Chicago

6 artworks


  • Never Say Never! Silkscreen Print by Denial- Daniel Bombardier

    Denial- Daniel Bombardier Never Say Never! Silkscreen Print by Denial- Daniel Bombardier

    Never Say Never! Limited Edition 12-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Denial Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2020 Signed Limited Edition of 100 Artwork Size 24x18 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 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.

    $422.00

  • Dennis Rodman 100% & 400% Be@rbrick Dennis Rodman 100% & 400% Be@rbrick

    BE@RBRICK Dennis Rodman 100% & 400% Be@rbrick

    Dennis Rodman 100% & 400% BE@RBRICK Limited Edition Vinyl Art Toy Urban Collectable Art Figures #91 Chicago Bulls 90s Basketball Champion, Dennis Rodman. Bearbrick paid homage to the Hall Of Fame and Five-Time NBA Champion Dennis Rodman with a 400% and 100% Bearbrick Set of him wearing his Chicago Bulls jersey. Dennis is an all-time NBA fan favorite and is known for his eccentric personality off and on the court. Dennis is seen wearing his Chicago Bulls red away uniforms that features an authentic NBA logo on the chest and Rodman's name and number on the back of the jersey. Rodman is also known for his creative hairstyles as he is seen rocking his bright green hair in this must-own Bearbrick

    $423.00

  • Carpool! Metropolis Coffee 2014 Silkscreen Print by John Vogl

    John Vogl Carpool! Metropolis Coffee 2014 Silkscreen Print by John Vogl

    Carpool!- Metropolis Coffee 2014 Limited Edition 5-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by John Vogl Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. One of three posters made 2014 for our friends at Metropolis Coffee Roasters here in Chicago. 18 x 24 inches. Five screens on French stock. Signed and numbered edition of 250. Released 30 October 2014.

    $99.00

  • Crystal Be@rbrick Gold Leaf Original Drawing Painting by MMont Crystal Be@rbrick Gold Leaf Original Drawing Painting by MMont

    MMont Crystal Be@rbrick Gold Leaf Original Drawing Painting by MMont

    Crystal Bearbrick Art Graphite on Paper Layered Over Gold Leaf on Matboard Artwork by Street Pop Culture Artist MMont. 2021 Signed Original Mixed Media Gold Leaf Graphite Drawing Painting Framed Artwork Size 9x12 Crystal Bearbrick by MMont Graphite on paper, layered over gold leaf on mat board Still life drawing of Baccarat/Bearbrick collaboration 9"x12" framed From: Chicago

    $423.00

  • Scottie Pippen 100% & 400% Be@rbrick Scottie Pippen 100% & 400% Be@rbrick

    BE@RBRICK Scottie Pippen 100% & 400% Be@rbrick

    Scottie Pippen 100% & 400% BE@RBRICK Limited Edition Vinyl Art Toy Urban Collectable Art Figures #33 Chicago Bulls 90s Basketball Champion, Scottie Pippen. Bearbrick paid homage to the Hall Of Fame and Five-Time NBA Champion Scottie Pippen with a 400% and 100% Bearbrick Set of him wearing his Chicago Bulls jersey. NBA champion Scottie Pippen was a beast of an opponent and it was his tough attitude and versatility that made him a valued teammate of Michael Jordan. Now he's immortalized as a Bearbrick in 100% + 400% size! Each figure stands at 7cm and 28cm tall respectively.

    $423.00

  • Sale -15% Reverend Horton Heat Tenderloin Twang Rang Hi-Fi 1994 Chicago IL Silkscreen Print by Frank Kozik

    Frank Kozik Reverend Horton Heat Tenderloin Twang Rang Hi-Fi 1994 Chicago IL Silkscreen Print by Frank Kozik

    Reverend Horton Heat Tenderloin Twang Rang Hi-Fi 1994 Chicago IL Silkscreen Print by Frank Kozik Hand-Pulled on Fine Art Paper Limited Edition Pop Street Art Artwork. 1994 Signed by Kozik & Numbered Limited Edition of 500 Artwork Size 22x18 Silkscreen Print Band Gig Poster by Frank Kozik. Reverend Horton Heat Tenderloin Twang Rang Hi-Fi Road Burners Metro Chicago, Illinois 9-17-1994 The "Reverend Horton Heat Tenderloin Twang Rang Hi-Fi 1994 Chicago IL" silkscreen print is a vibrant representation of the intersection where music meets visual art, crafted by the renowned artist Frank Kozik. Dated in 1994, this limited edition piece, with only 500 signed and numbered prints, captures the essence of the concert gig poster with a distinct pop art flair. Measuring 22x18 inches, it was created to promote a live music event on September 17, 1994, featuring the Reverend Horton Heat alongside Tenderloin and Twang Rang Hi-Fi Road Burners at the Metro in Chicago, Illinois. Kozik's use of bold colors and a cartoonish fox wearing a cowboy hat embodies the energy and eccentricity of the bands, particularly the headlining psychobilly band known for its lively and raucous performances. This artwork is more than a mere announcement of an event; it is a piece of history, a testament to the culture of the mid-90s, and a collector's item for enthusiasts of music, pop art, and street art alike. Frank Kozik's style is evident in the poster's design, which features thick outlines, flat areas of color, and an absence of shading reminiscent of comic book art—a hallmark of Kozik's work. Such posters are not only advertisements but also artifacts of cultural significance. They represent a time when street art was becoming increasingly recognized as a legitimate art form, blurring the lines between the highbrow and the accessible, the elite and the streetwise. These prints also speak to the nature of street art's fleeting existence. While street art is often temporary, subject to the whims of weather and the ever-changing urban landscape, silkscreen prints like this capture ephemeral quality and preserve it in a form that can be collected, traded, and displayed. Kozik's work, especially this print, serves as a physical snapshot of the street art movement as it began to infiltrate and influence the broader pop culture, reflecting a time when the underground started to surface and claim space on the walls of fans and collectors worldwide.

    $562.00$478.00

Chicago Graffiti Street Pop Artwork

Chicago's Palette: Echoes of Street Pop Art and Graffiti

Chicago's streets are a visual dialogue of history, culture, and identity, punctuated by the vibrant strokes of street pop art and graffiti. This city, known for its architectural marvels and windy winters, also boasts a colorful undercurrent of public art, making it a living gallery of urban expression. From the murals in Pilsen to the tags in Logan Square, artists have turned the city's landscape into a testament to creativity and community voice.

Celebrating Heritage through Murals

Artists in Chicago have long used the city's walls as canvases to celebrate cultural heritage and foster community identity. Murals in neighborhoods like Pilsen burst with images reflecting the area's rich Mexican-American culture, telling stories of heritage and immigration through vibrant colors and iconography. These public artworks are more than decoration; they are the community's pulse, depicting the past and inspiring the future.

Graffiti as a Form of Urban Discourse

Graffiti in Chicago is as much a part of the city's fabric as the 'L' trains rattling through its neighborhoods. It's an urban discourse where every tag and piece speaks to viewers about identity, resistance, or the human urge to leave a mark. The city's approach to graffiti oscillates between crackdowns and celebration, with some areas sanctioning spaces for artists to work legally, thereby acknowledging graffiti's role in the cultural and artistic vibrancy of Chicago.

Pop Art's Intersection with Chicago's Streets

The influence of pop art is evident in Chicago's urban art scene. Street pop art here often takes cues from pop culture and commercial imagery, repurposing them in a context that speaks to the city's character. Chicago's street pop artists play with icons and symbols that resonate globally, anchoring them in local realities and giving them a new voice that echoes through the alleyways and boulevards. 

A City's Narrative in Color

Chicago's street pop art and graffiti are not mere backdrops to the city's daily hustle; they are integral to its narrative, coloring the stories that make up the Windy City's identity. Each mural, stencil, tag, and installation is a thread in the tapestry of Chicago's urban artistry, reflecting the city's dynamism, diversity, and dialogue. Through the hands of its artists, Chicago continues to etch its story onto the vast canvas of the city, inviting onlookers to witness and participate in its unfolding saga. This blurb opens into the complex, colorful world of Chicago's relationship with street pop art and graffiti artwork. To expand this into an entire 1000-word piece, further exploration into the city's specific artworks, the evolution of its art scene, and profiles of crucial artists would be essential. If you wish to delve deeper into this vibrant topic, we can continue building upon this narrative.

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