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Russell Young Figurative Photography

American, British, b. 1959
Russell Young’s alluring, larger-than-life portraits of iconic cultural figures explore both glamorous American mythologies and their dark underbellies of crime, addiction, and death. His silkscreen paintings portray celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, and Kurt Cobain; the artist recontextualizes their iconic appearances in high-contrast palettes, often interweaving them with diamond dust to heighten their glittery, sensual allure. In other works, shellac drips and smears in a visceral, wound-like manner. Young has exhibited in New York, London, Paris, Shanghai, Vienna, and Los Angeles. His work belongs in the collections of the ​​Albertina Museum, the Cornell Art Museum, the Saatchi Collection, and the White House Collection. Celebrities including Brad Pitt, Elizabeth Taylor, and Kanye West have all bought his work. Young has also directed music videos, and in recent years, Dutch Golden Age paintings of flowers have become a frequent motif.
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Artist: Russell Young
Bardot Thunder-Cloud Blue with Diamond Dust - Framed
By Russell Young
Located in New York, NY
Bardot Thunder-Cloud Blue Acrylic, oil based ink screen print and diamond dust on linen - floats in black frame as shown in video. 1/1. About the artist: Born in 1959 in Northe...
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2010s Contemporary Russell Young Figurative Photography

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Canvas, Acrylic

Sid Vicious- Mustard Black, 2007
By Russell Young
Located in New York, NY
Mug Shot of Sid Vicious. Hand pulled acrylic, enamel screen print and diamond dust on linen. Would ship rolled. About the Artist: Russell Young curre...
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2010s Pop Art Russell Young Figurative Photography

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Acrylic

Bardot Supreme - Luna Blue - SOLD - other sizes available
By Russell Young
Located in New York, NY
Shot of Bardot. Custom luna blue acrylic paint created by the artist. Hand pulled enamel screen print and diamond dust on linen. Stretched on black frame. Signed by the artist. ...
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2010s Pop Art Russell Young Figurative Photography

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Marilyn Bombshell - Love Blue
By Russell Young
Located in New York, NY
Homage to the late, great Marilyn Monroe. Hand pulled silk screen. Diamond Dust. On linen. Custom paint created by artist. Would ship rolled. About the Artist: Russell You...
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2010s Pop Art Russell Young Figurative Photography

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Mixed Media

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Russell Young figurative photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Russell Young figurative photography available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of figurative photography to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of pink, purple and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Russell Young in fabric, screen print, enamel and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Russell Young figurative photography, so small editions measuring 30 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Alex Prager, Andrew Schwartz, and David Levinthal. Russell Young figurative photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $8,560 and tops out at $35,000, while the average work can sell for $35,000.

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