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  • NY@BRICK Chess 400% Be@rbrick by Medicom Toy x Karimoku NY@BRICK Chess 400% Be@rbrick by Medicom Toy x Karimoku

    Karimoku NY@BRICK Chess 400% Be@rbrick by Medicom Toy x Karimoku

    NY@BRICK Karimoku Chess 400% BE@RBRICK Extremely Rare Hand-Made Wooden Art Toy Japanese Furniture Maker Fine Art Bearbrick Sculpture. 2020 Extremely Rare Stamped Wood Limited Edition Artwork Displayed In Box Perfect Condition. Master of wood in Japan, Karimoku is a reference in design furniture and now in luxury figurines after their collaborations with Medicom.

    $3,135.00

  • Sale -33% Mario Trece Giclee Print by Bob Dob

    Bob Dob Mario Trece Giclee Print by Bob Dob

    Mario Trece Pop Street Artwork Limited Edition Giclee Print on Fine Art Paper by Urban Graffiti Modern Artist Bob Dob. 2020 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 30 Artwork Size 16x20 Signed 2020 giclee print 16 x 20 inches signed and numbered edition of 30 with graffiti by Greg 'Craola' Simkins inspired by Mario Bros.

    $242.00$162.00

  • High Score Blotter Paper Archival Print by Denial- Daniel Bombardier

    Denial- Daniel Bombardier High Score Blotter Paper Archival Print by Denial- Daniel Bombardier

    High Score Blotter Paper Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print Art on Perforated Blotter Paper by Denial pop culture LSD artwork. 2020 Signed Limited Edition of 50 Artwork Size 7.5x7.5 In 2000 he adopted the moniker ‘DENIAL’ as a means of poking fun at advertising, politics, and media messages that contemporary society is often ‘in denial about. Since then he has maintained an ongoing global street-campaign of over 500, 000 stickers, placards, and murals, using the alpha-numeric characters ‘D3N!@L’. Intended as a conceptual means of marketing absurdism, DENIAL also challenges traditional notions of graffiti and public art through his bold and often satirical visual subversions. 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

  • Word Games Blotter Paper Archival Print by Ben Frost

    Ben Frost Word Games Blotter Paper Archival Print by Ben Frost

    Word Games Blotter Paper Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print Art on Perforated Blotter Paper by Ben Frost pop culture LSD artwork. Australian contemporary artist Ben Frost is best known for his bold, irreverent Pop Art. His instantly recognizable take on pop culture twists up everyday iconography from the world’s biggest brands. Subverting meaning and messages from the mainstream media, Frost’s scathing commentary on advertising, entertainment, and politics is both confronting and controversial. The essence of Frost’s commentary is established on the basis of subverting the meaning and the messages, promoted by the mainstream media. In other words and, as he has stated in the past: “The less you fill your mind with the trappings of advertising and bad television, the more space you have in your brain for things of value”. At the same time, his take on modern pop culture is equally compelling. Mainstream media, advertisements, and politics can be identified as some of his main fields of interest, which he utilizes and mixes up in a controversial formation. The word controversial is not used incidentally. What Ben Frost’s art is doing is, essentially, the appropriation and weaponization of imagery against the same system that gave birth to it.

    $422.00

  • Sale -33% Luigi Trece Giclee Print by Bob Dob

    Bob Dob Luigi Trece Giclee Print by Bob Dob

    Luigi Trece Pop Street Artwork Limited Edition Giclee Print on Fine Art Paper by Urban Graffiti Modern Artist Bob Dob. 2020 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 30 Artwork Size 16x20 Signed 2020 giclee print 16 x 20 inches signed and numbered edition of 30 with graffiti by Greg 'Craola' Simkins inspired by Mario Bros.

    $242.00$162.00

Game Graffiti Street Pop Artwork

Games and Their Evolution in Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork

The intersection of gaming culture with street pop art and graffiti artwork represents a significant shift in how games are perceived and integrated into contemporary art. Once confined to the digital realm and private spaces, games have spilled over into the streets, providing a rich tapestry for artists to draw from. This convergence has given rise to a unique fusion where the virtual and the urban intermingle, creating a vibrant subculture that celebrates gaming through the lens of street aesthetics. Several video games feature graffiti and street art as significant aspects of the gameplay or the game world. Some of these games include Jet Set Radio (Jet Grind Radio in the US), A classic game released in 2000 for the Sega Dreamcast. Jet Set Radio has players controlling a group of rollerblading graffiti artists in a cel-shaded, futuristic version of Tokyo. The goal is to tag various locations throughout the city while avoiding the police and rival gangs. Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure: This 2006 game follows a graffiti artist named Trane as he explores the city of New Radius, tagging various spots to gain notoriety and respect. The game features a strong emphasis on street art and hip-hop culture.  Graffiti Kingdom: A 2005 action-adventure game for the PlayStation 2, Graffiti Kingdom allows players to create graffiti creatures to help them solve puzzles and defeat enemies. The game combines platforming with an extensive character creation system. Subway Surfers: A popular mobile endless runner game, Subway Surfers has players taking on the role of a graffiti artist who must evade the police while running through various cityscapes. Players can collect coins and power-ups while avoiding obstacles and trains. Slaps and Beans: A 2018 action-adventure game, Slaps and Beans features iconic Italian movie characters Bud Spencer and Terence Hill in a quest to save their hometown from an evil developer. One of the mini-games within the game involves creating graffiti art. These games incorporate graffiti and street art in different ways, either as a central gameplay mechanic or as an integral part of the game's aesthetic and world-building.

Pixelated Streets: The Aesthetic of Gaming in Urban Art

With its pixelated graphics and iconic characters, street pop art has adopted and adapted the visual language of video games, creating a new vocabulary that resonates with a generation brought up on digital play. This can be seen in the work of Invader, the pseudonym of a French urban artist known for his distinctive creations inspired by retro 8-bit video games. His mosaics, which adorn city walls around the world, are not just tributes to the games themselves but also commentaries on the increasingly pixelated nature of our reality, where digital and physical worlds collide. The characters and motifs from games serve as modern hieroglyphs in the hands of graffiti artists. These symbols are imbued with layers of meaning, often reflecting on nostalgia, the passage of time, and the universality of the gaming experience. In the dynamic field of street pop art, the appropriation of these gaming elements goes beyond mere representation; it becomes a dialogue about the permeation of digital culture into every facet of our lives.

Gaming Icons as Cultural Commentators

In graffiti artwork, gaming icons articulate social and political messages. The vibrant palettes of video games starkly contrast the often grey urban environments, serving as a form of escapism while simultaneously making a statement. Painting a gaming character on a wall reclaims public space, turning passive structures into active participants in the cultural conversation. This use of gaming imagery within street art is a complex matter of pop culture reference. Instead, it is a nuanced exploration of games' role in shaping our identities and society. By placing game characters in unexpected contexts or combining them with unpredictable elements, artists like Banksy, who remains anonymous, challenge observers to reflect on the impact of gaming on our collective consciousness. The play becomes profound, inviting contemplation on how games influence our understanding of reality, community, and morality.

From Subculture to Mainstream: The Legitimization of Gaming in Art

The inclusion of gaming in street pop art and graffiti artwork has played a significant role in legitimizing games as a cultural form worthy of artistic exploration. Games are no longer seen merely as entertainment; they are recognized for their artistic merit and potential to convey complex narratives and emotional experiences. This shift is evident in renowned artists' embrace of gaming iconography and the increasing prevalence of game-inspired art in galleries and public spaces. The dialogue between games and street art also highlights the transformative power of play. Games, like art, can be a form of resistance, a way to reimagine the world and our place. Street pop art and graffiti artwork elevate the game from a digital pastime to a catalyst for social engagement and change. They mirror games' playful yet profound role in modern culture, reminding us that play is not just a diversion but a fundamental part of the human experience.
In summary, the realm of games has found a complementary spirit in street pop art and graffiti artwork. The cross-pollination of these forms has enriched both, creating a shared space where the virtual and the real can coexist and converse. It is a testament to the power of games to transcend their origins and become a vital part of our cultural narrative, as well as to the ability of street art to capture the pulse of contemporary life in all its pixelated, playful glory.

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