City & Urban

11 artworks


  • New York City Subway Maps IV PP HPM Print by Cope2- Fernando Carlo

    Cope2- Fernando Carlo New York City Subway Maps IV PP HPM Print by Cope2- Fernando Carlo

    New York City Subway Maps IV PP Printers Proof Limited Edition Spray Paint Hand-Embellished HPM Archival Pigment Prints on Moab Fine Art Paper by Cope2 Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. PP Printers Proof 2019 Signed & Marked PP Limited Edition Artwork Size 17x24. New York City Subway Maps IV, Archival pigment print in colors with hand-embellishments on Moab Fine Art paper Cope2's Artistic Legacy in "New York City Subway Maps IV PP Printers Proof" The "New York City Subway Maps IV PP Printers Proof" by Cope2 represents a confluence of street authenticity and artistic innovation within modern Pop Art. The 2019 Printers Proof edition, signed and marked by the artist, is a limited series that pays homage to the raw spirit of New York's street culture. The artwork, measuring 17x24 inches, is a hand-embellished archival pigment print on Moab Fine Art paper, echoing the gritty essence of urban life through vibrant spray paint and bold tagging styles. As a seminal Graffiti Street Art movement figure, Cope2's work encapsulates the city's visual vibrancy and chaotic energy that never sleeps. His "New York City Subway Maps IV" represents the iconic transit system and a canvas showcasing the layered history of graffiti that has become synonymous with the city's subways. The hand-embellishments signify Cope2's personal touch, making each piece a unique fragment of New York's urban narrative. Blending Traditional Techniques with Urban Aesthetics Cope2's Printers Proof edition blurs the lines between traditional printmaking techniques and the urban aesthetics of graffiti. By incorporating hand-embellishments, each print transcends its status as a mere reproduction, becoming a standalone work of art. The series showcases Cope2's versatility as an artist capable of adapting street capable of adapting street art's spontaneous natureine art printing. The "New York City Subway Maps IV" series is a cultural artifact that reflects the evolution of street art from an act of rebellion to a recognized form of artistic expression. Cope2's work has transitioned from the fleeting surfaces of subway cars to the permanence of fine art paper, enabling the transient nature of street art to be captured, preserved, and appreciated as part of contemporary art's expansive canon. The limited edition Printers Proof series is a testament to the enduring appeal of street art and its significance within the larger context of pop culture. It underscores the importance of preserving the ephemeral nature of graffiti while providing an accessible medium for art collectors and enthusiasts to engage with street art in a new way. In essence, Cope2's "New York City Subway Maps IV PP Printers Proof" is a vibrant homage to the streets of New York, a tangible slice of the city's artistic soul. Through his work, Cope2 continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the narrative of Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork, ensuring that the voices of the streets are heard and celebrated in galleries and collections across the globe. His artwork remains a dynamic intersection of color, form, and urban storytelling, capturing the city's pulse in each spray-painted line and hand-drawn tag.

    $1,614.00

  • Sale -15% Boudica Is Coming HPM Silkscreen Print by Jamie Reid x James Cauty

    Jamie Reid Boudica Is Coming HPM Silkscreen Print by Jamie Reid x James Cauty

    Boudica Is Coming HPM Embellished 6-Color Silkscreen Print by Jamie Reid Hand-Pulled on Distressed 400gsm Reverse Optimum Grey Card Limited Edition Artwork. 2018 Signed By Both Artists HPM Acrylic Hand Embellished Stencil & Numbered Limited Edition of 350 Artwork Size 17x25 Silkscreen Print of Queen Boudica on Horse Chariot Next To Skyscraper Building Art Car Boot Fair Edition Hand Distressed "Boudica Is Coming HPM" is a breathtaking example of the convergence of contemporary street art and history, captured elegantly in a 6-color silkscreen print by the talented Jamie Reid. Released in 2018 and hand-pulled on a distressed 400gsm Reverse Optimum Grey Card, this piece serves as a testament to the transformative powers of art. It is not just a print, but a hand embellished, stencil-enhanced masterpiece, evident in the details of acrylic that dance across the surface. The presence of the signature of both artists and its limitation to a mere 350 pieces makes this artwork an exclusive collector's item, ensuring its revered status among art aficionados. The artwork's composition is both thought-provoking and rebellious. Queen Boudica, an emblem of British resistance against Roman occupation, is depicted on her iconic horse chariot. Yet, in a brilliant juxtaposition, she's positioned beside a modern skyscraper. This anachronistic pairing bridges ancient courage and modern defiance, reminiscent of the spirit of street art that challenges the conventional and provokes thought. Furthermore, the size of the artwork, measuring 17x25, strikes an impressive balance between dominance and subtlety, allowing it to make a statement without overpowering its surroundings. This print was introduced during the Art Car Boot Fair Edition, a venue that often showcases edgy and avant-garde pieces. The hand-distressed nature of the artwork adds a tactile dimension to it, grounding it in raw, authentic emotion, much like graffiti art on city walls. Jamie Reid's "Boudica Is Coming HPM" is a piece that captivates and intrigues, embodying the best aspects of pop and street art, ensuring its place as a hallmark in contemporary artistic expression.

    $730.00$621.00

  • Sleeping Giants Archival Print by Stephanie Buer

    Stephanie Buer Sleeping Giants Archival Print by Stephanie Buer

    Sleeping Giants Limited Edition Archival Pigment Fine Art Prints on Moab Entrada Rag Bright 290gsm Fine Art Paper by Graffiti Street Art and Pop Culture Artist Stephanie Buer. 2020 Signed Limited Edition Sleeping Giants • Autographed archival pigment print • Printed on Moab Entrada Rag Bright 290 GSM archival paper • 11 x 17 inches Hand-signed and numbered by artist Stephanie Buer in a limited edition of 12

    $209.00

  • New York City Subway Maps IV HPM Print by Cope2- Fernando Carlo

    Cope2- Fernando Carlo New York City Subway Maps IV HPM Print by Cope2- Fernando Carlo

    New York City Subway Maps IV Limited Edition Spray Paint Hand-Embellished HPM Archival Pigment Prints on Moab Fine Art Paper by Cope2 Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2019 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 15 Artwork Size 17x24. New York City Subway Maps IV, 2019 Archival pigment print in colors with hand-embellishments on Moab Fine Art paper 17x24 inches (43.2 cm x 61) (sheet) Ed. 10/15 Signed and numbered in pencil lower left. Work displays a .5-inch tear in the lower left border. Embracing Urban Narratives: Cope2's New York City Subway Maps IV Cope2's "New York City Subway Maps IV" is a dynamic fusion of graffiti's raw energy with the refined aesthetics of modern Pop Art, embodying the pulse of urban life on a tangible artifact of the city's daily motion. This 2019 limited edition series, with only 15 signed and numbered pieces, represents a significant contribution to the Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork movement. Each 17x24 inch piece is a hand-embellished archival pigment print on Moab Fine Art paper, offering a unique blend of street culture and high art. Cope2's signature authenticates the work, and its edition number is penciled on the lower left, with one particular piece displaying a minor .5-inch tear, adding to the authentic feel of the artwork. The piece serves as a visual archive of New York's graffiti history, immortalizing the spontaneous, often temporary, art gracing the city's subway maps. Cope2, a Bronx native, brings authenticity and street credibility to his work, with a reputation for over three decades in the graffiti scene. His "New York City Subway Maps IV" reflects urban street art's layered, complex nature, where tags and symbols intermingle to tell the stories of the city's diverse inhabitants. Cope2's Intersection of Street Art and Fine Art Cope2's artwork stands at the intersection of street art and fine art, capturing the essence of one medium within the form of the other. His pieces are more than mere representations of street graffiti; they are the confluence of the artist's lived experiences and interactions with the urban environment. The bold, saturated colors and aggressive brushstrokes hark back to the golden era of graffiti in the 1980s and 1990s when artists like Cope2 were not just decorating the city but also marking territories and expressing identities. The limited edition nature of "New York City Subway Maps IV" and the hand-embellishments by Cope2 himself ensure that each print is a unique piece of art, embodying both the spirit of the original street art and the artist's personal touch. The series encapsulates the rawness of the graffiti subculture while elevating it through fine art printmaking, challenging traditional notions of what constitutes art and who is deemed an artist. In essence, Cope2's work is a celebration of the visual language of the streets, presented within the context of fine art. It offers a narrative deeply rooted in New York City's cultural fabric, providing a snapshot of a movement that has evolved from the margins to the mainstream. The "New York City Subway Maps IV" series not only pays homage to the history of street art but also asserts its place within the continuum of contemporary art. Through his work, Cope2 continues to influence and shape the dialogue around Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork, ensuring that the vibrancy of street culture remains a vital part of the art world's discourse.

    $2,306.00

  • New York City Subway Map Archival Print by Cope2- Fernando Carlo

    Cope2- Fernando Carlo New York City Subway Map Archival Print by Cope2- Fernando Carlo

    New York City Subway Map Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print on 310gsm Fine Art Paper by Cope2 street artist modern pop art. 2016 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 75 Artwork Size 17x24 "Having a print made from an original New York City subway map piece that I created and collaborated with 1xRun on is a really great idea in the sense that many art collectors are able to own a piece of my New York City history.The whole concept of doing a New York City subway map goes perfect with my history as being a New York City graffiti art legend cause the subway system is were I made my bones and a name for my self tagging up and getting my name on every subway line and subway system in the whole city." - Cope2 Fernando Carlo a.k.a COPE2 is an American artist, active in the graffiti scene of New York. Cope2’s involvement in the street art scene of the 80s and 90s progressively made his reputation grow, making him one of the most well-known writers in the US. Controversial, yet iconic, the artist’s story and his involvement in graffiti since the last decades of the 20th century shed light on the history of graffiti itself and its evolution over the years.

    $406.00

  • Rua da Fábrica Archival Print by Stephanie Buer

    Stephanie Buer Rua da Fábrica Archival Print by Stephanie Buer

    Rua da Fábrica Limited Edition Archival Pigment Fine Art Prints on Moab Entrada Rag Bright 290gsm Fine Art Paper by Graffiti Street Art and Pop Culture Artist Stephanie Buer. 2020 Signed Limited Edition Rua da Fábrica • Autographed archival pigment print • Printed on Moab Entrada Rag Bright 290 GSM archival paper • 12 x 12 inches Hand-signed and numbered by artist Stephanie Buer in a limited edition of 20

    $209.00

  • Blue Boy Giclee Print by Lady Pink

    Lady Pink Blue Boy Giclee Print by Lady Pink

    Blue Boy Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on Heavy Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Lady Pink. 2005, Edition size 25 giclee prints on heavy paper. Signed and numbered, size 17" x 17"

    $438.00

  • Relik Archival Print by Stephanie Buer

    Stephanie Buer Relik Archival Print by Stephanie Buer

    Relik Limited Edition Archival Pigment Fine Art Prints on Moab Entrada Rag Bright 290gsm Fine Art Paper by Graffiti Street Art and Pop Culture Artist Stephanie Buer. 2020 Relik Signed Limited Edition of 20 Artwork Size 17x14

    $209.00

  • Blackbook- Two Hope 92 Giclee Print by DocTC5

    DocTC5 Blackbook- Two Hope 92 Giclee Print by DocTC5

    Blackbook- Two Hope 92 Pop Street Artwork Limited Edition Giclee Print on Fine Art Paper by Urban Graffiti Modern Artist DocTC5. 2019 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 25 Artwork Size- 17x14 Small Crease To Extreme Lower Left Facing Edge.

    $250.00

  • Blackbook- Return To Forever Giclee Print by DocTC5

    DocTC5 Blackbook- Return To Forever Giclee Print by DocTC5

    Blackbook- Return To Forever Pop Street Artwork Limited Edition Giclee Print on Fine Art Paper by Urban Graffiti Modern Artist DocTC5. 2019 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 25 Artwork Size- 17x14

    $250.00

  • Supreme NYC HPM Acrylic Archival Print by Daniel Loveridge

    Daniel Loveridge Supreme NYC HPM Acrylic Archival Print by Daniel Loveridge

    Supreme NYC HPM Acrylic Archival Print by Daniel Loveridge Fine Art Hand-Embellished Limited Edition on 290gsm Moab Entrada Rag Bright Paper Artist Artwork. 2023 Signed & Numbered Acrylic Paint Hand Embellished Limited HPM Edition of 5 Artwork Size 17x14 "Daniel Loveridge’s gritty canvases seamlessly capture urban decay's raw and unrepentant beauty. Working predominantly in acrylic and ink on canvas, Loveridge paints en plein air, as he has for his sixteen-year-long career. Dilapidated interior scenes comprise the majority of the artist’s oeuvre. Abandoned buildings rife with decomposing tin and concrete walls are intensified by brilliantly pigmented patches of graffiti throughout his compositions." -House of Roulx

    $415.00

City & Urban

Urban Influence in Street Pop Art and Graffiti

Street pop art and graffiti have become synonymous with the visual language of the urban environment. This art form, emerging from the city's heartbeats and its inhabitants' voices, reflects the multifaceted nature of the urban experience. Artists have infused concrete landscapes with color, life, and commentary, transforming the mundane into the extraordinary. In these city spaces, street pop art and graffiti have found their most resonant canvas, speaking to the diverse populace that moves among these painted scenes daily.

The Evolution of City-Themed Art

From the early days of graffiti, when tags were the signatures of the unseen, to the large-scale murals that narrate the complexities of city living, urban environments have been the backdrop and inspiration for countless artworks. The progression of this art form is a testament to the changing dialogue between the public and their surroundings. Once viewed as vandalism, city-inspired street art has evolved into a recognized and often celebrated form of public expression. Its evolution continues to challenge perceptions, provoke conversations, and beautify the urban landscape.

Social Commentary and Urban Aesthetics

Street pop art and graffiti often serve as a mirror, reflecting society's challenges and triumphs within the urban context. Artists like Banksy and Shepard Fairey have utilized city walls to comment on political issues, social injustices, and popular culture, making their work accessible to a broad audience. This accessibility ensures that the messages conveyed are not confined to the galleries' walls but are instead confronted by anyone traversing the city's streets. The imagery in these works ranges from the abstract to the hyper-realistic, each piece adding to the tapestry of the urban visual experience.

The Role of Street Art in Urban Identity

Cities across the globe have begun to embrace street pop art and graffiti as integral to their cultural identity. Local governments often commission murals and installations, recognizing the value these works contribute to the community. In some urban areas, what was once a clandestine activity now draws tourists, with specific neighborhoods becoming open-air galleries showcasing local and international talent. The art becomes a part of the city's fabric, its identity interwoven with the ever-changing landscape of the streets.

Technological Influence and New Directions

Technological advancements have also found their way into the street artist's toolkit, with some artists incorporating digital projections and interactive elements into their works. These innovations have expanded the potential for what can be achieved on the urban canvas, allowing for more dynamic and engaging artworks. As digital art becomes more prevalent, the distinction between traditional graffiti and new media works becomes increasingly blurred, leading to exciting and uncharted territories for street pop art.

The Future of City-Inspired Art

The future of city and urban-themed street pop art and graffiti looks as vibrant and diverse as the environments that foster them. As artists continue to draw inspiration from the city's ever-evolving narrative, their works will undoubtedly change, reflecting new ideas, issues, and aesthetics. The conversation between the artist, the city, and the public is ongoing, ensuring that street pop art and graffiti will remain a vital part of the urban landscape for years to come. This blurb briefly explores the influence and significance of the city and urban life on the world of street pop art and graffiti artwork. It encapsulates the transformative power of these art forms in urban environments and their evolution from subversive acts to celebrated cultural expressions.

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