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Russell Young — Icons For Sale
Russell Young's Icons series stands as a defining body of work in contemporary pop art, celebrating the cultural figures who shaped modern fame and legend. Through screenprinting and mixed media techniques, Young reimagines portraits of Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Jim Morrison, and Brigitte Bardot—subjects that have captivated the world across decades. Each work captures the duality of celebrity: the glamour and the tragedy beneath the surface.
Young's approach to these legendary figures demonstrates his mastery of color, repetition, and composition, transforming iconic photographs into vibrant contemporary statements. The series explores themes of immortality, cultural obsession, and the human cost of fame. Works like Marilyn Glamour—available in multiple colorways including striking pink and black-and-white editions—showcase the artist's ability to recontextualize familiar imagery with fresh aesthetic power.
The Icons series remains highly collectable, representing a significant moment in pop art's evolution and commanding strong market interest among serious collectors. Enquire for current availability and acquisition of these sought-after works.
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Five Facts About Russell Young Icons
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Russell Young was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1959 and worked as a photographer and music video director before shifting his focus to fine art in the early 2000s.
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Young is known for hand-pulled acrylic and enamel screenprints of celebrated cultural figures, including Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, James Dean, Jim Morrison, and Brigitte Bardot.
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In 2007, Young began incorporating diamond dust into his screenprints, pressing crystals into works he titled Dirty Pretty Things, which cause the printed image to shimmer under changing light.
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The Icons series explores the duality of fame — celebrating the glamour of mid-century Hollywood and music culture while examining its darker, more tragic undertones.
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Young is a British-American artist whose screenprint practice draws direct lineage from the Pop Art tradition of appropriating and repeating mass-media photographic imagery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Russell Young Icons prints for sale?
Russell Young Icons prints for sale are available at Guy Hepner Gallery, 177 Tenth Avenue, New York. We offer authenticated editions with full provenance documentation sourced from the secondary market and directly from publishers.
Are Russell Young Icons works limited editions?
Russell Young Icons works — 7 available — are typically produced as limited editions, individually signed and numbered by the artist. Contact Guy Hepner Gallery for edition details on specific works.
How much do Russell Young Icons prints cost?
Pricing for Russell Young Icons prints varies by edition size, date, and condition. Contact Guy Hepner Gallery for current market pricing and availability.
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