{"product_id":"nick-walker-air-france-2017-rare-artist-proof-screen-print","title":"NICK WALKER 'Air France' (2017) Rare Artist Proof Screen Print","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Air France'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Nick Walker, 2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare, early, Artist's Proof featuring his iconic bowler-hatted, paint-splattering \u003cem\u003e“Vandal”\u003c\/em\u003e figure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.75 x 9.75 Inches\u003cbr\u003e24.7 x 27.7 Centimeters\u003cbr\u003eSilkscreen print on 320gsm textured watercolor art paper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLimited Edition of 100 with 15 Artist's Proofs (Épreuve d’Artiste) (#EA 2\/15).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-signed by the artist in pencil bottom right.\u003cbr\u003eHand-numbered and embossed bottom left.\u003cbr\u003eComes in original wrapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eABOUT THE ART\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"688\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNick Walker\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pioneering British street artist widely regarded as one of the key figures in the evolution of stencil graffiti. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eEmerging from the influential Bristol scene\u003c\/span\u003e in the 1980s alongside artists like \u003cstrong\u003eBanksy\u003c\/strong\u003e, Walker developed a distinctive visual language that combines refined stencil technique with wit, social commentary, and a sense of theatrical storytelling. His work often features his iconic bowler-hatted figure known as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The Vandal,”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e a recurring character that embodies both rebellion and sophistication—subverting traditional notions of vandalism through elegance and intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003eThis early print captures \u003cem data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eThe Vandal\u003c\/em\u003e in one of Walker’s most recognizable narratives, depicted walking away from a freshly \u003cem\u003e“tagged”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Air France'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e aircraft, paint cans in hand. The stark contrast between the industrial setting and the vibrant drips of color emphasizes the tension between authority and artistic expression, while also introducing themes of globalization, travel, and cultural disruption. Walker’s precise stencil work and controlled composition elevate what could be seen as an act of defiance into a carefully orchestrated visual statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDesignated as an Épreuve d’Artiste (E.A.)\u003c\/span\u003e, this artist’s proof is part of a small subset outside the main edition, reserved for the artist and close circle. With its limited quantity and connection to \u003cstrong\u003eNick Walker’s\u003c\/strong\u003e early body of work, the piece represents both a collectible artifact of the street art movement and a defining example of the artist’s enduring influence on contemporary urban art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signari Gallery ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42681899974750,"sku":"152359","price":585.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/5408\/4976\/files\/NickWalker-AirFrance_EO_-1.jpg?v=1776735763","url":"https:\/\/signarigallery.com\/en-au\/products\/nick-walker-air-france-2017-rare-artist-proof-screen-print","provider":"Signari Gallery ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}