By embracing the hallmarks of the much-loved pop art movement through the incorporation of pop culture figures and iconography into his designs, Monopoly’s work is widely accessible, appealing to the masses as opposed to street art fans alone.įurthermore, Monopoly is incredibly aware of the desires of his devoted fans, hence his dedication to creating canvases. Though graffiti is usually associated with gritty, negative themes, Alec Monopoly’s art has attracted a cult following with his colorful, upbeat approach to street art. Generally, Alec Monopoly’s art is priced between $20,000 and $125,000 with exceptions for large or historic works. Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody also made headlines for lending Alec his vintage Rolls Royce to paint, which sold for a whopping $300,000!Īs his reputation continues to skyrocket, the value of his work keeps increasing. In terms of cold hard cash, however, Alec Monopoly’s art typically costs anywhere from $20,000 to $500,000 USD. Monopoly made headlines in 2013 when he put Park Place, a piece from his first LA solo show, up for sale for $3 million - in Monopoly money. The artist is well known for his efforts to conceal his identity with his hands or a Bandana.
ALEC MONOPOLY ART SERIES
Alec is also known for his signature “ICONS” Series that feature his artistic interpretation of portraits for a wide range of personalities from James Bond, David Bowie and Madonna to El Chapo. Alec came up with his alias in 2008, after drunkenly painting a mural of Bernie Madoff and realizing it looked surprisingly similar to The Monopoly Man! Other famous cartoons that Alec has appropriated for his art include Richie Rich, Scrooge McDuck and The Flinstones.
Who is Alec Monopoly?Īlec Monopoly is the alias of a world-renowned street artist, originally hailing from New York. As a result, his growing popularity has made his work extremely valuable and, to a discerning collector, Alec Monopoly’s art is an incredible long term investment. Alec Monopoly has made a name for himself across the globe and is loved by street art fans and A-list celebrities alike.
0 kommentar(er)
