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6 artworks

  • Habibi- Dammed HPM Hand-Embellished Giclee Print by Marwan Shahin

    Marwan Shahin Habibi- Dammed HPM Hand-Embellished Giclee Print by Marwan Shahin

    Habibi- Dammed HPM Pop Street Artwork Limited Edition Giclee Print With Acrylic & Diamond Dust on Photographique Rag Paper by Urban Graffiti Modern Artist Marwan Shahin. 2022 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 33 Marwan Shahin's "HABIBI" series an iconic portrait of Lebanese singer Fairuz interpreted throughout different stages of experiencing love, This very limited edition of 33, which each print is intricately arranged with a filigree of Diamond Dust to produce visually intoxicating kaleidoscope-like effects. Habibi: Dammed by Marwan Shahin – A Keyhole Into the Fractures of Love Habibi: Dammed by Marwan Shahin is a haunting and emotionally saturated piece that continues the artist’s compelling exploration of Lebanese music legend Fairuz through the lens of modern street pop art. This 2022 work is part of the HABIBI series, a collection of limited edition Giclée prints—only 33 copies exist—each hand-embellished with acrylic and diamond dust on Photographique Rag paper. With this piece, Shahin delves deeper into the psychological terrain of love, vulnerability, and memory by introducing bold symbolic motifs and a dramatic palette shift. The most striking element is the red and black optical wave background, which radiates tension and intensity. It contrasts sharply with the calm, solemn gaze of Fairuz, whose face is rendered in Shahin’s now-iconic engraved style. But this version introduces an arresting twist: a keyhole-shaped cutout in her face reveals a second, stylized inner portrait. That smaller image—a blue-hued, teary-eyed rendition of Fairuz’s likeness—invokes a fractured duality, as if the viewer is peering into her hidden emotional depths. Symbolism, Inner Worlds, and the Emotional Keyhole The use of the keyhole as a framing device is particularly powerful. It evokes the sense of unlocking private emotion, memory, or heartbreak—allowing viewers access to an internal world usually concealed from the public eye. The interior portrait rendered in bold blue and crimson tones acts as the psychological counterpoint to the stoic exterior. This duality captures the volatility and complexity of romantic love, a recurring theme throughout Shahin’s HABIBI series. Shahin’s hand embellishments, particularly the application of diamond dust, add another dimension to the work. The sparkle of the dust against the matte and flat inks creates visual tension—glamour clashing with grief, radiance interwoven with ruin. Each piece in the edition carries its own nuances due to these handcrafted touches, ensuring that every collector receives a one-of-a-kind artifact that echoes the layered nature of its subject matter. Pop Culture, Street Art, and Arab Emotional Realism As with other works by Marwan Shahin, Habibi: Dammed is deeply rooted in the visual language of street pop art and graffiti artwork, but with unmistakable Middle Eastern sensibility. Fairuz—long considered the voice of the Arab soul—is an apt muse for such a project. Shahin transforms her from a musical icon into a symbolic vessel for the universal experience of longing, heartbreak, and emotional revelation. Rather than idealize, Dammed humanizes. It pushes against the polished veneers of celebrity and national identity to reveal the turbulent inner tides that define the human experience. It is love not as perfection, but as a landscape of contradictions—intimate, messy, radiant, and raw. This piece is more than a portrait; it is an invitation to witness the private wars waged inside public figures, and a powerful testament to Shahin’s mastery at balancing emotion, iconography, and craft in the tradition of globally conscious pop art.

    $352.00

  • Habibi- Demon HPM Hand-Embellished Giclee Print by Marwan Shahin

    Marwan Shahin Habibi- Demon HPM Hand-Embellished Giclee Print by Marwan Shahin

    Habibi- Demon HPM Pop Street Artwork Limited Edition Giclee Print With Acrylic & Diamond Dust on Photographique Rag Paper by Urban Graffiti Modern Artist Marwan Shahin. 2022 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 33 Marwan Shahin's "HABIBI" series an iconic portrait of Lebanese singer Fairuz interpreted throughout different stages of experiencing love, This very limited edition of 33, which each print is intricately arranged with a filigree of Diamond Dust to produce visually intoxicating kaleidoscope-like effects. Habibi: Demon by Marwan Shahin – The Darkest Mirror of Love Habibi: Demon by Marwan Shahin erupts as the most confrontational piece in his HABIBI series—a raw, unflinching portrayal of love at its most distorted and destructive. Signed and numbered in a limited edition of just 33 prints, this 2022 hand-embellished Giclée on Photographique Rag Paper combines acrylic and diamond dust with a violent visual vocabulary that stands apart from the rest of the collection. With sharp chromatic contrast, hallucinatory linework, and surreal horror-inspired iconography, Shahin captures a love that has curdled into obsession, vengeance, or emotional decay. At the center of the artwork, the face of legendary Lebanese singer Fairuz has been transfigured into a blazing red skull—eyes piercing, lips peeled into a skeletal grimace, and crowned with menacing horns. The symbolic use of red and black conjures danger, rage, and forbidden power, while the swirling cyan background draws viewers into a disorienting emotional vortex. This composition demands attention, not just for its aesthetic strength but for its thematic force: the seduction and toxicity of love once it crosses into the realm of self-destruction. Symbolic Violence and Cultural Reverberations Marwan Shahin reconfigures Fairuz—an icon of romantic melancholy and poetic longing—into a demonic muse, embodying how love can take the shape of madness, control, or spiritual fragmentation. The transformation is not arbitrary. In the arc of the HABIBI series, Demon represents the terminal stage of the romantic cycle Shahin has mapped: from yearning to revelation, and finally to emotional collapse. Here, Fairuz’s visage is consumed by inner turmoil, visually echoing the emotional scars hidden behind public personas and cultural expectations. The visual aggression is softened only slightly by the shimmering presence of diamond dust, which adorns the background with hypnotic glints. This layering of glamor over decay echoes the duality present throughout Shahin’s work: beauty masking suffering, intimacy corrupted by ego, and memory crystallized through trauma. Shahin’s use of optical patterns and stylized textures transforms this portrait into a kaleidoscope of chaos—modern love painted with a gothic pulse. A Masterstroke of Street Pop Art and Emotional Brutalism Habibi: Demon is not just a pop culture remix or an experimental graffiti artwork. It is an unfiltered emotional statement rendered through the language of street pop art, executed with exacting technique and deep psychological insight. Shahin’s graphic mastery—a blend of Middle Eastern visual heritage, revolutionary symbolism, and Western pop iconography—makes this print both a compelling piece of visual culture and an emotional weapon. In street pop art, artists often immortalize heroes, satirize leaders, or reframe history. But in this work, Shahin elevates emotional pain itself into the subject. The skeletonized Fairuz isn’t a caricature or villain. She is an archetype—the demon we all face when we confront the shadow side of our own desires, betrayals, and heartbreaks. This piece dares to say what others don’t: that love, when twisted, can become monstrous—and that there is strange, terrifying beauty in that truth. Habibi: Demon is a defiant addition to any serious collection of pop art or graffiti artwork, and a statement on the emotional extremes that define both human relationships and modern iconography.

    $352.00

  • Sale -15% Lips Blue & Black Emote Monoprints Silkscreen Print by Pose- Jordan Nickel

    Pose- Jordan Nickel Lips Blue & Black Emote Monoprints Silkscreen Print by Pose- Jordan Nickel

    Lips Blue & Black Emote Monoprints Silkscreen Print by Pose- Jordan Nickel Hand-Pulled 3-Color Split-Fountain on Hand- Deckled SuperFine UltraWhite Mohawk Fine Art Paper Limited Edition Artwork. 2023 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 2 Artwork Size 22x30 Silkscreen Print of a Close Up To A Womans Face & Lips With Black Hair & Blue Skin Delving into the realm of pop art and, more specifically, the intersections of street and graffiti art, we come across a particularly evocative piece titled "Lips Blue & Black Emote". This arresting monoprint silkscreen is the brainchild of Pose, also known as Jordan Nickel, an artist celebrated for his unique interpretations and contemporary take on conventional pop art themes. Crafted meticulously in 2023, this limited edition artwork stands out not only for its imagery but also for its method of creation. The silkscreen process employed is hand-pulled, emphasizing the personal touch and attention to detail that Nickel brings to his creations. More intriguing is the use of a 3-color split-fountain, a technique that results in a gradual blend of colors, creating depth and fluidity in the print. The canvas for this art is none other than the SuperFine UltraWhite Mohawk Fine Art Paper, which is renowned for its hand-deckled edges, adding an authentic touch of vintage elegance to the piece. The choice of this paper accentuates the contrasts of the vibrant colors against a pristine white backdrop, further highlighting the vivid details. Zooming into the core imagery of the print, we are met with a mesmerizing close-up of a woman's face, most prominently her lips. There's a surreal quality to her appearance, characterized by her black hair cascading seamlessly into blue skin. This audacious depiction not only captivates the observer but also pushes the boundaries of conventional beauty norms. Each piece from this exclusive collection is signed and numbered by Nickel, underscoring its authenticity and limited availability, with only two in existence. At 22x30 inches, its grandeur size only adds to its commanding presence, making it an undeniable centerpiece for any art connoisseur's collection.

    $2,347.00 $1,995.00

  • Habibi- Dame HPM Hand-Embellished Giclee Print by Marwan Shahin

    Marwan Shahin Habibi- Dame HPM Hand-Embellished Giclee Print by Marwan Shahin

    Habibi- Dame HPM Pop Street Artwork Limited Edition Giclee Print With Acrylic & Diamond Dust on Photographique Rag Paper by Urban Graffiti Modern Artist Marwan Shahin. 2022 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 33 Marwan Shahin's "HABIBI" series an iconic portrait of Lebanese singer Fairuz interpreted throughout different stages of experiencing love, This very limited edition of 33, which each print is intricately arranged with a filigree of Diamond Dust to produce visually intoxicating kaleidoscope-like effects. Habibi: Dame by Marwan Shahin – A Diamond-Dusted Tribute to Love and Legacy Marwan Shahin’s Habibi: Dame stands as a visually powerful homage to Fairuz, the legendary Lebanese singer and cultural icon. Created in 2022 as part of the HABIBI series, this limited edition of only 33 signed and numbered pieces showcases Shahin’s unique ability to fuse emotive portraiture with contemporary street pop art aesthetics. Executed as a Giclée print on Photographique Rag and hand-embellished with acrylic and diamond dust, the piece exudes both reverence and modern flair, embodying the enduring spirit of Fairuz through a modern visual dialect. The artwork presents a stark, black-and-white depiction of Fairuz’s face, defined by Shahin’s signature optical linework and dramatic lighting. Her gaze is upward, expressive, and timeless, framed by circular ripple-like waves that echo the tonal warmth and resonance of her voice. The intricate line patterns across her hair and facial features offer a hypnotic rhythm that feels simultaneously vintage and futuristic, aligning the singer’s cultural memory with contemporary visual form. The use of minimal color and strong contrast gives the image its compelling clarity, allowing every curve and contour to stand out in an almost celestial glow. A Modern Saint in Pop Art Halo Fairuz is one of the most celebrated voices in Arab music history, often considered a unifying figure across the Middle East. Shahin, an Egyptian artist known for his ability to recontextualize cultural figures through the lens of street pop art and graffiti artwork, elevates her to icon status in a way that transcends time and borders. By using diamond dust across select areas of the portrait, the piece gains a luminous, tactile quality that mimics the glittering impact of her presence in the Arab world. This glimmer isn’t just decorative—it deepens the aura, transforming the piece into a sacred relic of cultural devotion. The title Dame adds to this reverence. It places Fairuz not just in the pantheon of global musical excellence but frames her as a matriarchal force in Arab identity and artistic resilience. The halo-like rings behind her head subtly reference both vinyl records and saint-like iconography, creating an aesthetic bridge between musical legacy and divine inspiration. Love, Heritage, and the Heart of the HABIBI Series Marwan Shahin’s HABIBI series is rooted in the emotional spectrum of love, from longing to celebration, heartbreak to transcendence. In Dame, that emotionality is steeped in admiration and memory. This series doesn’t merely romanticize—it archives the phases of affection and cultural passion through a distinctly Arab pop lens. Shahin’s style, which blends traditional engraving techniques with a street-art pulse, allows this work to function both as personal expression and public monument. For collectors and fans of graffiti artwork and modern Arab aesthetics, Habibi: Dame offers a rare chance to own a piece of meaningful history—one that sits at the intersection of timeless music, visual innovation, and deeply rooted cultural reverence. The work affirms Shahin’s position as a voice for a new generation of Middle Eastern artists who navigate identity, nostalgia, and beauty through boundary-pushing visual storytelling.

    $352.00

  • Transitions Giclee Print by Nimit Malavia

    Nimit Malavia Transitions Giclee Print by Nimit Malavia

    Transitions Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on Fine Art Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Nimit Malavia.

    $217.00

  • Marilyn Comic AP Artist Proof Silkscreen Print by Ron English

    Ron English- POPaganda Marilyn Comic AP Artist Proof Silkscreen Print by Ron English- POPaganda

    Marilyn Comic AP Artist Proof Mixed Media Archival Pigment & Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Archival Hot Press Bright 300gsm Paper by Ron English- POPaganda Rare Pop Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. AP Artist Proof 1 of 4 Signed Marilyn Comic, 2011 Archival pigment print and screenprint on Archival Hot Press Bright 300 gsm paper 29 9/10 × 22 in 76 × 56 cm Regular Edition of 50. Ron English- POPaganda (American b.1966)

    $683.00

Hair

Hair as a Symbol in Street Pop Art

From the iconic Warhol wigs to the vibrant and expressive spray-paint portraits found on urban walls, hair has played a significant role in the visual language of pop art, street art, and graffiti art. Its significance goes beyond just aesthetics, serving as a medium of cultural commentary, individual expression, and socio-political critique. Pop art, originating in the 1950s and 60s, often took inspiration from everyday objects and images, recontextualizing them to offer a fresh perspective. Within this movement, hair, especially hairstyles associated with popular celebrities, became symbolic of consumerism, celebrity culture, and the rapidly changing trends of the times. Artists like Andy Warhol leveraged the allure of hair, using it as a central element in his silkscreen prints. Marilyn Monroe’s glamorous blonde locks, for instance, repeated across canvas in bold colors, spoke of her iconic status but also hinted at the artifice and commercial nature of fame. The mass repetition of such imagery underscored the mechanized, commodified aspect of popular culture. Hair, in this regard, became both a subject and symbol within pop art. In the realm of street and graffiti art, hair takes on an even more nuanced and varied significance. Hair, in its myriad forms and connotations, has emerged as a powerful symbol within the domain of street pop art and graffiti artwork. It represents a canvas upon which artists project ideas related to identity, freedom, rebellion, and societal norms. In the vibrant landscape of urban art, hair is not merely a subject but a statement—a tool that artists wield with skill to convey messages that are as varied as the styles they depict. Street pop art, known for its visual punch and immediacy, often employs hair as a motif to draw attention to the socio-political themes of the era. Graffiti artists, too, use the image of hair to reflect individuality and diversity. Through the prism of hair, these artists celebrate the stories and experiences of people from all walks of life. Whether it is the flowing locks that adorn the portraits of iconic figures or the stylized depictions of everyday characters, hair in street art and graffiti becomes a metaphor for expression.

The Aesthetics of Hair in Contemporary Art

Street artists often use the walls of cities as their canvases, drawing from the environment, local culture, and current issues. In many urban settings, hair serves as a representation of cultural identity, socio-economic status, rebellion, or belonging. Graffiti artists often accentuate hairstyles, be it intricate braids representative of African or Afro-Caribbean cultures, or the sharp, angular cuts popular in urban punk scenes. These are not just depictions but are symbols of defiance, pride, or sometimes even resistance against prevailing norms and stereotypes. Beyond cultural identity, the portrayal of hair in street art has also been instrumental in drawing attention to pertinent issues such as racial bias and gender norms. Portraits showcasing the natural beauty of curly or coiled hair challenge prevailing beauty standards and comment on racial prejudices. Similarly, depictions of shaved or androgynous hairstyles might question traditional gender norms and the fluidity of identity. The methods and mediums used in graffiti art further enhance the significance of hair in these pieces. The very nature of spray paint allows for a dynamic range of expression. With swift strokes, an artist can create the illusion of flowing locks or the texture of a curly mane. The juxtaposition of hair, with its organic and fluid form, against the often rigid and gritty urban landscapes, creates a powerful visual statement. This contrast not only captures attention but often invites viewers to consider deeper narratives and stories behind such artworks. To understand the role of hair in pop, street, and graffiti art is to appreciate its transformative power. It's a medium that has allowed artists to delve into themes of identity, culture, rebellion, and society. Whether through the vibrant hues of a Warhol print or the textured strokes of a graffiti portrait, hair stands as a testament to the evolving dialogues and discourses within the world of art. In the context of modern street pop art, hair has been used to challenge gender stereotypes and explore cultural dynamics. Artists may exaggerate hairstyles to emphasize a point or to defy conventional beauty standards. Murals showcasing individuals with unique and bold hairdos are not uncommon and serve to highlight the artist's perspective on individuality and self-expression. The art of depicting hair requires a nuanced understanding of form and flow, making it a technical challenge as well. The texture of hair, the way it frames a face or character, and its movement can bring energy and life to a piece. In the hands of a skilled artist, hair transcends its role as a mere physical feature and becomes a dynamic element of the composition. It is both a visual focus and a thematic linchpin, often influencing the interpretation of the artwork itself.

Street Art, Pop Culture, and the Iconography of Hair

Hair in the context of street pop art also becomes a means of paying homage or critiquing popular culture. Icons of music, film, and fashion are frequently represented, with their distinctive hairstyles acting as shorthand for their identity. The striking afro of a 70s music legend, the slick back hair of a film icon, or the ever-changing colors of a pop star—these depictions utilize hair to encapsulate the essence of the subject. The role of hair in the lexicon of street art and graffiti artwork is emblematic of the timelessness of human adornment and decoration. As a feature that is both personal and public, hair encapsulates the dual nature of street art: an individual statement made in a space that is inherently communal. It is a reflection of both the artist's inner world and the broader cultural dialogue, making it a potent motif for commentary and artistry in the public sphere. Hair serves as a versatile and evocative theme within street pop art and graffiti artwork. It is used by artists to explore themes of identity, society, culture, and aesthetics. The depiction of hair in urban art becomes a form of storytelling, a way to engage with viewers, and an avenue for artists to leave their mark on the canvas of the city. Through the strokes of a paintbrush or the spray of a can, hair is transformed into a statement, a symbol, and a signature within the ever-evolving narrative of street art.
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