Chicago

5 artworks


  • 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

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

    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.

    $422.00

  • The End Of The End HPM Wood Stencil Print by Denial- Daniel Bombardier

    Denial- Daniel Bombardier The End Of The End HPM Wood Stencil Print by Denial- Daniel Bombardier

    The End Of The End Original Hand-Painted Multiple Spray Paint Aerosol on Framed Birch Wood Panel ready to hang by Denial Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2016 Signed & Numbered HPM Limited Edition of 10 Artwork Size 24x36 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 has evolved as one the most prominent figures of contemporary pop artists, who nonetheless, continue to stay relevant and is interested in generating thought-provoking commentary. He has a long history of exploring the boundaries of appropriation, which he uses as a means of subverting the value of cultural products, imprinted in the collective memory of the Western civilization. His work, in other words, is inviting the viewer to re-imagine our dystopian society as a way of confronting it, with humor and irony as the biggest tools of the artist.

    $3,748.00

  • Let's Burn It All! Standard Silkscreen Print by Denial- Daniel Bombardier

    Denial- Daniel Bombardier Let's Burn It All! Standard Silkscreen Print by Denial- Daniel Bombardier

    Let's Burn It All!- Standard Limited Edition 8-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on 140lbs French Fine Art Paper by Denial Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2019 Signed Limited Edition of 75 Artwork Size 18x24 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’s art is strongly political and social since the artist takes specific positions against issues, such as capitalism, consumer culture, and advertisements. More importantly, the artist is aware of his choices and motivations: “I like to think of myself as activist pop art. How I relate with cartoons and graphics is a lot easier than I do with photo-realistic stuff" Another aspect of Denial's work is humor. His work is satirical, which, by definition, means that it uses humor as a confronting mechanism.

    $422.00

  • Ughhhmerica Sculpture Print by Denial- Daniel Bombardier

    Denial- Daniel Bombardier Ughhhmerica Sculpture Print by Denial- Daniel Bombardier

    Ughhhmerica- Welcome Wall Archival Pigment Print on Metal with Etched Acrylic Base Sculpture Artwork by graffiti street artist modern pop legend artist Denial. 2020 Signed & Numbered HPM Limited Edition of 100 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. 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.

    $422.00

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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