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Nowadays it seems like everyone wants to upgrade their cribs, either with DIY projects or a fresh coat of paint, but who has endless stacks of cash to spend on art? Well, a lot of people do, but that may not be you. Luckily, there are plenty of websites that now sell art at an affordable price, and though it may seem unbelievable, Amazon delivered on their promise to have an art store, and they are offering 40,000+ pieces to date.
To be fair, cheap art can turn out to be pretty lackluster if you're not employing good taste. We're helping you out by filtering out the Warhol wannabes and lame college posters with The Coolest Affordable Art on Amazon's Art Store Right Now, so you can make your place look like a million bucks without actually spending that kind of cash.
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20. Untitled - Sixteen Cubes by Jose Maria Yturralde, 1970
Price: $800
This is a great optical illusion piece for any space. The blue keeps things chill, and if you have a little more dough to collect with, combine it with two other Jose Maria Yturralde pieces in a row for an extra bold look.
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19. The Picture That Wrecked Her Marriage by pure evil, 2013
Price: $2250
This is a more affordable interpretation of the iconic Warhol print of Marilyn Monroe. We know 2K is a little steep, but pure evil's intricate work is getting more and more coveted. Buy this piece with these skateboard decks, and you're good to go.
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18. Sheep Portfolio 7 by Menashe Kadishman, 1981
Price: $750
Sometimes the figurative pieces make the loudest statements. The loose lines give it a playful vibe that will liven up any crib.
17. Love is a Battle Field by Benjamin Arnot, 2013
Price: $726
We don't know what this piece has to do with Pat Benatar's hit, but it sure looks awesome. There's nothing wrong with some submliminal Xs and Os action.
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16. Jean-Michel Basquiat by Jack Addis, 2011
Price: $150
This image by Jack Addis is extremely dope, combining a classic image of Basquiat with the aesthetic of today's digital art. It's bold and would fit in well with simple furnishings.
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15. Stacks by Justina Ko, 2013
Price: $80
Abstract art like this looks automatically sophisticated. Justina Ko's work reinterprets the classics and would look bomb with a room full of color or muted tones.
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14. Sign by Maria Kim, 2011
Price: $150
These strong lines give off "this room is under construction" vibes in the best way possible. Red makes any space look awesome, and paired with teal, black, and a textured white background, there's no going wrong here.
13. Yo by Milton Davis, 2012
Price: $150
Instead of selling your soul for a Yayoi Kusama piece, why not spend $150 on a quirky tribute to the artist herself? Artist tributes will always be on trend.
12. TV Landscape by Chaucer Silverson, 1988
Price: $250
Why have a TV when you could have TV Landscape? You and your guests can marvel at a TV graveyard, which was a lot more prescient in 1988 than Silverson probably realized.
11. EXIT by Kati Elm, 2012
Price: $130
This piece is perfect for those who have guests that never manage to leave when you want them to...The comic book aesthetic wins.
10. Ascension by Nicolas Hudak, 2010
Price: $175
This piece is perfect to bring the industrial aesthetic into your domestic universe. It's even more cool if you're living in a previously industrial space, like many of us on the edges of cities.
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9. Jerusalem by Menashe Kadishman, 1980
Price: $750
This is the kind of pop art that looks awesome and is semi-affordable without being the same cliché Warhol print you bought on Posters.com. The primary colored collage is brilliant.
8. Untitled 5 by Jose Maria Yturralde, 1969
Price: $1200
You don't need to be a stoner anymore to hang up optical illusions. In fact, it just makes you look like you aren't trying too hard, which you shouldn't be. The frame is excellent, as well.
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7. Backlit by Nicolas Hudak, 2010
Price: $110
Nicolas Hudak's works inspired by photographs he has taken in urban or industrial environments are all clever takes on city skylines. Backlit is no exception, and the monochrome look is serious but also cool.
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6. Please... by Jayson Musson
Price: $120
Jayson Musson just wins and wins and wins. This may be a sign you wish you could wear on your forehead at parties, but it's also a good statement for your home, whether or not you're trying to entertain.
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5. Change Takes Effort by Sharis Dejaynes, 2007
Price: $93.50
No, this painting is not dedicated to your fraternity at UMichigan. Yes, it's a subtle, angular piece that stands out in the best way.
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4. Untitled by Daniel Greenberg, 2012
Price: $275
A woodcut print may seem like a boring option, but not this one by Daniel Greenberg. Whether or not the space surrounding a print like this has wooden furniture or floors (probably better if it doesn't), it gives off a natural, living feeling.
3. Unknown Chelsea #03 by Alastair T. Willey, 2010
Price: $80
This is contemporary collage at its best. It combines the classic head of David with industrial-looking matte pieces. If this were on your wall, it might look more like a sculpture than a 2D print, and that's pretty awesome.
2. BORN TO BE WILD by Kati Elm, 2010
Price: $60
Sometimes, the gritty vintage look works, especially if you have newer floors, furniture, and appliances. It's a classic juxtaposition, and this lady has that classic Renaissance look, too.
1. Relax by Susan O'Malley, 2012
Price: $800
Who needs therapy when you have motivational art to help you feel better about yourself? This is a winning color combo, as well.
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