Shawn Theodore Art

b. 1970

Shawn Theodore is an award-winning photographer whose work opens broad conversations regarding the role of the photographer in the shaping of agency and imagery, engages in new forms of storytelling, and impacts the trajectory of the collective black consciousness.

Theodore has participated in exhibitions at various institutions, galleries and fairs, including the African American Museum in Philadelphia (2017, 2018), Mennello Museum of American Art (2018), the Barnes Foundation (2017, 2018, 2019), Steven Kasher Gallery (2018), AIPAD (2018, 2019), Hudson Valley Community College (2018), Catherine Edelman Gallery (2017), the Bakalar & Paine Galleries at MassArt (2017), Snap! Orlando (2018), Richard Beavers Gallery (2018), PRIZM Art Fair, Scope Art Fair, Philadelphia Photo Arts Center, Rush Arts Gallery (2017, 2018) and the University of the Arts (2019).

Theodore's commercial projects include works for Apple, Showtime Networks, RocNation, PAPER magazine, New York magazine, Smithsonian magazine, the Atlantic, the New York Times, PDN and others.

Theodore was awarded the prestigious PDN’s 30 New & Emerging Photographers to Watch (2019), the Getty Images / ARRAY ‘Where We Stand’ (2018) grant and a grant from the Knight Foundation for ‘A Dream Deferred’ (2018). He is a two-time nominee of the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage Fellowship, and a nominee of the Magnum Foundation Fund.

Theodore earned his BA in JPRA (Journalism, Public Relations and Advertising) from Temple University. He currently attends the MFA for Photography program at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD Atlanta). Theodore is a current trustee of the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation and the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center.

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Artist: Shawn Theodore

Shawn Theodore"1974, Syl and Big Stroll" Paper collage of vintage interior with figures, 2024

$8,000

"1974, Syl and Big Stroll" Paper collage of vintage interior with figures

By Shawn Theodore

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"1974, Syl and Big Stroll" is an original piece by Shawn Theodore made from hand-crafted paper collage and acrylic and archival ink on Epson Hot Press Natural paper on wood panel. Theodore delves into the specific experiences of African American families, capturing a longing for lost photographs, missing heirlooms, and vanished archives. Using a blend of traditional portraiture, found photographs, paint, paper, pencils, and digital manipulation, Theodore creates archetypes representing hypothetical family members, spiritual guardians, and ancestors. These boldly crafted archetypes inhabit an imagined macro-family album, offering a unique perspective on portraiture, connection, and community. Theodore's work aims to deepen spiritual connections and encourage personal introspection. This pieces measures 36”h x 48”w and comes with a gallery-issued Certificate of Authenticity. Shawn Theodore (b. 1970) is an interdisciplinary artist...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

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Paper, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Shawn Theodore"Congrajulicia" Hand crafted paper collage of female figure in vintage dress, 2024

$3,500

"Congrajulicia" Hand crafted paper collage of female figure in vintage dress

By Shawn Theodore

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Congrajulicia" is an original piece made by Shawn Theodore from hand-crafted paper collage and acrylic and archival ink on Epson Hot Press Natural paper on wood panel. Using a blend...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

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Paper, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Shawn Theodore"Sunday Service at Rev Felton's" "Hand crafted abstract paper collage, 2024

$8,000

"Sunday Service at Rev Felton's" "Hand crafted abstract paper collage

By Shawn Theodore

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Sunday Service at Rev Felton's" is an original piece by Shawn Theodore made from hand-crafted paper collage and acrylic and archival ink on Epson Hot Press Natural paper on wood panel. Theodore delves into the specific experiences of African American families, capturing a longing for lost photographs, missing heirlooms, and vanished archives. Using a blend of traditional portraiture, found photographs, paint, paper, pencils, and digital manipulation, Theodore creates archetypes representing hypothetical family members, spiritual guardians, and ancestors. These boldly crafted archetypes inhabit an imagined macro-family album, offering a unique perspective on portraiture, connection, and community. Theodore's work aims to deepen spiritual connections and encourage personal introspection. This pieces measures 36”h x 48”w and comes with a gallery-issued Certificate of Authenticity. Shawn Theodore (b. 1970) is an interdisciplinary artist...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

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Paper, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Shawn Theodore"Africaine, No. 2", Contemporary Fine Art Portrait Photograph, 21st Century, 2017-2019

$5,000

"Africaine, No. 2", Contemporary Fine Art Portrait Photograph, 21st Century

By Shawn Theodore

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This photograph titled "Africaine, No. 2" is an original archival pigment print by Shawn Theodore measuring 36"h x 24"w. The photograph is produced in a limited edition of 2. Proven...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Shawn Theodore"Off Kilter", Contemporary Dance and Movement Color Photograph, 2016

$4,500

"Off Kilter", Contemporary Dance and Movement Color Photograph

By Shawn Theodore

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This photograph titled "Off Kilter" is an original archival pigment print by Shawn Theodore measuring 28"h x 36"w. The photograph is produced in a limited edition of 8. Provenance: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Shawn Theodore"Kingdom", Contemporary Color Portrait Photograph, 21st Century, 2017

$3,000

"Kingdom", Contemporary Color Portrait Photograph, 21st Century

By Shawn Theodore

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This photograph titled "Kingdom" is an original archival pigment print by Shawn Theodore measuring 24"h x 24"w. The photograph is produced in a limited edition of 8. Provenance: Edi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Shawn Theodore"Fanm Jade Ble", Contemporary Portrait Photography Blue, 21st Century, 2019

$2,500

"Fanm Jade Ble", Contemporary Portrait Photography Blue, 21st Century

By Shawn Theodore

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This photograph titled "Fanm Jade Ble" is an original archival pigment print by Shawn Theodore measuring 24"h x 18"w. The photograph is produced in a limited edition of 8. Provenanc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Shawn Theodore"Harvest" Assemblage of vintage and found photos lifted onto painted wood panel, 2024

$1,800

"Harvest" Assemblage of vintage and found photos lifted onto painted wood panel

By Shawn Theodore

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Harvest" is an original piece by Shawn Theodore made from found/family photos, polaroid lift, acrylic on wood panel. Theodore delves into the specific experiences of African America...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

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Paper, Found Objects, Wood Panel, Polaroid

Shawn Theodore"Doris and Henry (and her brothers)" Polaroid lift from the collective archive, 2024

$1,800

"Doris and Henry (and her brothers)" Polaroid lift from the collective archive

By Shawn Theodore

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Doris and Henry (and her brothers)" is an original piece by Shawn Theodore made from found/family photos, polaroid lift, acrylic on wood panel. This pieces measures 16.75"h x 16.75"...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

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Paper, Found Objects, Wood Panel, Polaroid

Shawn Theodore"Sista Annie Mae" Hand crafted paper collage of abstracted female figure, 2024

$8,000

"Sista Annie Mae" Hand crafted paper collage of abstracted female figure

By Shawn Theodore

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Sista Annie Mae" is an original piece by Shawn Theodore made from hand-crafted paper collage and acrylic and archival ink on Epson Hot Press Natural paper on wood panel. Theodore de...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

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Paper, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Shawn Theodore"Askew/ Ask You/ Achoo" Vibrant Abstract Paper Collage by Shawn Theodore, 2024

$650

"Askew/ Ask You/ Achoo" Vibrant Abstract Paper Collage by Shawn Theodore

By Shawn Theodore

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Askew/ Ask You/ Achoo" is an original piece by Shawn Theodore made from hand-crafted paper collage and acrylic and archival ink on Epson Hot Press Natural paper on wood panel. Theod...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

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Paper, Found Objects, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Shawn Theodore"EXAMINATION" Assemblage of found photos and polaroid lift on panel, 2024

$1,800

"EXAMINATION" Assemblage of found photos and polaroid lift on panel

By Shawn Theodore

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"EXAMINATION" is an original piece by Shawn Theodore made from found/family photos, polaroid lift, acrylic on wood panel. Theodore delves into the specific experiences of African Ame...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

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Paper, Found Objects, Wood Panel, Polaroid

Shawn Theodore"Elder Morris" Found photos and vintage imagery in hand crafted paper collage, 2024

$8,000

"Elder Morris" Found photos and vintage imagery in hand crafted paper collage

By Shawn Theodore

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Elder Morris" is an original piece by Shawn Theodore made from hand-crafted paper collage and acrylic and archival ink on Epson Hot Press Natural paper on wood panel. Theodore delve...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

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Paper, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Ian SandersonAudrey- Signed limited edition fine art print, Sensual, Contemporary, 2002

$2,842

H 21.26 in W 13.78 in D 0.08 in

Audrey- Signed limited edition fine art print, Sensual, Contemporary

By Ian Sanderson

Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona

Audrey - Signed limited edition archival pigment print , Edition of 10 This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm , Acid-free and...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

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Black and White, Photographic Paper, Archival Paper, Giclée, Archival Pi...

Christian StollZeppelin - monumental photograph of iconic pioneering airship (48” x 69”), 2000

$4,400

H 48 in W 69 in

Zeppelin - monumental photograph of iconic pioneering airship (48” x 69”)

By Christian Stoll

Located in San Francisco, CA

large format monochromatic photograph Zeppelin by Christian Stoll 48 x 69 inches (122 x 175cm) edition of 7 signed 28 x 40 inches (71 x 102cm) edition of 25 signed archival fine ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Larsen Sotelo"Presentation of Sensuality" Nude Photograph 36x24 in Ed. 1/15 by Larsen Sotelo, 2020

$1,750

H 36 in W 24 in D 0.1 in

"Presentation of Sensuality" Nude Photograph 36x24 in Ed. 1/15 by Larsen Sotelo

By Larsen Sotelo

Located in Culver City, CA

"Presentation of Sensuality" Nude Photograph 36x24 in Ed. 1/15 by Larsen Sotelo Not framed. Ships in a tube Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with COA issued by the artist. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

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Archival Ink, Rag Paper, Giclée

Kate Garner"Bowery Boys" Photograph 40" x 56" inch Edition 1/1 by Kate Garner, 1985

$3,850

H 40 in W 56 in D 0.1 in

"Bowery Boys" Photograph 40" x 56" inch Edition 1/1 by Kate Garner

By Kate Garner

Located in Culver City, CA

"Bowery Boys" Photograph 40" x 56" inch Edition 1/1 by Kate Garner Hahnemuhle fine art archival paper Signed & numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by the artist Kate G...

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20th Century Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Larsen Sotelo"Untitled 2" (En Rouge) Photograph 32" x 24" in Signed Ed. 2/7 by Larsen Sotelo, 2020

$2,750

H 32 in W 24 in D 0.1 in

"Untitled 2" (En Rouge) Photograph 32" x 24" in Signed Ed. 2/7 by Larsen Sotelo

By Larsen Sotelo

Located in Culver City, CA

"Untitled 2" (En Rouge) Photograph 32" x 24" in Signed Ed. 2/7 by Larsen Sotelo Giclee (Archival Ink) print on 310G Platine Fibre Cotton Rag w/satin finish Limited Edition of 7 202...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

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Archival Ink, Rag Paper, Giclée

Mitchell FunkFetish Spanking, Folsom Street Fair - Gay Interest BDSM, 2015

$6,000

H 40 in W 60 in D 1 in

Fetish Spanking, Folsom Street Fair - Gay Interest BDSM

By Mitchell Funk

Located in Miami, FL

Folsom Street Fair featuring public spanking - Gay Interest This archival color photograph by fine art photographer Mitchell Funk is signed, dated and nu...

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2010s Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Larsen Sotelo"Free Fallin" Black & White Photograph 30" x 45" in Ltd. Ed 2/7 by Larsen Sotelo, 2023

$2,750

H 30 in W 45 in D 0.1 in

"Free Fallin" Black & White Photograph 30" x 45" in Ltd. Ed 2/7 by Larsen Sotelo

By Larsen Sotelo

Located in Culver City, CA

"Free Fallin" Black & White Photograph 30" x 45" in Ltd. Ed 2/7 by Larsen Sotelo Not framed. Ships in a tube Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with COA issued by the artist. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

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Archival Ink, Rag Paper, Giclée

Erik PawassarPersephone VII - timeless still life of muted environmental interior vignette, 2006

$1,800

H 40 in W 31 in

Persephone VII - timeless still life of muted environmental interior vignette

By Erik Pawassar

Located in San Francisco, CA

Persephone lll (2006) by Erik Pawassar, large scale original photograph from the body of works 'Persephone', a series of environmental still-life photographs of timeless palimpsest i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

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Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Rachel StenclikHavana Afternoon, 2017

$450

H 12 in W 18 in

Havana Afternoon

By Rachel Stenclik

Located in Buffalo, NY

An original contemporary photograph by conceptual female artist Rachel Stenclik. This archival inkjet print is housed in a contemporary frame presentation.

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2010s Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

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Paper, Archival Ink

Angelika BuettnerHommage a René Gruau III • # 3 of 9 • 42 cm x 29 cm, 2011

$1,705

H 16.54 in W 11.7 in

Hommage a René Gruau III • # 3 of 9 • 42 cm x 29 cm

By Angelika Buettner

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Hommage a René Gruau III • Paris, 2011 • Edition of 18 prints in 3 sizes. All prints are numbered and signed. Printed on Hahnemühle Archival Paper. Three different sizes are availabl...

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2010s Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Angelika BuettnerHommage a René Gruau II • # 3 of 9 • 42 cm x 29 cm, 2011

$1,705

H 16.54 in W 11.7 in

Hommage a René Gruau II • # 3 of 9 • 42 cm x 29 cm

By Angelika Buettner

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Hommage a René Gruau II • Paris, 2011 • Edition of 18 prints in 3 sizes. All prints are numbered and signed. Printed on Hahnemühle Archival Paper. Three different sizes are available...

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2010s Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Keun Young ParkDrooping Arm- contemporary figurative arm with torn and pasted photograph, 2017

$8,750

H 41.5 in W 31.25 in D 2 in

Drooping Arm- contemporary figurative arm with torn and pasted photograph

By Keun Young Park

Located in New York, NY

Keun Young Park depicts the body in a state of transformation. Her works on paper show floating figures, faces, draped arms and cupped hands, which appear to be disintegrating and re...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

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Wood Panel, Photographic Paper

Angelika BuettnerHommage a Lolita Lempicka, 2005

$3,979

H 33.08 in W 25.08 in D 1.38 in

Hommage a Lolita Lempicka

By Angelika Buettner

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Hommage a Lolita Lempicka • Paris, 2005 Printed on Hahnemühle Archival Paper, mounted on alu-dibond, framed in a black shadow frame, signed and dated. Artwork - H 80.00 cm x W 59.7...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Angelika BuettnerHommage a René Gruau II • # 1 of 3 • 84 cm x 59 cm, 2011

$3,410

H 33.12 in W 23.39 in

Hommage a René Gruau II • # 1 of 3 • 84 cm x 59 cm

By Angelika Buettner

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Hommage a René Gruau II • Paris, 2011 • Edition of 18 prints in 3 sizes. All prints are numbered and signed. Printed on Hahnemühle Archival Paper. Three different sizes are available...

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2010s Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Angelika BuettnerHommage a René Gruau I • # 2 of 6 • 42 cm x 59 cm, 2011

$2,614

H 16.54 in W 23.39 in

Hommage a René Gruau I • # 2 of 6 • 42 cm x 59 cm

By Angelika Buettner

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Homage a René Gruau I • Paris, 2011 • Edition of 18 prints in 3 sizes. All prints are numbered and signed. Printed on Hahnemühle Archival Paper. Three different sizes are available, ...

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2010s Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Previously Available Items

Shawn TheodoreLegba At The Wede, 2019

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H 60 in W 40 in

Legba At The Wede

By Shawn Theodore

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This photograph titled "Legba At The Wede" is an original artwork by Shawn Theodore measuring 60"h x 40"w on Canson Infinity Platine Fibre Rag 310gsm. This piece is part of a solo exhibition of new photographic work by interdisciplinary artist Shawn Theodore. This is an edition of 1 with 2 APs. Additional limited edition sets also available. Please send us a message for the PDF with additional information. Shawn Theodore (b. 1970, Germany) is an award-winning photographer whose work opens broad conversations regarding the role of the photographer in the shaping of agency and imagery, engages in new forms of storytelling, and impacts the trajectory of the collective black consciousness. Theodore has participated in exhibitions at various institutions, galleries and fairs, including the African American Museum in Philadelphia (2017, 2018), Mennello Museum of American Art (2018), The Barnes Foundation (2017, 2018, 2019), Steven Kasher Gallery (2018), AIPAD (2018, 2019), Hudson Valley Community College (2018), Catherine Edelman Gallery (2017), The Bakalar & Paine Galleries at MassArt (2017), Snap! Orlando (2018), Richard Beavers Gallery (2018), PRIZM Art Fair, Scope Art Fair, Philadelphia Photo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shawn Theodore Art

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Platinum

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Find a wide variety of authentic Shawn Theodore art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Shawn Theodore in archival pigment print, pigment print, platinum print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Shawn Theodore art, so small editions measuring 24 inches across are available. Shawn Theodore art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,500 and tops out at $12,000, while the average work can sell for $8,750.