformation in the hands of street artists. As long as there are discussions to be had about power, conflict, and violence, weapons will undoubtedly continue to be a compelling and provocative element in the vocabulary of street pop art and graffiti.

16 artworks

J-LDN aka Jack London Chicago Jordan 1s V2 Shoeuzi 75% Gun Art Sculpture by J-LDN aka Jack London

Supreme Chucky Doll Art Object Toy by Supreme

J-LDN aka Jack London Guns N Butter Shoeuzi V2 75% Gun Art Sculpture by J-LDN aka Jack London

Caitlin Hackett The Red Horse of War Archival Print by Caitlin Hackett

Mr Cartoon The Hundreds Character Skateboard Art Deck by Mr Cartoon The Hundreds

Banksy Suicide Man Red Sculpture by Banksy x MediComToy

DGK Crash Test Kalis 8.38 Skateboard Art Deck by DGK

Dan Armand Into The Night Skateboard Art Deck by Dan Armand

Denial- Daniel Bombardier Cloudy With A Chance Archival Print by Denial- Daniel Bombardier

Mad Picnic Unique HPM Stencil Print by Mad

Ron English Forlorn Unicorn Goth Art Toy by Ron English

Shepard Fairey- OBEY Stop The Violence! Voices of Parkland Silkscreen Print by Shepard Fairey- OBEY

Ron English Combrat Rising Archival Print by Ron English

Denial- Daniel Bombardier That's Wall Folks! Sculpture by Denial- Daniel Bombardier

Denial- Daniel Bombardier LSDetroit Blotter Paper Archival Print by Denial- Daniel Bombardier

Banksy Suicide Man White Gesso Sculpture by Banksy x MediComToy

Weaponry in the Crosshairs of Street Pop Art and Graffiti

The Symbolic Arsenal of Street Art

Artists and the Weapon Motif