Alec Monopoly More Art

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• What does Alec Monopoly do?

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  1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024

  What Alec Monopoly does is create art and work as a DJ. He produces sculptures, murals, prints and canvases that invite his viewers to simultaneously critique and buy into ideas of celebrity, money and fame. Monopoly often depicts “Rich Uncle” Pennybags, the suited mascot of the board game that inspired the artist's moniker. The mustachioed character, who in the artist’s wry work frequently carries a money bag or demonstrates other conspicuous markers of wealth, acts as a stand-in for capitalist greed. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Alec Monopoly art.

• What paint does Alec Monopoly use?

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  1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024

  The paint that Alec Monopoly uses is typically spray paint. The American artist also incorporates varnishes and epoxies into many of his paintings. In addition, he is well known for utilizing stencils when producing his works. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Alec Monopoly art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.

• How did Alec Monopoly get famous?

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  1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024

  Alec Monopoly got famous through his street art. In 2006, he relocated from New York City to Los Angeles, a city that had plenty of billboards for him to adorn with his work, which often depicted Rich Uncle Pennybags, the suited mascot of the board game that inspired the artist's moniker. Relating to greed and consumerism, the themes of his works soon attracted interest, and his practice of wearing a disguise created a buzz around his work. By 2010, he had gained enough fame to host his first-ever exhibition, which took place in New York City. Find a selection of Alec Monopoly art on 1stDibs.

• Why does Alec Monopoly cover his mouth?

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  1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024

  The reasons why Alec Monopoly covers his mouth have changed over the course of his career. Initially, the artist covered his face to conceal his identity out of fear of arrest for his street art. In 2019, Monopoly allowed his face to be photographed, but he often continued to cover his mouth in photographs. He explained that he did so to represent the fact that he prefers to speak through his work rather than through words. Explore a collection of Alec Monopoly art on 1stDibs.

• How much is an Alec Monopoly painting?

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  1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021

  An Alec Monopoly painting could cost you at least $50,000 to $100,000. It can go much higher, depending on the style, its condition and much more. Alec Monopoly is a well-known street artist and his work, which is primarily done in a variety of media, frequently features the character from the popular board game Monopoly, Mr. Monopoly, and often communicates a criticism of extreme capitalism. Find a collection of Alec Monopoly paintings on 1stDibs.