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  • Totym Silkscreen Print by Cyrcle

    Cyrcle Totym Silkscreen Print by Cyrcle

    Totym Limited Edition 5-Color Silkscreen on 290gsm Coventry Rag Fine Art Paper by Cyrcle Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. "The piece was created during our recent travels to Europe, specifically in Vienna, Austria 2014. It is the last piece of the OVERTHRONE! theme. We are pleased with marriage of concept and composition as well as the color theory/balance. The piece was a digitally created design paying homage to pre-computer, traditional graphic design. The concept is rooted in breaking down mythologies, and overthrowing power.We wanted to create the final piece of art for the OVERTHRONE! campaign, ending with this print. The design suggests the infinite nature of mythologies of the mind and the power they wield." - Cyrcle

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    $242.00

  • Not Great Men Silkscreen Print by Shepard Fairey- OBEY

    Shepard Fairey- OBEY Not Great Men Silkscreen Print by Shepard Fairey- OBEY

    Not Great Men 2-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Fine Speckletone Art Paper by Shepard Fairey Rare Street Art OBEY Pop Artwork Artist. Signed & Numbered, Not Great Men Screen Print 18 x 24 inches Edition of 450 August 20, 201 The Not Great Men print was inspired by the Gang of Four song of the same name from their album “Entertainment”.. Gang of Four are a great band musically and lyrically with many of their songs tackling subjects like consumption, capitalism, obsession with power, exploitation, narcissism, and class structure. The song Not Great Men has long struck me as a wise indictment of the contradiction or paradox of leadership and power. It takes assertive, charismatic people with self-confidence to be leaders, but on the dark side, leaders are often power hungry, manipulative, and abusive of their power.

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    $518.00

  • Silver City Night XL Silkscreen Print by Nate Duval

    Nate Duval Silver City Night XL Silkscreen Print by Nate Duval

    Silver City Style A XL Night Black 2-Color Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Pop Artist Nate Duval Limited Edition Artwork. 2012 Signed Limited of 50 Edition Artwork Size 36x24 Silver Metallic Ink City Style A XL Nightime 36x24

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    $291.00

  • Sale -15% Destroy America- Black Silkscreen Print by Cleon Peterson

    Cleon Peterson Destroy America- Black Silkscreen Print by Cleon Peterson

    Destroy America- Black Limited Edition Hand Pulled 2-Color Screenprint Print on 290gsm Arches Rag Paper with Deckled Edges by Cleon Peterson Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Hand-pulled 18 x 24" screenprint. Printed on 290gsm Arches Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. Limited edition of 125. The art of Peterson has a strong anti-establishment character and anger, as a creative force, is present throughout most of his artworks. The subject of anger is the artist and with his work, he is turning against society’s deepest weariness and malaise. This LA-based artist is the mastermind behind a series of dystopic artworks paintings, prints, sculptures and murals, exhibited in the US, Europe, and Asia.

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    $702.00$597.00

  • Sale -15% Destroy America- White Silkscreen Print by Cleon Peterson

    Cleon Peterson Destroy America- White Silkscreen Print by Cleon Peterson

    Destroy America- White Limited Edition Hand Pulled 2-Color Screenprint Print on 290gsm Arches Rag Paper with Deckled Edges by Cleon Peterson Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Hand-pulled 18 x 24" screenprint. Printed on 290gsm Arches Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. Limited edition of 125. The art of Peterson has a strong anti-establishment character and anger, as a creative force, is present throughout most of his artworks. The subject of anger is the artist and with his work, he is turning against society’s deepest weariness and malaise. What’s alarming for Peterson in our world is not the poverty, injustice, and cruelty by themselves, but the lack of reaction to them.

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    $702.00$597.00

  • Silver City Day XL Silkscreen Print by Nate Duval

    Nate Duval Silver City Day XL Silkscreen Print by Nate Duval

    Silver City Style A XL Day White 2-Color Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Pop Artist Nate Duval Limited Edition Artwork. 2012 Signed Limited of 50 Edition Artwork Size 36x24 Silver Metallic Ink City Style A XL Daytime 36x24

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    $291.00

  • Sale -15% Useless Idiot- White Serigraph Print by Cleon Peterson

    Cleon Peterson Useless Idiot- White Serigraph Print by Cleon Peterson

    Useless Idiot- White Limited Edition Hand Pulled 2-Color Serigraph Print on 290gsm Coventry Rag Paper with Deckled Edges by Cleon Peterson Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. Size: 18 x 24 Date: 2019 Condition: NEW Artist: Cleon Peterson Hand-pulled black & red screen prints. Printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. Limited Edition of 150 The art of Peterson has a strong anti-establishment character and anger, as a creative force, is present throughout most of his artworks. The subject of anger is the artist and with his work, he is turning against society’s deepest weariness and malaise. This LA-based artist is the mastermind behind a series of dystopic artworks paintings, prints, sculptures and murals, exhibited in the US, Europe, and Asia.

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    $702.00$597.00

  • Pedestal Silkscreen Print by Shepard Fairey- OBEY

    Shepard Fairey- OBEY Pedestal Silkscreen Print by Shepard Fairey- OBEY

    Pedestal 2-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Fine Speckletone Art Paper by Shepard Fairey Rare Street Art OBEY Pop Artwork Artist. Signed & Numbered Screen Print PEDESTAL Screen Print 18 x 24 inches Edition of 450 August 8, 2013 This image is loosely a sequel to the Peace Guard from 2008 and serves as a reminder that pushing for peace, ironically, requires a militant vigilance itself. I love the juxtaposition of seemingly contradictory symbols. Peace is victory without war. It’s a good day when you don’t have to use your A.K.! – Shepard

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    $634.00

  • Hercules Pixel Silkscreen Print by Buff Monster

    Buff Monster Hercules Pixel Silkscreen Print by Buff Monster

    Hercules- Pixel Hand-Pulled 5-Color Silkscreen Print on Cotton Rag Paper by Pop Graffiti Artist Buff Monster Rare Street Art Limited Edition Artwork. 2022 Signed & Numbered Pixel Variant Limited Edition of 25 Artwork Size 18X24 Buff Monster (b. 1979) Hercules (Pixel), 2019 Screenprint in colors on Cotton Rag paper 24 x 18 inches (61 x 45.7 cm) (sheet) Ed. 25 Signed, numbered, and dated in pencil along lower edge Published by the artist The allegory of Hercules At The Crossroads is about the choice we make about the path we lead; will it be a virtuous life or a sinful life? Hercules is caught in the middle, trying to choose (though I always show him looking towards the light). In this version of the scene, the characters are rendered in pixelated lines. Each print is silkscreened with 5 screens featuring a variety of colors. Nice cotton rag paper, 18x24”, signed and numbered in an edition of only 25.

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    $820.00

Greek Graffiti Street Pop Artwork

Influence of Greek & Roman Motifs in Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork

The classical world of Greece and Rome has long served as an inexhaustible wellspring of inspiration for artists across the millennia, and its influence extends robustly into the vibrant domains of Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork. These ancient civilizations' aesthetics, mythologies, and philosophies find contemporary expression on the urban canvases of cities worldwide, where street artists draw upon their iconic visual language to communicate new ideas and perspectives. The rich tapestry of Greek and Roman art, characterized by its emphasis on humanism, proportion, and pursuit of aesthetic perfection, starkly contrasts street art's often spontaneous, raw, and ephemeral nature. Yet, the two worlds intertwine with surprising harmony. Artists within the Street Pop Art movement often adopt the revered motifs of Greek and Roman art to create a dialogue between the ancient and the modern, the permanent and the transient. This fusion of time-honored imagery with the modern-day lexicon of graffiti creates a unique juxtaposition that celebrates and challenges traditional views of art and its role in society. Murals depicting Greco-Roman gods and goddesses, heroes, and mythical creatures adorn the walls of urban landscapes, serving as a bridge between the past and the present, making profound statements on contemporary culture while honoring the artistic achievements of the ancient world.

Revival and Reinvention of Classical Themes in Modern Urban Art

The revival and reinvention of classical themes in modern urban art symbolize the enduring relevance of Greek and Roman aesthetics. Classical references in Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork often go beyond mere visual appeal, embodying the philosophical and cultural ideals central to the Greco-Roman world. The depiction of figures such as Athena, the goddess of wisdom, or Hercules, the epitome of strength and heroism, in street art serves to imbue urban spaces with a sense of timelessness and to connect community narratives with the universal human experience reflected in ancient myths. Furthermore, incorporating architectural elements like columns, friezes, and pediments into graffiti art questions and redefines the concepts of space and place. When painted onto the sides of buildings or integrated into public spaces, these elements encourage a re-examination of the urban environment and its potential as a living museum of collective human history. The transformative power of street pop art and graffiti artwork lies in its ability to take the classical and make it accessible, strip it of its elitist connotations, and reposition it within the democratic sphere of the street. In essence, the fusion of Greek and Roman elements with Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork represents a full-circle moment in the history of artistic expression. It acknowledges Western art's roots while propelling it forward into new territories. The streets become a contemporary agora, echoing the public spaces of ancient Athens, where art and philosophy coexist, and the public is invited to engage with and reflect upon the legacy of the classical world in a visceral, immediate, and undeniably modern manner. Through this ongoing conversation between the ancient and the contemporary, the enduring spirit of Greek and Roman art continues to evolve, inspire, and provoke in the hands of street artists around the globe.

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