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Our partners at The Skateroom, who collaborated with the artist's estate to make this edition, donate a significant part of their profit to support social initiatives that make the world a better place. 

Printed with silk-screen metallic backing, this design can be used as a functional pool float or sculptural object. It comes in a premium box inside a clear PVC swim bag printed with the artist’s motto, “I’d rather be swimming.”

The float was made in collaboration with Cindy Sherman and the non-profit + POOL which is building a water-filtering swimming pool in New York City’s East River. This is a true passion project and an extraordinary moment to present a rare open edition product by the wildly influential and collectable artist and swimmer.

Part of all proceeds benefit + POOL.  Produced by our partners Third Drawer Down Studio.

It's true that there's no real function to David Shrigley's Swan, but it aligns with our sense of humor and we just couldn't resist. It's the right size to place anywhere in your home -- side table, coffee table, bathroom, shelf -- and is one of our favorites for gifting. Each example is initialed by the artist and labeled on the bottom.

These functional piggy banks designed by Yoshitomo Nara are available in blue or white.  The artist designed this limited edition toy collectible for the Aomori Art Museum where it sold out immediately.  All our examples are brand new, in their original packaging and in excellent condition.

Our partners at The Skateroom, who collaborated with the artist's estate to make this edition, donate a significant part of their profit to support social initiatives that make the world a better place.  For each edition sold, these proceeds will be donated to support Skateistan, a non-profit that uses skateboarding and education for youth empowerment in Afghanistan, Cambodia and South Africa.

The porcelain plate series by Kehinde WIley includes six designs featuring details from paintings spanning 2008-2012. The six different faces -- 3 male and 3 female -- are cropped against colorful, vibrant backgrounds so the plates are equally decorative and functional. The back of each plate has easy holes for hanging, and they are microwave and dishwasher safe.

Each coupe plate is 10.75" and shows a stamped signature on the verso. The plates are individually boxed.

Produced in collaboration with Pendleton Mills, this limited edition blanket designed by Mickalene Thomas is the first in a series of four blankets the artist has designed exclusively for Artware Editions. Each design will feature a different female model with intricate braiding and other bold details that present a strong, graphic image. The reverse side of the blanket shows the same design in negative giving the blanket two distinct looks.

The blanket is a soft blend of wool and cotton and is perfect as a throw, a bed covering for a full or queen sized bed, or a wall hanging. A sewn-on, suede patch signed and numbered by the artist accompanies each blanket.

The Lena blanket was released in 2014 and has been featured in Elle Decor and Casa Vogue.

This set of napkins features 8 different Mimosa drawings from Donald Sultan's celebrated series. Each drawing is silk-screened and hand-embroidered on to sumptuous cotton. The flirty, sweet designs make lovely napkins for garden or dinner parties and come in a beautiful custom box which makes for easy gifting.

This linen tea towel by David Shrigley is great in the kitchen or as a hostess gift. The artist's recognizable humor is captured in the design that is silkscreened on linen.

Made in collaboration with the artist and our partners at Third Drawer Down Studio.

This fully functional chopping block by Juan Muñoz offers a disquieting quasi-narrative. The hand motif, seen here in a most literal use, reoccurred often in the artist's body of work. Chopping Block features a hand-carved, wooden hand sculpture holding a real knife with a wooden handle. This edition was completed during the time of the artist's death in 2001 and was seen to fruition by his wife, the artist Cristina Iglesias, in 2002.

This music box by Christian Marclay incorporates a sly triple word play: “Silent” on the box’s exterior, “Listen” on the interior, and “Tinsel," the name of the composition, are anagrams of one another. Untitled (Music Box) was made in Sainte-Croix by Reuge, the last remaining manufacturer of music boxes in Switzerland. For this project, Marclay composed “Tinsel,” a seamless melodic loop that incorporates the gradual slowing of the unwinding mechanism within the box.

This four-panel leather kippah features a digital print of the Star of David designed by Sol LeWitt.

In 2001, LeWitt co-designed the Connecticut synagogue Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek with architect Stephen Lloyd. The synagogue tried repeatedly to translate the radiant, geometric design the artist made for the ark doors into the convex form of a yarmulke. When the design was finally achieved it sold out almost instantly and since then there have been six more editions including this one which is the 7th and final. Each edition varied in trim color and the color of the inside fabric, but all shared the same six-pointed star design, a common motif in the late artist's work. The 7th edition design features a bright blue trim and a gray interior with the edition details in gold lettering. It is an open edition.

Malia Jensen's drawer pulls in child-sized ears and protruding tongues are made of polished bronze and create a slightly scolding action that implicates the user in a mildly sadistic tease. They will patina naturally with use but may be polished if desired.

This 100% silk eye mask features the warm, wise eyes of Louise Bourgeois. On the trim and reversible side is a beautiful blue and white pattern in case you're feeling more subtle.

Made in collaboration with the artist's studio and our partners at Third Drawer Down Studio.

The design for Loose Leaf apparel is based on the widely-known loose leaf notebook paper that has a simple white background with blue horizontal lines and a red margin line. E for Effort turned this nostalgic design into a screen-print and hand-prints each piece of apparel. Screen-printing by nature is a slow and deliberate process where variations and imperfections are expected and welcome. Each piece of apparel is unique and can be left as is or become an interactive “canvas” for writings, drawings or otherwise.

Machine washable. Available in totes, kids & babies, women’s, and men’s.

E for Effort is a collaborative duo consisting of artists Beka Goedde and Rachel Ostrow, both of whom consider printmaking a vital part of their individual artistic practices. Both artists currently live and work in Brooklyn, NY and have been collaborating since 2009. You can learn more about each artist's work by visiting their websites: www.bekagoedde.com and www.rachelostrow.com.

The images featured on these porcelain dinner plates by Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari are taken from Toiletpaper, the duos provocative, image-only magazine turned product purveyor. The plates are terrific as a set, but can also be purchased individually. Dishwasher safe.

This dinner service by Sophie Calle consists of six porcelain dinner plates fabricated by Bernardaud. Each plate tells a portion of a story told by Calle entitled, "The Pig." When read in sequence the story is told in full and makes for a unique dinner party experience. The verso of each plate shows details of the service, the artist's signature, and Bernardaud's stamp.

This service is available in French or English. Dishwasher safe.

The story reads:
It is a silly story. I was about thirty. A man phoned to say that he and I were making similar work and should meet. I always worry I might miss out on something so I agreed. When he arrived he told me his art consisted of stopping women in the street and asking them to sleep with him. Well, he said, wasn't one of my projects all about getting strangers to spend time in my bed? He told me he was taking me to a barbecue. I spent the whole evening playing the maid, grilling sausages, serving and cleaning up. Time goes by faster when you're busy. Later he dropped me off outside my door. He leaned into me and saught my lips. I pushed him away. "What makes you think I'd want to kiss you?" I protested. "Well, anyway," he answered, "you eat like a pig." Even today, after all these years, his words haunt me. I can't remember a thing about him, yet he's still sitting at my table.

Our partners at The Skateroom, who collaborated with the artist's estate to make this edition, donate a significant part of their profit to support social initiatives that make the world a better place. 

Our partners at The Skateroom, who collaborated with the artist's estate to make this edition, donate a significant part of their profit to support social initiatives that make the world a better place. 

 Part of the proceeds from the sales of these gorgeous napkins goes to support Perfect Earth Project, which promotes chemical-free lawns and landscapes for the health of people, their pets and the planet. To learn more about Perfect Earth Project and all the amazing work they do, visit their website at:  www.perfectearthproject.org.

This porcelain plate features Andy Warhol's iconic work from 1966 and comes in a custom gift box. The verso shows details about the plate and the artist's stamped signature. Fabricated in Limoges, France in collaboration with The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.

This 100% linen kitchen or tea towel features a digital print from the always popular Scottish artist David Shrigley. We always recommend all the kitchen towels as excellent gifts, but don't forget about the possibility of framing them as art.

Made in collaboration with David Shrigley and our partners at Third Drawer Down Studio.

This candle is based on the artist's series of Campbell's Soup Can imagery. The turquoise/yellow candle has a scent of fig, incense, cedar, musk and comes in a custom gift-box.

This porcelain plate features Andy Warhol's iconic work from 1966 and comes in a custom gift box. The verso shows details about the plate and the artist's stamped signature. Fabricated in Limoges, France in collaboration with The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.

This Limoges porcelain tray features a detail from Jean-MIchel Basquiat's work Untitled (1981) and comes in a custom gift box. It's a perfect size for a catchall or cookies.  The verso shows details about the plate and the artist's stamped signature. Fabricated in Limoges, France in collaboration with the artist's estate.

These beautiful trays feature some of Malin's most iconic works paired with exceptional product design.  Whether you using it to serve your guests at your next cocktail party or simply as a decorative piece, it will become a beautiful centerpiece of your home that naturally absorbs light, making the imagery glow almost magically. 

We are pleased to offer the Jean-Michel Basquiat Case Study Furniture® chair by Modernica. Great as a side chair, dining chair or desk chair this versatile and functional chair is ready for a lot of use.  The Fiberglass Shell Chairs were originally designed in 1948 as an entry in The Museum of Modern Art’s International Design Competition and are easily one of the most important and recognizable designs of the twentieth century. Each fiberglass shell is created by hand, one-by-one, in Modernica’s Los Angeles factory. 

Keith Haring's solid wood white rocker depicts his well-known "radiant baby" image as an adorable, rocker great for toddler's aged 2 or older.

In 1985, Andy Warhol created Invisible Sculpture via performance art at the famed New York downtown nightclub Area. The concept of Invisible Sculpture was to show that the absence of something could be art. To activate the work Warhol briefly stood on a pedestal in the nightclub. He then stepped off the plinth and walked away leaving only the pedestal and a small wall label reading Andy Warhol, USA, Invisible Sculpture, Mixed Media, 1985.  Now, this performance has been recreated as a new mini diorama with a clean presentation.  The portable box closes securely and includes a handle while the minimalist styling matches the powerful aesthetic of the original performance. 

From our partners at Kid Robot.

“A picture means I know where I was every minute. That’s why I take pictures. It’s a visual diary.”  Using his camera much like we use Instagram today, Andy Warhol created a diary of his life through the lens of a Polaroid camera. This collection of 12 photographs takes a closer look at his iconic self-portraits, objects and celebrity photos. 

From our partners at Kid Robot.

This plate is fully functional and dishwasher safe.

The images featured on these porcelain dinner plates with gold trim by Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari are taken from Toiletpaper, the duos provocative, image-only magazine turned product purveyor. The plates are terrific as a set, but can also be purchased individually.

Dishwasher safe; do not microwave

Finally, the ever-popular Shrigley "Swan" has been made into one more ridiculous must-have, now in the form of a stress toy.  It's packaged in a great peek-a-boo box and you can squeeze this toy in wonderful ways to make it crude and love-able.

This 100% linen kitchen or tea towel features a digital print from the always popular Scottish artist David Shrigley. We always recommend all the kitchen towels as excellent gifts, but don't forget about the possibility of framing them as art.

Made in collaboration with David Shrigley and our partners at Third Drawer Down Studio.