Face & Head

4 artworks


  • ABCNT Masked Bust Ivory White Sculpture by ABCNT ABCNT Masked Bust Ivory White Sculpture by ABCNT

    ABCNT ABCNT Masked Bust Ivory White Sculpture by ABCNT

    ABCNT Masked Bust- Ivory White Limited Edition Rare Hand Casted Solid Resin Sculpture Artwork by graffiti street artist modern pop artist ABCNT. 2020 Signed & Numbered Edition of 25 Artwork Size 5x6 Comes in Hand Spray Painted Box, Signed & Numbered. BCNT Ivory White Edition 6" Hand Casted Solid Resin Sculpture Limited Edition of only 25 made Hand Stenciled Box by the artist ABCNT Signed & Numbered

    $283.00

  • DillaTroit Archival Print by ABCNT

    ABCNT DillaTroit Archival Print by ABCNT

    DillaTroit Archival Print by ABCNT Limited Edition Print on Fine Art Paper Pop Artist Modern Artwork. Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 33 Artwork Size 12x12 Archival Pigment Fine Art

    $141.00

  • Bandana P Silkscreen Print by ABCNT

    ABCNT Bandana P Silkscreen Print by ABCNT

    Bandana P 3-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on 290gsm Classic Crest Solar White Archival Paper by ABCNT Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. "Bandana P" by ABCNT Print Measures 18" X 24" 3 Color Silkscreen Print - Metallic Silver 290gsm Classic Crest Solar White Archival Paper Edition of 100 Signed and Numbered by the Artist ...

    $209.00

  • This Means War-Hol Variant II Archival Print by ABCNT

    ABCNT This Means War-Hol Variant II Archival Print by ABCNT

    This Means War-Hol Variant II Archival Print by ABCNT Limited Edition Print on 290gsm Moab Fine Art Rag Paper Pop Artist Modern Artwork. 2018 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 75 Artwork Size 18x24 Archival Pigment Fine Art

    $282.00

Face & Head
Pop art, street art, and graffiti art are dynamic genres that have left a notable impact on contemporary visual culture, with the face and head often emerging as central themes. This motif, universally recognized and instantly engaging, has been utilized by artists for its potent ability to convey a myriad of emotions, messages, and identities. The bold, provocative world of pop art first began to champion the face and head in the mid-20th century. Icons such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein used this motif to challenge cultural norms, presenting familiar faces - often celebrities - in unexpected ways. Warhol's multicolored depictions of Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, and other celebrities, for instance, elevated these figures to the status of mass-produced commodities, critiquing the consumerist culture of the time. Lichtenstein, on the other hand, drew from comic books, using the exaggerated expressions of his characters to comment on society's emotional sterility. Street art and graffiti, which originated from the urban underground, have also widely employed the face and head motif. These art forms often serve as a platform for social and political commentary, and the face's universality makes it a powerful tool for artists to communicate with their audience. Banksy, an anonymous England-based street artist, often uses stenciled images of faces and heads to articulate messages of peace, rebellion, or social justice. On walls, buildings, and streets, these faces become a form of visual language that transcends boundaries, resonating with diverse audiences. In the realm of graffiti art, the face and head motif often emerges in the form of tags, throw-ups, and pieces. Notably, the stylized signatures or 'tags' of graffiti artists frequently incorporate face-like elements, signifying the artist's identity in a cryptic yet visually compelling manner. Artists such as SEEN and Dondi White have showcased their unique vision through the depiction of faces and heads, highlighting their individuality amidst the vast graffiti landscape. From the stylized and glamorous portraits of pop art to the raw and rebellious depictions in street and graffiti art, the face and head motif has remained a constant. It serves as a conduit for human emotion and identity, speaking volumes about the society in which it is embedded. Through the different lenses of pop, street, and graffiti art, the face and head motif continues to challenge, provoke, and captivate, making it a cornerstone of these vibrant art movements.

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