1980s Screenprints
2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Screen
Vintage 1980s Canadian Prints
Canvas
1990s Pop Art Interior Prints
Screen
20th Century Post-Modern Figurative Prints
Lithograph
1970s Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Screen
1980s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Prints
Paper, Ink, Screen
1970s Prints and Multiples
Screen
Late 20th Century Street Art Figurative Prints
Screen
2010s Figurative Prints
Spray Paint, Digital Pigment
1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Screen
1990s Abstract Abstract Prints
Screen, Aquatint
1980s Contemporary Landscape Prints
Screen
1980s Op Art Abstract Prints
Screen
1980s Abstract Abstract Prints
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1980s Contemporary Landscape Prints
Screen
1980s Contemporary Interior Prints
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20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
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1980s Modern Figurative Prints
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1980s Contemporary Interior Prints
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
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1980s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Screen
1990s Young British Artists (YBA) Abstract Prints
Screen
1980s Conceptual Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Screen
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Graphite, Screen
2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Screen
2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Screen
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Art
Paper
1990s Abstract Abstract Prints
Screen
1980s Minimalist Prints and Multiples
Screen
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Prints
Lithograph, Screen
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Paint, Ink, Handmade Paper
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Paint, Ink, Handmade Paper
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Paint, Ink, Handmade Paper
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Contemporary Art
Paper
1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints
Screen
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Screen, Paper
1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Screen, Paper
1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Screen, Paper
1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Screen, Paper
1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Lithograph, Screen
1990s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Screen
1980s Conceptual More Prints
Screen
1980s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Lithograph
1990s Pop Art Interior Prints
Screen
1990s Pop Art Interior Prints
Screen
2010s Pop Art Portrait Prints
Screen, Paper
1990s Pop Art Mixed Media
Lithograph, Offset
20th Century North American Modern Prints
Paper
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Mixed Media, Pencil, Lithograph, Screen
1970s Abstract Expressionist Prints and Multiples
Lithograph, Screen
1980s American Modern Black and White Photography
Polaroid
1990s Pop Art Landscape Prints
Lithograph, Offset
1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Polaroid
1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Lithograph, Offset
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Prints
Glass, Wood, Paper
1960s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Nylon, Screen
1970s Modern Mixed Media
Mixed Media
1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Screen
2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Glitter, Ink, Mixed Media, Screen
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Canvas
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Decorating with fine art prints — whether they’re figurative prints, abstract prints or another variety — has always been a practical way of bringing a space to life as well as bringing works by an artist you love into your home.
Pursued in the 1960s and ’70s, largely by Pop artists drawn to its associations with mass production, advertising, packaging and seriality, as well as those challenging the primacy of the Abstract Expressionist brushstroke, printmaking was embraced in the 1980s by painters and conceptual artists ranging from David Salle and Elizabeth Murray to Adrian Piper and Sherrie Levine.
Printmaking is the transfer of an image from one surface to another. An artist takes a material like stone, metal, wood or wax, carves, incises, draws or otherwise marks it with an image, inks or paints it and then transfers the image to a piece of paper or other material.
Fine art prints are frequently confused with their more commercial counterparts. After all, our closest connection to the printed image is through mass-produced newspapers, magazines and books, and many people don’t realize that even though prints are editions, they start with an original image created by an artist with the intent of reproducing it in a small batch. Fine art prints are created in strictly limited editions — 20 or 30 or maybe 50 — and are always based on an image created specifically to be made into an edition.
Many people think of revered Dutch artist Rembrandt as a painter but may not know that he was a printmaker as well. His prints have been preserved in time along with the work of other celebrated printmakers such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol. These fine art prints are still highly sought after by collectors.
“It’s another tool in the artist’s toolbox, just like painting or sculpture or anything else that an artist uses in the service of mark making or expressing him- or herself,” says International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) vice president Betsy Senior, of New York’s Betsy Senior Fine Art, Inc.
Because artist’s editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, they’re more accessible and can be a great opportunity to bring a variety of colors, textures and shapes into a space.
For tight corners, select small fine art prints as opposed to the oversized bold piece you’ll hang as a focal point in the dining area. But be careful not to choose something that is too big for your space. And feel free to lean into it if need be — not every work needs picture-hanging hooks. Leaning a larger fine art print against the wall behind a bookcase can add a stylish installation-type dynamic to your living room. (Read more about how to arrange wall art here.)
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, although Versace remains one of the top fashion houses of today, the 1980s are considered the heyday of Versace. Campaigns included top supermodels of the time, including Kate Moss and Claudia Schiffer, and were shot by the top photographers Richard Avedon and Bruce Weber. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Versace apparel and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- What is 1980's style called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What 1980s style is called varies. There isn't a single style that represents the entire decade. Rather, style trends included punk, preppy, new wave, athletic, skater and hip-hop styles. Find a selection of vintage clothing and accessories from the 1980s on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024Bold, head-turning looks were in fashion during the 1980s. It was the decade of bright electric neon colors as well as suits, jackets, tops and dresses with shoulder pads. The aerobics and fitness craze of the ’80s spilled over into fashion, with people sporting leg warmers, headbands and leggings as everyday apparel. Punk culture also influenced style, with leather jackets, fishnet stockings and chunky metal jewelry being favored by some. Denim looks of the time were often baggy and flaunted acid washes. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1980s.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023How much a Chanel bag was in 1980 varied by style. The iconic Chanel Classic Flap Bag retailed for around $1,000. Due to inflation and increased demand for the bags, the price rose over the years. By 1990, the price had risen to $1,150, and twenty years later, it had soared to $2,850. When it was first released in 1952, the same bag cost $220. Shop a wide range of vintage Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
- Was plaid popular in the 1980s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, plaid was popular in the 1980s. Interestingly, it was a signature feature of two very different styles that trended during the decade. Plaid appeared on pleated skirts and blazers, common among the preppy set. In addition, many in the punk subculture sported plaid pants and dresses. Find a wide variety of 1980s apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
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