Categories / Art and Photography, Film and TV

Chelsea Girls print by Siggi Eggertsson

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The original poster was a piece of iconic 60s design but Chelsea Girls gets a new look courtesy of this print by Siggi Eggertsson.

Andy Warhol's 1966 film is often remembered more for its poster by Alan Aldridge than for the film itself, which followed some of the residents in New York's Chelsea Hotel. That cast included Nico and the film then inspired her debut album the following year. Probably because of that, Nico is the star of this poster, depicted in a bright and colourful manner that reflects the Pop art associated with Warhol. Add to that some other nice details too – such as the cast list worked into the main design – and you've got a nice piece of original art work for your walls. 

The giclee print is available in two sizes at two prices: either A2 for £85 or 60cm x 84cm for £145. 

Buy it from the Occupy Gallery

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Categories / Design and Interiors

Campbell’s Mighty Wallet

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The Campbell’s Mighty Wallet is just one design available in this product line, which promises wallets that are “virtually indestructible”.

It is made from a single sheet of super strong Tyvek and offers storage of around 15 cards, 2 interior pockets for notes and receipts and two further side pockets. It is decorated with a series of Campbell Soup cans in the Warhol style. Other designs include comic book, graffiti and postage stamp patterns.

Buy the Mighty Wallet online from Made in Design, priced £12.80.

Categories / Art and Photography, Design and Interiors

Warhol-style 15 Minutes silkscreen mirror by Imbue

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Yes, you too can have your 15 minutes of fame as a pop art icon, courtesy of this 15 Minutes silkscreen mirror by Imbue.

Brighton-based artist Imbue is best known for images that take familiar everyday logos and imagery and manipulate them to them a new twist – which is certainly the case here. Taking Andy Warhol's Marilyn image as the basis, this is a three-colour screenprint that's been printed onto perspex, which means you can hang it and see yourself in the centre. What could be better than that?

Sized at 20 x 20 inches, signed by the artist and limited to just 10, you can secure one online for £200.

Find out more at the Art Republic website

Categories / Art and Photography, eBay watch, Film and TV

eBay watch: Signed Alan Aldridge Chelsea Girls poster

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Yes, it's more than a bit pricey, but this signed Alan Aldridge Chelsea Girls poster is an iconic image and one you'll rarely find on eBay.

Chelsea Girls was a 1966 experimental underground film directed by Andy Warhol and Paul Morrissey, following the lives of young women at the Hotel Chelsea. It was also the inspiration for Nico's 1967 debut album, Chelsea Girl.

Yet most of that seems forgotten while the poster is still one of the most memorable images of the era. This particular poster was apparently hand-signed by Aldridge in 1970 and according to the seller, has a gallery guide price of £5,000. He is asking £4,500, which seems a bit rich for an eBay sale, but he will take an offer. You can always chance your arm.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Art and Photography, Music

Shepard Fairey introduces a limited edition Nico print

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He's oen of the cool names of the art world in 2010 – and Shepard Fairey has now decided to immortalise a 60s pop icon in canvas with this limited edition Nico print, released under his Obey monicker.

From Velvet Underground and Andy Warhol collaborator to model, actress and former girlfriend of John Cooper Clarke, she is captured here her 1960s prime and in distinctive Obey style on an 18 x 24-inch screenprint, which is being sold in a limited run of 450.

It's available to buy from Thursday (10th June), priced at $65. Sure to sell out quickly.

Find out more at the Obey Giant website

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Categories / Art and Photography

Swifty does classic snack-based pop art

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You might know Swifty for everything from Straight No Chaser magazine, Mo' Wax and Talkin' Loud through to our very own Modculture site design, but you really should check out his artwork, including this very eye-catching snack-based pop art.

Yes, taking a leaf out of Andy Warhol's book, Swifty has taken various foodstuffs and given them his own twist – like the Salt 'n' Shake above or a classic chocolate bar over the page.

The image above is a four-colour, 500mm x 650mm silkscreen print on Arches Rives paper, limited to just 28, signed and numbered and available online for £75. Check them all out on the site, they'll look great in the kitchen.

Find out more at the Swifty website

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