Marwan Shahin

High Time- High All Day Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on Photographique Rag Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Marwan Shahin. Marwan Shahin's "High All Day" Collectors edition of only 5 prints of each. From High Time series, Debuting in 2015, Released for the first time produced by Shahin Studios, released in celebration of the new year. Only 5 Available of each2015 18 inches x 22 inches Giclée on Photographique Rag Signed, Numbered, Embossed and Branded High Time: High All Day by Marwan Shahin – A Radiant Fusion of Time, Status, and Enlightenment High All Day is a standout piece from Marwan Shahin’s acclaimed High Time series, crafted in 2015 and released in an extremely limited edition of only five prints. Produced on 18 x 22 inch Photographique Rag paper and finished with Shahin’s signature embossing, branding, and numbering, this giclée print extends the series’ surreal reinterpretation of luxury timepieces as profound cultural and symbolic artifacts. In High All Day, Shahin replaces the watch dial with a celestial face encircled by golden rays, transforming the wristwatch into a sun deity—a visual metaphor for illumination, opulence, and modern obsessions with visibility and value. The radiant gold of the spiked bezel bursts outward like a sun crown, each point merging elements of a timepiece's mechanics with solar symbolism. At the center of the dial, the intricately detailed face gazes out hypnotically with spiral-rendered features and reddened eyes, echoing the dreamy haze found in High All Night. However, where High All Night explores the twilight haze of indulgence, High All Day evokes the blinding clarity of the spotlight—fame, materialism, and constant awareness. Time as Power, Time as Currency Marwan Shahin continues his exploration of modern symbolism through the framework of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. The work critiques the societal glorification of luxury, fame, and hyper-productivity. The gilded wristwatch—a universal symbol of affluence and achievement—is elevated into a mythic idol, reminiscent of both solar gods and corporate logos. The crown at the top of the watch dial references Rolex, reinforcing the link between luxury branding and cultural deification. This stylized anthropomorphization of the timepiece underscores the duality of time as both liberator and captor. The spiraling background, rendered in precise linework, creates a kinetic energy around the figure. The radial blue field suggests motion, light, and expansion, as if the sun-like figure is actively emitting influence. This energy resonates with Shahin’s intent to depict how fame and status radiate outward—both elevating and consuming those who orbit them. Graffiti Philosophy Meets Symbolic Precision As with the rest of the High Time series, High All Day is grounded in a meticulously detailed aesthetic. The symmetry of the design, the geometric rhythm of the band, and the finely etched facial features show Shahin’s background in architecture and classical draftsmanship. Yet it remains rooted in street pop culture through bold iconography and visual commentary. The glowing red eyes signal both fatigue and vigilance, implying that in today’s digital age, even daylight is infused with the pressure to perform and stay visible. This piece pushes the viewer to consider how contemporary society equates time with productivity, productivity with value, and visibility with validation. In this way, High All Day not only satirizes luxury watches but transforms them into a canvas for spiritual and sociopolitical critique. A Daylight Manifesto in Giclée Form Marwan Shahin’s High All Day serves as a radiant counterpoint to High All Night, reflecting the relentless pulse of daytime hustle and social exposure. With only five prints ever made, it offers rarity that mirrors the exclusivity it critiques. Both sacred and satirical, it merges ancient sun symbolism with modern material culture, making it a powerful artifact for collectors of contemporary street pop art. Through High All Day, Shahin continues his exploration of the ways humans personify time, idolize wealth, and seek transcendence through possession.

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High Time- High All Night Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on Photographique Rag Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Marwan Shahin. Marwan Shahin's "High All Night" Collectors edition of only 5 prints of each. From High Time series, Debuting in 2015, Released for the first time produced by Shahin Studios, released in celebration of the new year. Only 5 Available of each2015 18 inches x 22 inches Giclée on Photographique Rag Signed, Numbered, Embossed and Branded High Time: High All Night by Marwan Shahin – A Timepiece of Surrealism and Symbolic Luxury High All Night from Marwan Shahin’s High Time series is a limited edition giclée print that explores the fusion of luxury iconography with deeply symbolic visual storytelling. Released in 2015 and printed on 18 x 22 inch Photographique Rag paper, this artwork is part of an ultra-exclusive collector’s edition—just five prints exist, each signed, numbered, embossed, and branded by the artist. In this captivating piece, Shahin transforms a luxury wristwatch into a surreal portrait of time, identity, and indulgence. At the heart of the watch face lies a serene, almost celestial human visage, rendered with Shahin’s signature linework. The hypnotic spiral of concentric lines forming the face draws the viewer inward, suggesting a meditation on time as an infinite, psychedelic experience. The eyes glow with a reddish haze, implying both fatigue and euphoria—an embodiment of the High All Night title. The watch bezel is crowned with a reference to the Rolex coronet, placing the work firmly in the cultural orbit of status, consumerism, and power. Luxury Dissected Through the Lens of Street Pop Art Marwan Shahin’s visual language consistently challenges the viewer to re-evaluate societal values through the lens of street pop art and graffiti artwork. In High All Night, he uses the recognizable shape and prestige of a Rolex-style timepiece as a stand-in for themes of capitalist worship, eternal urgency, and the blurred line between high life and high mind. The aesthetic is sharp and deliberate, with bold blues and golds contrasted against spiraling black linework, capturing the cyclical nature of indulgence and repetition. By integrating the human face into the machinery of a watch, Shahin offers commentary on how time has become internalized—both a measure and a master. The red eyes framed within a luxury symbol evoke a culture caught between glamour and exhaustion, where time is both a drug and a debt. The visual metaphor pushes viewers to question what they are measuring with their time: productivity or experience, ambition or presence. Visual Storytelling Across Time Zones and States of Mind High All Night functions on multiple levels—as an homage to traditional craftsmanship, a critique of luxury culture, and a deeply symbolic expression of modern life. The hypnotic details recall both ancient Egyptian engravings and the precision of high-end horology, while the surreal face speaks to the human cost of keeping up with a relentless world. Shahin's decision to use fine art giclée printing enhances the tactile and tonal qualities of the work, creating a luminous, museum-quality piece that captures the nuances of his inking and shading. Unlike many works in the pop or graffiti art genre that rely on brashness or satire alone, Shahin’s High Time series offers layered depth. It invites introspection, yet its polished execution and visual clarity make it immediately arresting. The print's ultra-limited nature—a mere five copies—ensures that it becomes not only a meditation on rarity but also a rare object itself. A Timeless Reflection in the Face of the Clock Marwan Shahin’s High All Night reminds us that luxury is not always liberating, and time is not always linear. It is a portrait of an age where the watch on the wrist says as much about identity as it does about hours passed. In Shahin’s hands, the watch becomes a mirror, a face, and a symbol—watching us as much as we watch it. With this artwork, Shahin once again proves his ability to distill the spirit of contemporary culture into a single, unforgettable image that transcends trend and challenges perception.

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Thieves & Backstabbers- Collectors Edition Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Layer Ink Texture & Embrossments Print on Mylar Paper by Activist Artist Marwan Shahin Rare Limited Edition Artwork. 2022 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 10 Artwork Size 18x24 "This edition of the artwork is interpreted with brand new print technology for layering ink to create texture and embossment on striking Mylar, Each print is intricately arranged with a filigree of metallics, to produce visually intoxicating effects." -Marwan Shahin "Thieves & Backstabbers - Collectors Edition" emerges as a stunning piece by Marwan Shahin, an activist artist who employs his craft to challenge and dissect the socio-political landscape. This rare limited edition artwork is more than a visual statement; it is a manifestation of technical innovation in printmaking. Crafted in 2022 and part of a highly exclusive series of just ten signed and numbered prints, each 18x24 artwork epitomizes the power of visual art to communicate complex narratives. Shahin's choice of medium is as unconventional as his subject matter. He utilizes hand-pulled silkscreen techniques, layering ink to construct not just color and form but tangible texture and embossment, producing an almost three-dimensional effect on the lustrous Mylar paper. The interplay of light on the metallic inks and the Mylar surface invites viewers into a visual dance, where each angle and each source of light alters the experience of the artwork. It is an edition that stands at the intersection of art and alchemy, with each print in the series offering a unique sensory encounter thanks to the intricate use of metallics that create a visually intoxicating effect. Marwan Shahin's "Thieves & Backstabbers - Collectors Edition" stands as a testament to his reputation as a pioneering figure in contemporary pop art. It embodies his signature approach of integrating pop culture references with deeper political messages, producing art that resonates on multiple levels. As a visual discourse, the piece is a statement on duplicity and the multifaceted faces of human nature, set against a backdrop of opulent symbolism rich in contrast and imbued with layers of meaning. Collectors and enthusiasts of the genre are presented with an opportunity not merely to own a rare piece of art but to engage with a work that pushes the boundaries of silkscreen printmaking and emboldens the narrative potency of modern pop and street art.

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