When you move into your first solo apartment, the time also comes to put away childish things. These childish things are, of course, blue tack and 200 different dog-eared, glossy photos of old and new friends from a time gone by.
That’s right, blurry photos that didn’t quite make the Instagram and promotional festival line-up posters nicked from club queues no longer count as acceptable home décor. You’re an adult now.
For those struggling to find inspiration for their bare-walled and unfurnished flat, a fantastic place to start is the world of art prints. From Giclée Fine Art prints depicting work by the Old Masters to high-quality limited-edition prints created by contemporary artists to make their work more accessible – you don’t have to be a billionaire to own a unique, aesthetically pleasing, and enviable piece of art.
Art is an entirely subjective experience, and there are thousands of works on the market that you can choose to represent your interests or interior style. From subtle minimalist pieces from the likes of Pablo Picasso to modern cartoon-like prints that always elicit a giggle by David Shrigley – the world of art prints is surprisingly vast and wonderfully affordable.
Fear not, for we’re here to help you identify and cultivate your very own preference for art with a round-up of some of the most beautiful and unique art prints on the market. Keep scrolling to get cultured.
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Am Flügel by Edward B. Gordon
Part of a series of 150 limited edition signed prints from London and Berlin-based oil painter Edward B. Gordon, we can’t help but be reminded of the moody, barely illuminated midnight scenes brought to life by a famous artist of the same name – Edward Hopper.
Suspended somewhere between photographic reality and fading semi-fictional memories, we love the sense of movement evoked in each of Gordon’s pieces, in particular Am Flügel.
Buy now £1499.00, Lumas
Campbell’s Soup by Andy Warhol
A paragon of modern art, the iconic Campbell’s Soup series created by Andy Warhol in 1962 has been replicated time and time again, just like the original repetitive lunch habit that inspired Warhol’s piece in the first place.
Buy now £14.68, Etsy
David Hockney Capturing the Moment poster
We’re not sure what is so appealing about exhibition posters. Perhaps it’s the concept that onlookers immediately assume you’re a cultured individual who attends such events, or the casual coolness with which they depict iconic works of art which citizens descend in troves just to glimpse. This poster from a Hockney exhibition at the Tate titled ‘Capturing The Moment’ features the 1972 piece Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures).
Buy now £20.00, Tate
Amyisla Mccombie Wine And Cheese Unframed A3 Print
This joyful piece by London-based artist and illustrator Amylisa Mccombie makes a great gift for the wine and cheese enthusiast in your life. Frame and hang wherever you prefer to prepare and enjoy your meals to bring some kitsch back into the kitchen.
Buy now £45.00, Liberty
David Shrigley - if you don't like tomatoes poster
Spice up your or your friend’s living space with this funky print – If You Don’t Like Tomatoes (2020) by Artist David Shrigley. Generously sized at 60 x 80 cm and printed on 200g Munken Lynx Paper, this super high-quality piece could be just the statement you’ve been searching for. You know, as long as you like tomatoes.
Buy now £48.18, Etsy
Vogue December 1968 by Cecil Beaton Framed Print
An iconic candid shot taken by one of the most famous photographers in history, Cecil Beaton, this piece has been printed on semi-gloss paper to highlight its photographic nature. Featuring David Hockey, Peter Schlesinger and Maudie James in a shot taken for a December 1968 edition of Vogue – it simply doesn’t get any more chic than this.
Buy now £150.00, Heal’s
Please Be Nice To Me Giclée Print by Kazland
One for the sensitive souls among us, this wonderful Giclée print by Guildford-based artist Kazland would work wonderfully in an entryway to ward off unkind visitors.
Buy now £40.00, Kazland
Etsy The Dance Class by Edgar Degas
Buying art can feel like a rather exclusive hobby, with a spare million or two in the bank to get you started.
But art is for the masses, and one way to marvel at famous artworks is to seek a canvas rendition, offering a tasteful way to assert your art history knowledge at home. This Degas Dancers reworking is a lovely piece and will see you through childhood into adulthood with its timeless touch.
Buy now £6.99, Etsy
