Affordable Art - a list by designdude

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Art is a much different place in a post-punk environment. Having a wall and mantle and desktop full of engaging, pretense-free art that is fun and cheap is no problem these days.

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Jellio Artillary Panel

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A strange and interesting mix of pop art, juvenilia, and the potential for an ironic statement about gun hysteria in the United States, this Jellio Artillery Panel curates a variety of colorful water pistols in a canvas-sized space. It's also customizable.

Updated Jul 21, 2008

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Mr. DOB Plush

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Better than any artist before him, Takashi Murakami realizes the full vision of Pop Art's role in knocking down the wall between high art and the everyday. If you've ever considered the stuffed animal to be a great platform for fine art, here you go.

Updated Jun 2, 2008

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dachshund box

2 people recommended this item

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Sure, it's only a box with a tile in it, but the image is appealing, and the whole is crafty and worth hanging on the right wall. Plus, any wiener dog cut in half is just funny.

Updated May 30, 2008

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ABC Photogram

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An inspired meeting of art and design, this ABC Photogram by Dutch Osborne features of alphabet of found objects exposed in one shot to scale. The 38" x 27" piece is displayed on photographic paper and available at Spring during New York Design Week.

Updated May 18, 2008

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Darius the Monkey Print

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This is a fun print from Amy Hevron that will work for big and small kids alike. At $40, the 11"x14" print is also an easy investment.

Updated May 12, 2008

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Liberty, by Todd Karam

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What might be described as pop art for little kids, Todd Karam's work references imagery familiar to tykes, rendered in a loose, expressive hand. This piece, titled "Libery," feels folky and fun, a great way to introduce kids to fine art. (via KidHaus)

Updated May 12, 2008

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Forest Friends Gocco Print

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Incorporating a Japanese screenprinting technique called Gocco, this Forest Friends print is a cute, basic design that will appeal to kids while offering an arty twist. Each hand printed piece is slightly unique, and all are made in limited edition and signed by the artist.

Updated May 7, 2008

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Odd Bird, by barkingbirdart

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Fun accessible art for kids featuring a variety of animals artfully rendered, barkingbirdart is a Portland-based designer specializing in limited-edition prints. Each features archival quality inks on 100% rag, acid free, velvet art paper.

Updated Apr 30, 2008

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The Bunnies Fall, Kozyndan Poster

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This Kozyndan print captures the pair's knack for cleverly forcing bunnies into the details. Printed in limited edition on 80 lb. stock.

Updated Sep 22, 2008

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Elephant on Map

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Simple but crafty, Elizabeth Soule's collection of Polaroids featuring animals in unexpected settings has an appealingly homey, DIY feel. Polaroid images are reproduced and mounted on wooden boxes, which can be hung on walls or sit alone on surfaces.

Updated Apr 18, 2008

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