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What Drones? Limited Edition Hand-Embellished Spray Paint, Acrylic, Stencil, Mixed Media On Cradled Wood Panel by Denial Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2015 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of HPM Stencil 5 Artwork Size 48x30 Canadian artist Denial and Australian-born Ben Frost have joined forces in a bold exhibition of new work that explores the boundaries of appropriation, in confronting re-imaginings of our current dystopian society. Self-­confessed ‘visual thieves’, both artists have had a long history of stealing and subverting the cultural icons that the advertising and consumerist world has thrust upon us, to create new and pertinent interpretations that are as confronting as they are humorous. Denial and Frost formed an instant friendship since their meeting in Canada in 2011 and have been creating engaging street and gallery work ever since. "Company of Thieves" sees their collaboration push further, with large and small-scale works that reference Pop Art, Graffiti, and the corporate world they rebel against. Denial’s art is strongly political and social since the artist takes specific positions against issues, such as capitalism, consumer culture, and advertisements. More importantly, the artist is aware of his choices and motivations: “I like to think of myself as activist pop art. How I relate with cartoons and graphics is a lot easier than I do with photo-realistic stuff" Another aspect of Denial's work is humor. His work is satirical, which, by definition, means that it uses humor as a confronting mechanism.

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Protect the eARTh HPM 2 Hand-Embellished Limited Edition 11-Color Silkscreen & Acrylic Paint on Fine Art Paper by Artist Hijack Graffiti Street Pop Artwork. 2022 Signed 1 of 1 Unique HPM Hand Embellished Limited Edition of 10 One of a Kind Silkscreens Artwork Size 22.5x30 Custom Framed Silkscreen of Man With Broken Umbrella Walking By Graffiti Wall. A striking manifestation of contemporary street art, "Protect the eARTh HPM 2" by Hijack offers viewers a penetrating gaze into environmental consciousness, seamlessly woven into urban settings. The piece, crafted in 2022, showcases not only the artist's commitment to highlighting pressing global issues but also his refined expertise in blending different artistic mediums. At the heart of this artwork is a lone figure, attempting to navigate an urban expanse with a vivid, broken blue umbrella as his shield. The umbrella, fragmented yet distinctly prominent in its hue, symbolizes Earth's endurance amidst the adversities thrust upon it. The deep blue, reminiscent of the planet's boundless oceans and skies, stands in stark juxtaposition against the monochromatic city background. This backdrop, depicting a graffiti-laden wall, offers a raw depiction of urban decay, further accentuated by the figure's shadowy presence. Amid the chaotic jumble of spray paint and scribbles, certain inscriptions like "Protect eARTh" and "I LOVE EARTH" boldly emerge, acting as poignant reminders of the work's central theme. With "Protect the eARTh HPM 2", Hijack embarks on a quest to bridge the seemingly disparate worlds of urban decay and environmental conservation. This 1 of 1 unique hand-embellished edition, limited to just ten silkscreens, spans a canvas measuring 22.5x30 inches, inviting viewers to pause, reflect, and reconsider their relationship with the environment. Every brushstroke and silkscreen imprint echoes Hijack's signature style, culminating in a piece that is as thought-provoking as it is visually arresting.

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BFF Unique 1 Valentine's Day Original Silkscreen Print by Hijack Hand Spray Painted on Fine Art Paper Limited Edition Screenprint Artwork. 2024 Signed Original Unique Hand Painted Spray Paint Artwork Size 20x30 Silkscreen Print Embracing Emotion Through the Vibrancy of Street Pop Art: Hijack's BFF Unique 1 Valentine's Day Print In the pantheon of modern urban art, the expressive power of street pop art is undeniable, and its influence can be felt rippling through the works of countless artists. Among these, Hijack, a pseudonym for the artist who indeed hijacks public consciousness with vibrant images, stands out with his piece BFF Unique 1 Valentine's Day Original Silkscreen Print. This artwork, released in 2024, bears the marks of a creator deeply rooted in the culture of Los Angeles, California, where the streets serve as an ever-evolving canvas for declarations of all forms. Hijack, thriving in his father's legacy, Mr. Brainwash (Thierry Guetta), takes to the stage of fine art with a daring that is reminiscent of his progenitor and distinct in its direction. This piece, a hand-spray-painted masterpiece on fine art paper, encapsulates graffiti artwork's spontaneous and spirited essence. Its size, a substantial 20x30, makes it not just a statement but an announcement, a proclamation of the influence of street art on the more sanitized realms of fine art galleries. The BFF Unique 1 Valentine's Day Original Silkscreen Print is a symphony of emotion, meticulously handcrafted and singular in its edition. Each signed original stands as an individual homage to the intricacies of human connection, lovingly rendered through spray paint - a material so intrinsically linked with street art's rebellious and outspoken nature. The Bold Heart of Street Art: Decoding the Visual Syntax of Hijack's Silkscreen Print At the heart of Hijack's print lies a brilliant red heart, pulsating with energy against a backdrop that melds form with color in a dance of dripping paint and deliberate line work. The figure within the frame - hooded, head bowed - invites contemplation, suggesting a narrative as deep as the layers of paint that construct the image. This interplay of iconography and anonymity speaks to the core of what graffiti artwork can be: a mirror to the soul set within the unfettered landscapes of urban environments. The technique of silkscreen printing, renowned for its role in the rise of pop art, finds renewed life in Hijack's hands. The tactile quality of the hand-spray-painted elements of this work brings a sense of immediacy, a rawness often lost in mechanical reproduction. This confluence of traditional methods with the vibrancy of street art techniques results in a piece that is as much an artifact as a slice of contemporary expression. Hijack's nuanced approach to his craft, utilizing the controlled environment of silkscreen printing and the unpredictable nature of spray paint, reflects a duality in much of street pop art. This duality acknowledges the planned and the spontaneous, the personal and the public, the ephemeral and the eternal in ways few other art forms can. Hijack's Artistic Vision: A Beacon in Street Pop and Graffiti Art With every piece, Hijack reaffirms his commitment to the ethos of street pop art. He captures fleeting emotions and moments in time, preserving them within the more enduring framework of fine art. The BFF Unique 1 Valentine's Day Original Silkscreen Print is no exception; it serves as a beacon for the transformative potential of graffiti artwork and its ability to transcend its roots and find a home in the diverse ecosystem of modern art. As each of these handcrafted prints bears Hijack's signature, they do more than simply authenticate the artwork; they serve as a direct line to the artist's hand, creative process, and vision. These prints are not just visual constructs but tactile connections to the artist himself, embodying the spirit of street pop art in their creation and reception. By intertwining the immediacy of graffiti with the lasting impact of fine art, Hijack invites his audience to experience a unique blend of raw street aesthetic and refined artistry. The BFF Unique 1 Valentine's Day Original Silkscreen Print encapsulates the essence of love as viewed through the lens of urban art, offering a narrative that is both intensely personal and vividly public. In Hijack's art, viewers find not just a reflection of the street but a window into the human condition, framed by the bold lines and bright colors of an artist who speaks fluently the city's language.

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I am going to NY Silkscreen Print by Mr. Brainwash- Thierry Guetta Hand-Pulled 16-Color on Deckled Fine Art Paper Framed Limited Edition Artwork. 2014 Signed & Numbered Custom Framed Limited Edition of 100 Artwork Size 46x25 Silkscreen Print of NYC Yellow Cab with Blurred Urban New York City Background. Custom Antique Brown Bronze Colored Frame Measuring 51x30. Thierry Guetta's Homage to the Energy of New York City Thierry Guetta, known as Mr. Brainwash, has been a defining figure in the melding of street art with pop art sensibilities, creating works that capture the essence of contemporary urban life. His limited edition silkscreen print "Going to NY" from 2014 is a vivid example of this synthesis. It captures the iconic image of a New York City yellow cab, a symbol deeply ingrained in the city's cultural identity. It is decorated with the visually arresting techniques of Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork. Guetta's technique in "Going to NY" showcases his adeptness with the silkscreen process, utilizing a remarkable 16-color palette on fine art paper. The image of the cab is framed by the blurred lines of the city's frenetic movement, conveying a sense of speed and vitality that is the lifeblood of urban New York. The cab is not just a vehicle but a canvas, covered with vibrant graffiti that tells many untold stories about the city that never sleeps. Limited Edition's Collectability and Symbolism  In this piece, Guetta depicts a ubiquitous element of New York's transportation and encapsulates the city's spirit. The graffiti adoring the cab speaks to the art form's integral role in New York's cultural tapestry. This artwork is more than a static image; it is a snapshot of movement, a representation of the city's constant flux and its unending capacity for reinvention and expression. "Going to NY" is a piece that stands out in its rarity and craftsmanship. This work is a collector's item, part of a limited edition of 100, each signed and numbered by Guetta himself. The custom antique brown bronze-colored frame, measuring 51x30 inches, contrasts the artwork's street art aesthetic, signifying its transition from the streets to the collector's private gallery. The Legacy of Mr. Brainwash's Urban Visions Guetta's work, particularly "Going to NY," has contributed significantly to the growing recognition and appreciation of Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork within the fine art world. By introducing the visual language of the streets into the galleries, Guetta challenges traditional notions of what constitutes fine art. His work is a dialogue between the highbrow and the every day, celebrating the potential for beauty and meaning in the most unexpected places. "Going to NY" by Mr. Brainwash is more than a piece of art; it is a statement about urban life's vibrancy and its inherent artistry. As Street Pop Art continues to evolve, works like this serve as milestones along the path of artistic innovation. They remind us that art is not confined to the hallowed halls of museums but is all around us, in the streets we walk and the vehicles that pass us by. Guetta's "Going to NY" is a celebration of this dynamic, a testament to the beauty of the city's chaos, and a treasured piece for any art lover drawn to the pulse of the metropolis.

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Jimi Hendrix- Dark Gradient Limited Edition 5-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2015 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 70 Artwork Size 22.5x30 Unique #7 Variant "Jimi", a five-color screen-print on hand torn archival art paper. Print is signed and numbered #7 with a thumbprint on the back. Print Size: 22.5in. x 30in.

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Freedom Art HPM Acrylic Silkscreen Print by Mr. Brainwash- Thierry Guetta Screen Print on Hand Deckled Fine Art Paper Limited Edition Pop Street Art Artwork. 2024 Signed & Numbered Hand Applied Acrylic Paint HPM Embellished Limited Edition of 75 Artwork Size 22x30 Jackson Pollock Drizzle Art Tribute. Embracing the Vibrancy of Street Pop Art and Tribute to Jackson Pollock Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork have taken bold strides in the modern art narrative, mainly through the contributions of artists who challenge conventional aesthetics. Thierry Guetta, known by his moniker Mr. Brainwash, is one such artist who infuses his work with the spirit of street art culture. His "Freedom Art HPM Acrylic Silkscreen Print" is a direct homage to the legendary Jackson Pollock, renowned for his signature drizzle painting technique. This piece is a limited edition work featuring a four-color screen print on hand-deckled fine art paper, imbued with the energy and anarchic spirit synonymous with Pop Street Art. The Distinctive Artistry of Mr. Brainwash Thierry Guetta, operating under the pseudonym Mr. Brainwash, is a street artist of repute whose work is often characterized by its provocative nature and the fusion of pop culture with street art aesthetics. Born in France and now based in the United States, Mr. Brainwash has significantly impacted the Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork scenes. The "Freedom Art HPM" perfectly illustrates his approach to art: taking recognizable elements from popular culture and history and then remixing them with street art's raw, expressive techniques. In this limited series of 75, the "Freedom Art HPM" represents a unique synthesis of Mr. Brainwash's style with the dynamic energy of Jackson Pollock's action painting. Each piece is not just a print but is enhanced with hand-applied acrylic paint, making every print within the edition a one-of-a-kind piece. The substantial size of 22x30 inches allows the vivacity and motion of the drizzle technique to be fully appreciated, lending each work a sense of movement and spontaneity deeply ingrained in the ethos of street art and the legacy of Pollock. A Contemporary Tribute to Jackson Pollock The "Freedom Art HPM" by Mr. Brainwash is a contemporary tribute to Jackson Pollock, an artist who revolutionized the art world with his abstract expressionist techniques. By incorporating Pollock's renowned drizzle style into his screen prints, Mr. Brainwash pays homage to a figure whose work was, in many ways, a precursor to the uninhibited, free-form expressions found in street art. The hand-applied acrylic embellishments bridge the mechanical process of screen printing and the human touch inherent in the act of painting, echoing Pollock's emphasis on the physical act of art-making. In this series, Guetta captures the essence of Pollock's artistry while infusing it with his street art sensibility, creating a dialogue between two art forms that, though separated by decades, share a common thread of rebellion against the traditional. The "Freedom Art HPM" pieces embody the spirit of innovation and the bold departure from norms that both artists champion. Collectors and enthusiasts of both abstract expressionism, Street Pop Art, & Graffiti Artwork find a celebration of the fearless exploration of art and the breaking of boundaries in these prints. The Legacy of Street Art in Modern Expressionism As Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork continues evolving, artists like Mr. Brainwash exemplify the ongoing dialogue between contemporary street art and the broader spectrum of modern art. The "Freedom Art HPM" pieces represent more than just aesthetic beauty; they stand for the ongoing pursuit of freedom in artistic expression, honoring the past while continuously pushing toward the future. Each hand-embellished print is a visual spectacle and a piece of narrative, telling the story of art's relentless drive to defy, redefine, and express. With the "Freedom Art HPM" series, Thierry Guetta has created more than a mere series of prints; he has crafted a lineage that connects the radical expressionism of Jackson Pollock to the vibrant and ever-changing world of street art. This collection, limited in edition but boundless in impact, is a testament to the transformative power of art, celebrating its capacity to challenge, inspire, and reflect the complexity of the human experience through bold colors, form, and movement. Through this work, Mr. Brainwash continues to shape the pulse of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, securing his place in the continuum of artists who refuse to remain silent in their quest for creative emancipation.

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Lady With Sphinx Original Painting Oil On Linen Mounted To Wood With Frame by Aaron Nagel Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2015 Signed Original Oil Painting Framed by Aaron Negal Measuring 26x30 "'Lady With a Sphinx" was humbly modeled after the Leonardo DaVinci painting, "Lady With An Ermine." It is my second attempt at a painting modeled after a classic, the first being my version (of Bouguereau’s version) of the Piéta. I have always liked "Lady With An Ermine;" the lighting on the figure, the stark background, the lettering in the upper left-hand corner, and of course, the Ermine (because what the fuck is an ermine?!)Trying to get the reference photo looking similar was a challenge, but an enjoyable one, as I never have a concrete idea of how I want a reference to look, so there tends to be a lot of trial and error. This time, I messed with it until the pose and lighting were right, then just took a few hundred pictures there, with very subtle pose and expression changes. This piece was painted for the “Three Figures” exhibition at Maxwell Alexander Gallery in June of 2014. It was a 3-man show, with Jeremy Mann, Sean Cheetham, and myself. They are two of my favorite artists, so it was a huge honor to show with them." - Aaron Nagel

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Clean Slate Silkscreen Print by Kaws- Brian Donnelly Hand-Pulled 4-Color Screen Print on Colorplan Dark Grey Fine Art Paper Limited Edition Pop Street Art Artwork. 2022 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 100 Artwork Size 24x30. A thrilling, fresh KAWS print, crafted explicitly for the Modern in collaboration with the 20th-anniversary celebration of the museum's building designed by Tadao Ando, is now up for sale. KAWS and Brand X Editions have jointly published this exceptional screen print. KAWS' Clean Slate: A Milestone in Street Pop Art The "Clean Slate" silkscreen print by KAWS, known off the canvas as Brian Donnelly, is a significant piece of Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork. Released in 2022, this limited edition print was created to celebrate the 20th anniversary of a museum's building designed by the renowned architect Tadao Ando. The collaboration between KAWS and Brand X Editions to publish this screen print underscores the significance of the partnership between artist and printmaker in bringing to life works that resonate within the art community. The "Clean Slate" print is a hand-pulled 4-color screen print on Colorplan Dark Grey fine art paper, a choice that elevates the work with textural depth and richness. The limited edition of just 100 pieces, each signed and numbered by KAWS himself, imbues the work with exclusivity and desirability. Measuring 24x30 inches, the print features the iconic KAWS figure in a contemplative pose, rendered with precision and the subtle interplay of colors that suggests depth and complexity. Exploring the Significance of KAWS' Printmaking in Modern Art Printmaking has long been a democratic medium in art, allowing artists to reach a wider audience than singular, often inaccessible, works. KAWS' foray into this medium with "Clean Slate" is a nod to the historical significance of printmaking in disseminating ideas and art to a broader public. This is particularly relevant in Street Pop Art, where accessibility and mass communication are vital tenets. KAWS' "Clean Slate" continues this tradition by offering a piece of the artist's vision in a format that, while limited, allows for a more significant number of art enthusiasts to engage with his work. The collaboration with Brand X Editions, a notable print shop, ensures that "Clean Slate" is a work of art and a masterpiece of the printmaker's craft. Creating a hand-pulled screen print requires a meticulous approach, with each color laid down separately to build up the final image. This technique is in harmony with the ethos of Street Pop Art, where the artist's hand is evident in every line and layer, echoing the textured surfaces of urban environments that street artists often use as canvases. KAWS' Artistic Legacy and the Evolving Landscape of Street-Inspired Art The artistic legacy of KAWS is indelibly linked to his ability to transcend the boundaries between street art and fine art. His works, including the "Clean Slate" silkscreen print, are cultural milestones that chart the evolving landscape of urban-inspired art. KAWS' approach is characterized by a fusion of design, art, and branding, resulting in immediately recognizable and widely celebrated creations. The "Clean Slate" print is a testament to his skill in navigating the art world's various levels, from subways and sidewalks to galleries and museums. As Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork continue to gain recognition and legitimacy within the art historical canon, KAWS' "Clean Slate" print exemplifies the potential of these genres to produce profound, collectible, and critically acclaimed works. The print's existence within the context of a museum's anniversary celebration indicates the growing respect for street-inspired art and its creators. It is a sign that the once-clear lines separating high art from street culture are increasingly blurred, with artists like KAWS leading the way in this artistic revolution.

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