Weapon

13 artworks


  • Sekintani La Norihiro Pink Skateboard Art Deck by Supreme

    Supreme Sekintani La Norihiro Pink Skateboard Art Deck by Supreme

    Supreme Sekintani La Norihiro Deck- Pink Limited Edition Skateboard deck art by Designer Brand Supreme SS19 2019 Japanese artist Sekintani La Norihiro’s artwork is known for its provocative imagery, often portraying distorted images, organs, and bright color combinations to portray almost stomach-turning motifs. The Supreme Sekantani La Norihiro Skateboard Deck Pink showcases La Norihiro’s artwork on a Supreme skate deck. The deck depicts a partially naked woman and a devil-like figure looking over her. Distorted motifs are evident throughout the underside of the deck in line with La Norihiro’s style. The Supreme Sekantani La Norihiro Skateboard Deck Pink was released during Spring/Summer 2019

    $257.00

  • Get Money 2 Boo Skateboard Art Deck by DGK

    DGK Get Money 2 Boo Skateboard Art Deck by DGK

    Get Money 2 Boo Deck Fine Art Limited Edition Top Screen Graphics on 7-ply Maple Deck Signed by Artists Boo Johnson x DGK. 2022 Signed by Boo Johnson Limited Edition of 20 Skateboard Artwork Deck Size 8.25x31.85 7-ply Maple with Assorted Stain Veneers / Full Graphic Bottom / Top Screen Graphics / DGK Pro Boo Johnson Endorsed Skateboard / Hand Autographed by Boo Johnson. Board Size: 8.25” / Length: 31.85” / Wheelbase: 14.31” / Nose: 6.75” / Tail: 6.56”

    $318.00

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

    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”

    $190.00

  • I Will Love You Until The End HPM Stencil Wood Print by Denial- Daniel Bombardier

    Denial- Daniel Bombardier I Will Love You Until The End HPM Stencil Wood Print by Denial- Daniel Bombardier

    I Will Love You Until The End Limited Edition Hand-Embellished Spray Paint, Acrylic, Stencil, Mixed Media On Cradled Wood Panel by Denial Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2015 Signed Limited Edition of HPM 5 Hand Embleshed Artwork Size 24x36 Canadian artist Denial and Australian-born Ben Frost have joined forces in a bold exhibition of new work that explores the boundaries of appropriation in confronting re-imaginings of our current dystopian society. Self-­confessed ‘visual thieves’, both artists have had a long history of stealing and subverting the cultural icons that the advertising and consumerist world has thrust upon us to create new and pertinent interpretations that are as confronting as they are humorous. Denial and Frost formed an instant friendship after meeting in Canada in 2011 and have been creating engaging street and gallery work ever since. "Company of Thieves" sees their collaboration push further, with large and small-scale works referencing Pop Art, Graffiti, and the corporate world they rebel against. In the world of Denial, memory is essential because it is the basis of his work, as it nostalgically encourages the audience to engage with it. As a result, his art is as familiar as it is disturbing because it reveals the most unsettling parts of society, the ones we are in a “denial” of. No matter its controversial history, graffiti is less and less viewed as a form of vandalism.

    $8,331.00

  • Destroy, Rebuild, Repeat AP HPM Artist Proof Wood Print by Quiccs Destroy, Rebuild, Repeat AP HPM Artist Proof Wood Print by Quiccs

    Quiccs Destroy, Rebuild, Repeat AP HPM Artist Proof Wood Print by Quiccs

    Destroy, Rebuild, Repeat AP HPM Artist Proof 3D Print Framed on Wood Cradled Panel ready to hang by Quiccs Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. AP Artist Proof Signed, Small Drawings & Marked AP Framed Artwork Size 12x16 Frame Larger 12 x 16 in. (30.48cm x 40.64cm) Three-layered fine art wood print, hand-signed and numbered by Quiccs This first of its kind three-layered fine art birch wood print starts with a 3/4" wood print. It’s then layered with a 1/2" custom shape pop-out pieces, then finished with a 1/4" custom cut layer to create a unique fine art piece.

    $1,183.00

  • Sticker Board 1 Skateboard Art Deck by Bill Barminski

    Bill Barminski Sticker Board 1 Skateboard Art Deck by Bill Barminski

    Sticker Board 1 Deck Fine Art Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print Transfer on Cold Pressed Steep Natural Skateboard Deck by Street Artwork Graffiti Artist Bill Barminski. Archival Pigment Print Transfer on Cold Pressed Steep Natural Skate Deck Size: 8 x 31.875 Inches Release: July 14, 2021 Run of: 40

    $228.00

  • Crash Test Kalis 8.38 Skateboard Art Deck by DGK

    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

    $85.00

  • Into The Night Skateboard Art Deck by Dan Armand

    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

    $289.00

  • Vides Adam Skateboard Art Deck by Joshua Vides Vides Adam Skateboard Art Deck by Joshua Vides

    Joshua Vides Vides Adam Skateboard Art Deck by Joshua Vides

    Vides Adam Deck Limited Edition Silkscreen Skateboard deck art by street pop culture artist Joshua Vides.

    $329.00

  • Matrilineal Original Oil Painting by Dan Christofferson- Beeteeth

    Dan Christofferson- Beeteeth Matrilineal Original Oil Painting by Dan Christofferson- Beeteeth

    Matrilineal Original Die Cut Vinyl, Oil Paint on Wood Cradled Panel ready to hang by Dan Christofferson- Beeteeth Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. "Matrilineal" - 24"x32" Die-cut vinyl on the panel for my "West Was Won" show. -Dan Christofferson

    $1,545.00

  • The End of the End- Mini HPM Stencil Print by Denial- Daniel Bombardier

    Denial- Daniel Bombardier The End of the End- Mini HPM Stencil Print by Denial- Daniel Bombardier

    The End of the End- Mini, Part of the True Facts Mini Multiple Series Original Hand-Painted Multiple (HPM) on Wood Cradled Panel ready to hang by Denial Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2020 Signed & Numbered HPM Limited Edition of 20 Artwork Size 24x36 "My work speaks of impending doom and a lot of crass sinister themes, but that should not mean I desire this to happen at all. I hope my work would suggest only the opposite: to show the ridiculousness of it all and how we may find better solutions for the future." -Denial In the world of Denial, memory is important, because it is the basis of his work, as it nostalgically encourages the audience to engage with it. As a result, his art is as familiar, as it is disturbing because it reveals the most unsettling parts of society, the ones we are in a “denial” of. No matter its controversial history, graffiti is less and less viewed as a form of vandalism.

    $1,068.00

  • Deadwood AP Giclee Print by Raid71

    Raid71 Deadwood AP Giclee Print by Raid71

    Deadwood 1-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Metallic Gold Fine Art Paper by Raid71 Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. AP Artist Proof. Skull with western-style Colt pistol guns. This skull and guns design is printed Peregrina majestic real gold ( I assume it’s metallic-esque), measures 45cm x 60 cm and is limited to 10 prints.

    $499.00

  • Sweet Sins Brooklyn Silkscreen Print by Faile

    Faile Sweet Sins Brooklyn Silkscreen Print by Faile

    Sweet Sins Brooklyn 27-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on 310 gsm Coventry Rag (Deckle Edge) by Faile Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. One of the classic FAILE wood block-style prints. 27 luscious silkscreened colors on a nice thick archival paper. For those of you who collect FAILE you know all that goes into making these. We're really excited about this one. Sweet Sins Brooklyn 28 x 40 Inches 27 Color Silkscreen Print Edition of 500 310 gsm Coventry Rag (Deckle Edge) Signed, Stamped and Dated FAILE 2015

    $4,802.00

Weapon Graffiti Street Pop Art

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.

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