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Maybe you're waiting a few weeks to get your holiday wish list together, but we sure aren't. High on any list should be items of home improvement and room decor. What better way to give your crib a small, affordable refresh for the new year than with a dope print? We picked 25 that you're sure to covet immediately.
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Waiting For His Pitch 3
Waiting For His Pitch 3
Artist: Nicholas Forker
Click Here To Buy It Now At 1xRun, $85
This piece by Nicholas Forker was inspired by astronauts, heroes, and the father-son dynamic. The ink illustration shows an image of men wearing astronaut helmets "waiting for their pitch."
S-ISM (Silver and Black)
S-ISM (Silver and Black)
Artist: Eric Haze
Click Here To Buy It Now At Known Gallery Store, $600
"S-ISM" is a work of overlap and intersection of contrasting blocks of color. Also available in steel and silver, only 10 prints in each color of this exclusive piece by Eric Haze have been available for purchase.
POW(ER)
POW(ER)
Artist: Shepard Fairey
Click Here To Buy It Now At Pace Prints, Price Upon Request
"POW(ER)" is an homage to Roy Lichtenstein, who liked to incorporate styles of comic frames in his work. Shepard Fairey created "POW(ER)" to express that street art has always been a form of empowerment, to himself and to others.
Untitled (Car No. 1)
Untitled (Car No. 1)
Artist: Mark Gonzales
Click Here To Buy It Now At Exhibition A, $250
Mark Gonzales' "Untitled (Car No. 1)" is part of a limited run of 100 prints, each signed by a founding member of Exhibition A. It's an archival inkjet print on canvas that's guaranteed to turn an ordinary wall into an extraordinary one.
Surfs Up
Surfs Up
Artist: Luke Wessman
Click Here To Buy It Now At Luke Wessman's Official Web Store, $40
Luke Wessman's illustrations are continually impressive, and "Surfs Up" is no exception. Each are signed and numbered by him.
Dambulla
Dambulla
Artist: Chad Koeplinger
Click Here To Buy It Now At Raking Light Projects, $275
Created by a tattoo artist, the foreground of "Dambulla" features a graphic of an animal drawn in American traditional tatto style. The background is an explosion of multiple rays of color.
Fucking Fantastic
Fucking Fantastic
Artist: Brainstorm
Click Here To Buy It Now At Brainstorm Print & Design, $45
This print is "fucking fantastic" in its calligraphy and colors. Simple but bold, the poster has been featured in Urban Outfitters stores and will be a great addition to any room that needs something extra.
The Ettes Poster
The Ettes Poster
Artist: Kangaroo Press
Click Here To Buy It Now At Imogene + Willie, $20
This 3-color print poster commemorates Imogene + Willie's monthly event of food and music, "supper+song." Though the event has been discontinued, you can still collect a poster and feel the vibes of The Ettes and Ultras S/C.
Grand Taxonomy of Rap Names
Grand Taxonomy of Rap Names
Artist: Pop Chart Lab
Click Here To Buy It Now At Pop Chart Lab, $27
Find the names of 282 rappers in this visual representation of rap name taxonomy. The organization is based on themes and common phrases, where you'll find the names of Lils to Bigs, Princes, and Masters.
Wake Up and Play With Me!
Wake Up and Play With Me!
Artist: OLEK
Click Here To Buy It Now At littlecollector, $40 / $125 / $250
This print features an image of a crocheted text message: "Wake up and play with me!" The artist contrasts the quick and easy quality of text messages with the labor-intensive activity of creating a crocheted sculpture, in order to speak against the overly abbreviated and ephemeral nature of the former. The crocheting is intended to give featured messages a more permanent presence and meaning in their existence.
Deer in Gym Socks
Deer in Gym Socks
Artist: Charmaine Olivia
Click Here To Buy It Now At Charmaine Olivia Shop, $80
"Deer in Gym Socks" was painted by the artist in her old bedroom, but since then, it has gained immense fame and popularity. The print was sold in Urban Outfitters stores nationwide and is currently available in limited quantities.
I Heart Vodka
I Heart Vodka
Artist: Natalia Fabia
Click Here To Buy It Now At Hookerfeathers, $200
This giclee print shows a hot girl holding a flask, standing against a wall of graffiti. What more reason do you need to want this poster? Gift this to a friend who would appreciate her presence in the room.
Blockprint 2
Blockprint 2
Artist: EVOL
Click Here To Buy It Now At Jonathan LeVine Gallery Store, $425
This print version of Blockprint 2 is a reproduction of a work included in his 2012 exhibition, Repeat Offender, at Jonathan LeVine Gallery.
2nd Home
2nd Home
Artist: Steve Powers (ESPO)
Click Here To Buy It Now At First and Fifteenth, $275
Home #2, a black backdrop version of the original Home, is an eleven color print. Limited quantities of the poster are available signed and numbered by the artist himself.
Be Careful Where You Squirt Your Ink
Be Careful Where You Squirt Your Ink
Artist: Superfishal
Click Here To Buy It Now At Upper Playground, $35
This Superfishal print uses giclee printing to reflect the intricate detail of the illustration. It may be a little abstract, but its unique and adventurous style makes it perfect for a simple space. Plus, it comes framed, so you don't have to worry about damaging it.
Kissing Kids
Kissing Kids
Artist: Ed Templeton
Click Here To Buy It Now At Exhibition A, $150
"Kissing Kids" is a hand-painted photograph from a collective project called "Teen Kissers." The artist, who is also a professional skateboarder, captured photos of teenage displays of affection from around the world to express the awkward times of our adolescent years.
Blue Demon 3-Color Print
Blue Demon 3-Color Print
Artist: Awesome Dudes Printing
Click Here To Buy It Now At Awesome Dudes Printing, $20
This print is for fans of the late Mexican wrestler Blue Demon.
Os Gemeos Mural Poster
Os Gemeos Mural Poster
Artist: Os Gemeos
Click Here To Buy It Now At ICA Store, $29.95
This reproduction of a mural in Dewey Square, Boston was created in commemoration of the Os Gemeos exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA). The mural is done by Os Gemeos, identical twin brothers from Brazil who work together as graffiti artists.
Untitled (Emana)
Untitled (Emana)
Artist: Dr. Lakra
Click Here To Buy It Now At Artspace, $300
Dr. Lakra depicts a woman with a serene facial expression, covered in tattoos and surrounded by demonic figures. The beings around her direct their attention at her as one of them whispers something in her ear.
Iconic TV Poster - The Simpsons
Iconic TV Poster - The Simpsons
Artist: Albert Exergian
Click Here To Buy It Now At Walker Shop, $100
This Simpsons poster uses a familiar yellow backdrop and a spiky line reminiscent of Bart Simpson's head. The artist mixes Swiss minimalist modernism with elements of American pop culture in his series of over fifty iconic TV posters.
Harrison
Harrison
Artist: Two Paper Dolls
Click Here To Buy It Now At Art in the Age, $30
"Two Paper Dolls" features a quote from our 23rd First Lady, Caroline Harrison, in a letterpress poster: "It has been made plain that much of this society's success is due to the character of the women of the era."
Biggie Smalls
Biggie Smalls
Artist: NTSG
Click Here To Buy It Now At Poster Child Prints, $55
This print features a hand-drawn typographic piece that reads "I Still Miss You Biggie." Los Angeles-based artist NTSG said that the print is an ode to the late rapper.
I Am Malfi
I Am Malfi
Artist: FriendsWithYou
Click Here To Buy It Now At Poster Child Prints, $100
With this print of FriendsWithYou character, Malfi, your home will be filled with peace, prosperity, and happiness. Malfi is known to be a protector and wizard, and he will help you unleash your full potential.
Liverpool Shipping
Liverpool Shipping
Artist: Edward Wadsworth
Click Here To Buy It Now At Tate Online Shop, $220
This print shows a "dazzle ship" at the South Docks in Liverpool, where ships were painted with this camoflauge pattern during the war. The ships were given their "dazzle" in order to make it more difficult for enemies to track their course and speed. Originally, the patterns were painted in lighter colors like gray, blue, pink, and green, but this Wadsworth print shows a bold mix of black and white.
Lost At Sea
Lost at Sea
Artist: Chris Piascik
Click Here To Buy It Now At Society6, $17
Chris Piascik's illustrations continue to amaze us, whether they contain images, clever uses of type, or both. The "Lost At Sea" print quotes the Radiohead song "In Limbo" from their album Kid A, but you don't have to be a fan of the band to appreciate the print's artistry.