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Russell Young's Pig Portraits series represents a pivotal moment in contemporary pop art, merging satirical social commentary with vibrant visual impact. Young's distinctive silkscreen technique transforms iconic figures and cultural symbols into striking compositions that challenge conventional portraiture. This collection features notable works including Elvis TCB Pistol and Steve McQueen, showcasing Young's ability to deconstruct celebrity culture through unexpected imagery.
Created during a period of heightened cultural examination, these pieces reflect Young's signature approach of appropriating and recontextualizing recognizable subjects. The series demonstrates technical mastery in color layering and compositional balance, hallmarks that have established Young as a significant voice in contemporary art markets. Collectors appreciate the series for its intellectual depth alongside its bold aesthetic appeal.
The Pig Portraits works command attention as both standalone pieces and as part of Young's larger body of work exploring fame, identity, and consumer culture. Each piece carries the provenance and quality expected of established contemporary practice. Inquire for availability and detailed provenance information on individual works from this influential series.

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Five Facts About Russell Young Pig Portraits
Pig Portraits was Russell Young's first fine-art series, based on real and staged celebrity mugshots, first shown in Los Angeles in 2003.
The series included portraits of figures such as Sid Vicious, Elvis Presley, Jane Fonda, Malcolm X, Steve McQueen, Frank Sinatra, and Lee Harvey Oswald, rendered as bold, colorful silkscreens.
Young has described the Pig Portraits as "anti-celebrity portraits," a deliberate reaction against his earlier career as a celebrity photographer and music-video director.
Individual prints from the series, such as "Sid Vicious" (2002), were produced as screenprints on Somerset paper in editions as large as 50.
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Russell Young Pig Portraits 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.
Russell Young Pig Portraits works — 3 available — are typically produced as limited editions, individually signed and numbered by the artist. Contact Guy Hepner Gallery for edition details on specific works.
Pricing for Russell Young Pig Portraits prints varies by edition size, date, and condition. Contact Guy Hepner Gallery for current market pricing and availability.
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