Vanitas is a giclée print on Minuet paper by Magnus Gjoen. This exclusive timed release edition will only be available from 25 - 28 November. The nature of a timed release means the edition size of the print will be determined by how many people purchase from launch, until the end of the release.
"A vanitas showing the transience of life, the futility of pleasure, and the certainty of death, contrasting symbols of wealth and symbols of ephemerality and death. Pills added as a symbol of our obsession of cheating just this. Death. To live longer and better or happier, death still knocks at our door in the end."
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Free / Framed £15 / Free Pickup
From £35 / No framed shipping
From £60 / No framed shipping
Please note: artworks will be printed after the edition has closed on the 28th November. We expect to dispatch unframed orders in the week commencing 12th December. Framed artworks will be delivered in early January.
ARTIST STORY
London-born Magnus is a prolific artist whose work treads the delicate line between subjects of life and death. Each artwork is the sum of many contradictions: evocative and glamorous yet eerily macabre. Combining Renaissance source material with his own distinct motifs and patterns, Magnus’ work hovers delightfully between styles.
London-born Magnus is a prolific artist whose work treads the delicate line between subjects of life and death. Each artwork is the sum of many contradictions: evocative and glamorous yet eerily macabre. Combining Renaissance source material with his own distinct motifs and patterns, Magnus’ work hovers delightfully between styles.
Magnus often explores the relationship between power and fragility through his work, juxtaposing the two states to create maximum visual and conceptual effect. Magnus sources imagery from museum archives and other fragments from the past to create an unmistakable dissonance within his work. We love the blending of both old and new that is so often a feature within Magnus’ artwork, creating a distinct and beautiful aesthetic. Magnus had a multicultural childhood, being born to Norwegian parents and living in Italy, Switzerland, Denmark and the UK. After studying fine art and fashion design, Magnus turned his attention to the world of fashion. With extensive experience working as a designer under Vivienne Westwood, Magnus certainly knows a thing or two about style. Since making the move from designer to artist, Magnus has built a broad and highly engaged global audience. Since his debut at the Underdog Gallery, Magnus has had a range of solo shows in galleries worldwide and his work is highly sought-after by private collectors and public clients. Magnus has exhibited in Milan, Florida, London, Hamburg, Amsterdam and Stockholm. Celebrity collectors include the likes of Kylie Jenner, Graham Norton and Kate Moss. We’ve been working with Magnus Gjoen since 2012.
We love how Magnus' artwork is a flurry of contradictions. Life and death, old and new, glamorous yet macabre: Magnus toes the line between each contradiction, resulting in a completely unique aesthetic. We love how the artist combines Renaissance and Classical source material with his own distinct motifs, hovering between styles and reinventing traditional artistic techniques. Magnus sources imagery from museum archives and other fragments from the past to create an unmistakable dissonance within his work.
How long will it take for my artwork to arrive?
We aim to dispatch unframed artwork within 7 working days of receiving your order. Postage within the UK takes around 1-3 working days. Custom framed items are usually dispatched within 21 working days of receiving your order. For more information, see our delivery page.
What is your returns policy?
Once you receive your artwork, you have 14 days to return it and get a full refund if you're not happy. If you would like to return an artwork, please contact us first at support@artrepublic.com. It is your responsibility to cover the return postage. Our returns' policy excludes items that are hand-made to order, such as artwork that has been framed, purchased as part of a timed release, or commissioned. These can only be returned if they are faulty.
How much does delivery cost?
UK delivery is free on orders over £100. Framed artworks cost £15 and we can only ship these within the UK. We also offer pick up from our studio. Worldwide delivery is dependent on location. For more information on delivery costs, head to our delivery page.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Maestro. We also accept payment via PayPal, Apple Pay, Shop Pay and Klarna. We also offer financing through Own Art. Payment will be taken as soon as your order has been placed.
Can I get my artwork framed?
Yes! We work with a network of expert framers, and you can add a selection of frames to an artwork on the artwork page. Please see our framing page for more details, as well as information on additional styles that we can offer.
If you are shipping internationally, please contact us on support@artrepublic.com first, so we can help you with any specialist shipping quotes you might need.
What is a limited edition?
So you’ve found your perfect limited edition artwork, but what does this actually mean? Limited editions are original artworks that an artist creates in a particular print medium, such as a giclée print, screen print or photograph. Our limited edition artworks are specifically created by our talented artists with a maximum edition number in mind. The term ‘limited edition’ refers to the total number of artworks that are available for that particular piece. The edition size can vary widely between artworks, however most of the time our artists create editions in small numbers ranging from 10 to a few hundred.
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