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  • M&Ms Dots HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    Steve Kaufman SAK M&Ms Dots HPM Serigraph Print by Steve Kaufman SAK

    M&Ms Dots Limited Edition Hand-Embellished HPM 5-Color Serigraph Print on Canvas Framed by Steve Kaufman Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2008 Signed Custom Frame. "M&Ms" is a limited edition hand-pulled silkscreen mixed media on canvas by Andy Warhol protege Steve Kaufman (1960-2010). This piece is numbered and HC/50 and hand signed inverso. Measures approximately 16" x 47" (image). Known for his association with Andy Warhol, Steve Alan Kaufman (December 29, 1960 - February 12, 2010) were a great American pop artist, activist, and humanitarian. With the encouragement of his mother, Kaufman had his first show at the age of 8 at a Jewish Temple in the Bronx where he grew up. At just 14 he attained a scholarship to the Parsons School of Design while going on to attend Manhattan’s School of Visual Arts (SVA) where he met contemporary artists such as Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat.

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Jewish Graffiti Street Pop Artwork
Jewish themes and symbols have appeared in graffiti and street art throughout the world, reflecting the cultural and political contexts of the communities where they are created. From the Star of David to Hebrew letters and Yiddish phrases, Jewish iconography has been used to express a range of messages and identities. One notable example of Jewish street art is the work of the Israeli artist Know Hope, whose murals often feature poignant images of people and animals, accompanied by poetic texts in English and Hebrew. His work addresses themes of social justice and human connection, drawing on Jewish values of compassion and solidarity. Similarly, the street artist Solus has created striking portraits of Jewish figures such as Anne Frank and Elie Wiesel, highlighting their legacies of resistance and resilience. In some cases, Jewish street art has emerged as a form of resistance against anti-Semitic attitudes and actions. For instance, in 2017, after a wave of bomb threats were made against Jewish community centers across the United States, artists in cities such as New York and Chicago responded by creating murals and stickers with messages of support and solidarity. These pieces often incorporated Jewish symbols such as the menorah or the phrase "Am Yisrael Chai" (the people of Israel live), reclaiming them from those who seek to use them as symbols of hate. In other contexts, Jewish street art has served as a means of exploring Jewish identity and culture. For instance, the street artist Nitzan Mintz has created colorful murals featuring Hebrew letters and traditional Jewish motifs, celebrating the diversity and creativity of Jewish heritage. Similarly, the Jewish artist and activist Jessica Tamar Deutsch has created vibrant murals that blend Jewish and global imagery, highlighting the connections between different cultures and traditions. At times, Jewish street art has also been used to critique Israeli politics and policies. In cities such as Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, graffiti and street art have been used to challenge the occupation of Palestinian territories and to demand social justice for marginalized communities. For example, the street artist Banksy has created several pieces in the West Bank that critique the wall separating Israel and Palestine, including one that depicts a girl being lifted over the wall by balloons. Jewish graffiti and street art offer a dynamic and complex reflection of Jewish identity and culture in the contemporary world. From political resistance to cultural celebration, Jewish artists and activists are using the public spaces of the city to express their visions of a more just and vibrant future.

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