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Prison art is art made by inmates in prison, often as part of a program to develop skills and reintegrate back into society. These art pieces can also help change society’s perception of prisoners. Shop a range of prison art pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Sing Sing Prison Art
Located in Jacksonville, FL
The work was created by an artist from the Sing Sing Correctional Facility, a maximum-security prison in Ossining, New York, as part of a rehabilitation program that fosters personal...
Category
Early 20th Century Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
$3,970
Prison Rose
By Jacques Grange
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Beautiful painting by the artist Jacques Grange
Work signed by the artist.
A real favorite!
His artistic approach is mainly based on a rejection or rather an oversight of his initial...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
19: Prison Ship
Located in Columbia, MO
Edward William Cooke was born in Pentonville. His father, George Cooke, and uncle William Bernard Cooke were also well-known line engravers. Growing up in an environment of artists,...
Category
1820s Naturalistic Landscape Prints
Materials
Etching
"Joseph the Jew in Prison"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A valuable addition for collectors of Old Master paintings and religious art.
Category
18th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nadia (Sentenced for Narcotics): Women’s Prison
By Michal Chelbin
Located in New York, NY
Nadia (Sentenced for Narcotics): Women’s Prison
Ukraine
2010
Signed and numbered, verso
Archival pigment print (Total edition of 7 + 2 APs)
This work is offered by CLAMP in New Yo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Masha (Sentenced for Narcotics): Women’s Prison
By Michal Chelbin
Located in New York, NY
Masha (Sentenced for Narcotics): Women’s Prison
Ukraine
2010
Signed and numbered, verso
Archival pigment print (Total edition of 7 + 2 APs)
This work is offered by CLAMP in New Yo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
