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  • Sale -15% Fuck Forever Giclee Print by Jamie Reid

    Jamie Reid Fuck Forever Giclee Print by Jamie Reid

    Fuck Forever Artwork Giclee Limited Edition Print on 290gsm Hahnemühle Bamboo Paper by Pop Culture Graffiti Artist Jamie Reid. 2021 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 300 Artwork Size 24x33.5 Derived from a scan of an original collage made for a Sex Pistol’s poster used in The Great Rock ‘n Roll Swindle. This print was prepared in 2006 but never published.

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    $733.00$623.00

  • Relief 2 Black HPM Silkscreen Print by Pose- Jordan Nickel

    Pose- Jordan Nickel Relief 2 Black HPM Silkscreen Print by Pose- Jordan Nickel

    Relief 2 Black HPM Silkscreen Print by Pose- Jordan Nickel Hand-Pulled 13-Color on Deckled 160lb Mohawk Superfine UltraWhite Fine Art Paper Limited Edition Pop Street Art Artwork. 2023 Signed & Numbered HPM Embellished Hand Painted Elements Limited Edition of 50 Hand Deckled Artwork Size 22x30 Full Bleed Silkscreen Print by Pose- Jordan Nickel Jordan Nickel, famously known by the moniker 'Pose', once again demonstrates his prowess in the realm of contemporary art with his release of the 'Relief 2 Black Silkscreen Print' in 2023. Drawing inspiration from the vivacious energy of street art and blending it with the finesse of pop art, this piece is a testament to Nickel's versatility and his dedication to pushing boundaries. Executed meticulously on 160lb Mohawk Superfine UltraWhite fine art paper, the choice of medium underscores the artist's commitment to quality. The artwork, measuring 22x30, employs a hand-pulled 13-color silkscreen technique that brings forth an array of colors, infusing life into the piece. Every inch of the canvas bursts with color, detail, and emotion, ensuring that it captures the attention and imagination of its audience. The hand deckling technique further adds a tactile dimension to the artwork, giving it an edge of authenticity and rawness. But what truly sets this limited edition print apart is the hand-painted elements, a hallmark of Pose's signature style. Each of the 50 pieces in this edition comes embellished with hand-painted details, ensuring that every print is unique in its own right. Signed and numbered by the artist himself, this print is not just a piece of art but a slice of modern artistic history. Jordan Nickel's 'Relief 2 Black Silkscreen Print' stands as an embodiment of modern pop and street art fusion, offering viewers an immersive experience that resonates long after the first glance.

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    $1,383.00

  • Sale -15% Dynamite Felix Blotter Paper Archival Print by Ziero Muko

    Ziero Muko Dynamite Felix Blotter Paper Archival Print by Ziero Muko

    Dynamite Felix Limited Edition Fine Art Blotter Paper Archival Pigment Print Art on Perforated Blotter Paper by Modern Pop Artist Ziero Muko. 2022 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 20 Archival Pigment Print on Perforated Blotter Paper Size: 7.5 x 7.5 Inches Release: April 19, 2022 Limited blotter editions are hand-perforated by Zane Kesey.

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    $518.00$440.00

  • Relief 2 Chrome Silkscreen Print by Pose- Jordan Nickel

    Pose- Jordan Nickel Relief 2 Chrome Silkscreen Print by Pose- Jordan Nickel

    Relief 2 Chrome Silkscreen Print by Pose- Jordan Nickel Hand-Pulled 14-Color on Mirror Foil Fine Art Paper Limited Edition Pop Street Art Artwork. 2023 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 15 Artwork Size 22x30 Full Bleed Silkscreen Print by Pose- Jordan Nickel Jordan Nickel, known professionally as POSE, is a notable figure in the realm of contemporary pop art, graffiti, and street art. Emerging from Chicago's vibrant graffiti scene in the 1990s, POSE has skillfully maneuvered his way to become a globally recognized artist. His work is often recognized for its vibrant color palette, intricate layering, and diverse typographic elements, reflecting a sophisticated understanding of both traditional graffiti techniques and modern graphic design principles. Drawing from a wide array of influences including pop culture, advertising, and comic book graphics, POSE's art delivers a powerful social commentary, a characteristic that aligns with the ethos of street art. Yet, it's his ability to straddle the line between the illicit world of graffiti and the sanctioned space of galleries and exhibitions that truly distinguishes his practice. His work has graced walls and galleries across the globe, including prominent institutions like the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles and Art Basel in Miami, demonstrating the impressive reach and significance of his contributions to the contemporary art world. POSE's inventive approach to his art continues to challenge and expand the boundaries of graffiti and pop art. His distinct fusion of styles and mediums, blended with a keen sense of narrative and cultural dialogue, ensures his art remains both engaging and thought-provoking. As a result, POSE stands as a transformative figure in the ongoing evolution of graffiti and street art, solidifying his place among the most influential artists of his generation.

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    $1,780.00

  • Monroe POPfolio Collage Silkscreen Print by Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta

    Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta Monroe POPfolio Collage Silkscreen Print by Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta

    Monroe POPfolio- Collage Hand-Pulled 13-Color Silkscreen Print on Archival Paper by Pop Modern Artist Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta Rare Marilyn Monroe Limited Edition Artwork. 2022 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 75 Artwork Size 24x24 Straight Edges 11 Color ScreenPrint Signed and thumb-printed by the Artist.

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    $4,583.00

  • Monroe POPfolio Photo Tear Silkscreen Print by Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta

    Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta Monroe POPfolio Photo Tear Silkscreen Print by Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta

    Monroe POPfolio- Photo Tear Hand-Pulled 11-Color Silkscreen Print on Archival Paper by Pop Modern Artist Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta Rare Marilyn Monroe Limited Edition Artwork. 2022 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 75 Artwork Size 24x24 Straight Edges 11 Color ScreenPrint Signed and thumb-printed by the Artist.

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    $4,583.00

  • Feeling Super Archival Print by Joshua Horkey

    Joshua Horkey Feeling Super Archival Print by Joshua Horkey

    Feeling Super Limited Edition Archival Pigment Fine Art Prints on 290gsm Moab Entrada Rag Bright Paper by Graffiti Street Art and Pop Culture Artist Joshua Horkey. Joshua Horkey "Feeling Super" - Archival Print, Limited Edition of 12 - 12 x 12" Feeling Super • Autographed archival pigment print • Moab Entrada Rag Bright 290 GSM archival paper • 12 x 12 inches Hand-signed and numbered by artist Joshua Horkey in a limited edition of 12

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    $209.00

  • Sale -15% Trippy Felix Blotter Paper Archival Print by Ziero Muko

    Ziero Muko Trippy Felix Blotter Paper Archival Print by Ziero Muko

    Trippy Felix Limited Edition Fine Art Blotter Paper Archival Pigment Print Art on Perforated Blotter Paper by Modern Pop Artist Ziero Muko. 2022 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 20 Archival Pigment Print on Perforated Blotter Paper Size: 7.5 x 7.5 Inches Release: April 19, 2022 Limited blotter editions are hand-perforated by Zane Kesey.

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    $518.00$440.00

  • Monroe POPfolio Fragile Silkscreen Print by Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta

    Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta Monroe POPfolio Fragile Silkscreen Print by Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta

    Monroe POPfolio- Fragile Hand-Pulled 11-Color Silkscreen Print on Archival Paper by Pop Modern Artist Mr Brainwash- Thierry Guetta Rare Marilyn Monroe Limited Edition Artwork. 2022 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 75 Artwork Size 24x24 Straight Edges 11 Color ScreenPrint Signed and thumb-printed by the Artist.

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    $4,583.00

Smile Graffiti Street Pop Artwork

The Emblematic Smile in Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork

The smile as a symbol holds a universal language of positivity, happiness, and amiability, transcending cultural and linguistic barriers. In street pop art and graffiti art, the smile has been a recurring motif, reinterpreted and reimagined by artists to convey messages that range from the sincerely optimistic to the profoundly ironic. Street pop art, in particular, has a history of taking quotidian symbols and infusing them with new life on the urban canvas. A smile in this context can be a powerful communicator, transforming the mood of a decrepit alleyway or a bustling city corner. In the hands of a street artist, the smile often transcends its simple, joyful beginnings. It can become a social commentary, a mask of the complexities and contradictions of human emotions, or a satirical jab at the commercialization of happiness. The smiley face, for instance, an icon that became a pop culture phenomenon in the 1970s, has been adopted and adapted by street artists around the globe. Its presence in street art is frequently laden with a sense of nostalgia. Yet, it's injected with contemporary concerns, echoing the sentiments of a generation connected by digital smiles through emojis and yet may feel profound disconnection in the urban sprawl.

Artistic Interpretations of the Smile in Urban Environments

The manifestation of the smile in graffiti artwork has often been far from the original intent of pure joy. It has evolved into a complex symbol expressing various emotions and societal critiques. Artists like Banksy have utilized the smile to challenge viewers' perceptions, juxtaposing the icon of happiness with scenarios that provoke thought about issues such as consumerism, surveillance, and identity. The smile becomes an ironic counterpoint to the gravity of these subjects, highlighting the contrast between the facade of societal happiness and the underlying issues that plague modern life. Moreover, the smile has been central to specific artists' oeuvre, acting as a signature motif representing their artistic identity. Some have taken the smile and distorted it, creating murals that showcase grinning faces with an edge of menace or melancholy, playing with the observer's expectations and emotions. In these instances, the smile does not signify happiness but serves as a visual paradox that underscores the complexities of the human condition. This evolution of the smile motif in street art reflects the genre's inclination to subvert and question rather than beautify.

The Duality of the Smile in Street Art Narratives

The duality of the smile in street pop art and graffiti artwork is a compelling aspect of its use. It can be both an emblem of shared joy and a communal mask hiding the multifaceted stories of a neighborhood. Murals and tags featuring smiles can unite communities, offering a bright spot in otherwise neglected urban landscapes. Conversely, they can also represent a collective facade, a commentary on the societal pressure to appear content and suppress authentic emotional expression. This dichotomy is evident in how the smile is sometimes portrayed in urban art—exaggeratedly large smiles on characters in a piece of art can seem almost dystopian, reflecting the tension between genuine happiness and the pressure to maintain its appearance. This representation can provoke discussions about mental health and the social expectation to suppress negative emotions in favor of a perpetually cheerful exterior. This capacity to embody dual meanings and provoke thought and conversation solidifies the smile's position in street art as a powerful symbol, capable of carrying weighty narratives within its simple curve.

The Cultural Significance of the Smile in Street Art

In the context of street pop art and graffiti artwork, the smile symbolizes the culture's ability to take universal symbols and charge them with new, often unexpected meanings. As a piece of iconography, it is malleable, able to carry the lightest of messages and the heaviest of societal critiques. Artists have harnessed the smile to communicate directly with the public, surprise, delight, and challenge the onlooker. Whether through a simple tag or a complex mural, the smile in street art reflects the diversity of human experience and the environment it inhabits. It is a testament to the genre's power to embed deep stories within simple signs, to engage the public in a dialogue without words, and to leave a lasting impression that continues to resonate long after the viewer has walked away from the artwork.

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