Eine (British, b.1970)

LOT ID: 70834

Greatest Shutter Font, 2011

Spray Paint, Stencil on Canvas

12 х 71 in. cm.

Signed, dated, on verso

Lot description

This work featured in the 2011 exhibition entitled 'Greatest', which was staged at the White Walls gallery and public spaces of San Francisco.
Former master printer at UK publishing house, Pictures on Walls, Ben Eine's work exalts typography above all. His iconic lettering graces storefront shutters and city walls throughout the world. Eine has enjoyed successful group and solo shows at galleries in the UK, Scandinavia, Japan and the US and has participated in numerous art events and festivals, including Santa’s Ghetto and Nuart. His work features in numerous books and magazines. In 2009, Eine entered the Guinness Book of World Records for hand-pulling the most colors in a screenprint (78).
In 2010, Eine gained notoriety for having one of his works gifted to President Obama by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, during his first visit to the White House.

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History and Provenance
Provenance:
Private Collection, Germany

Exhibition:
GREATEST, White Walls Gallery, San Francisco (March 12 - April 2, 2011)
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Item Location: Germany

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