Condition Report
In very good condition
No knocks, tears or creases to the sheet
Various markings to the sheet verso, potentially from time of production
This work has been stored flat and has never been framed.
Dran (French 1979-), 'On Est Pas La Pour Rigoler', 2017, hand embellished mixed media screenprint on wove paper, signed in coloured paints, numbered from an edition of 79 in gold pen; sheet: 50.5 x 71cm
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Auction: Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors, ending 16th Feb, 2023
Dran’s clever street art practice reflects on societal issues related to creativity and the freedom of expression. He explores these themes through his surreal characters; many of which are children holding crayons, a choice that suggests the imaginative potential of young minds while also critiquing societal tendencies to suppress youthful creativity. Other figures in his artwork include popes, riot police, clowns, families of tourists, and pop culture icons like Pinocchio and Tintin, along with renowned artists such as van Gogh and famous artworks like the Mona Lisa. Dran has showcased his work extensively across Europe, in cities such as London, Paris, and Barcelona, and has created public art in various cities throughout the continent.