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What is prison art?
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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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Mid-Century Prison Art Box from Cigarette Packs
Located in Forney, TX
A rare vintage prison art box, mid-20th century, colorful round folk art box with removable lid
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Tin
Prison Rose
By Jacques Grange
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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
Prison Break
Located in New Orleans, LA
popularity.
The existence of pop culture further defines the commodity's connotation as anti-art, making the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Giclée
Prison Whitout Bars I
Located in Porto, 13
This captivating self-portrait emerges, revealing a man of profound introspection and artistic fervor. Positioned at the heart of the canvas, the artist gazes directly at the viewer ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
19: Prison Ship
Located in Columbia, MO
love of drawing and the art of engraving at a young age and perfected his passion over the years
Category
1820s Naturalistic Landscape Prints
Materials
Etching
1960s California Prison Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique California state prison sign that reads "KEEP OUT CALIFORNIA STATE PROPERTY". Yellow
Category
Vintage 1960s American Signs
Materials
Steel