Public, 2022

Artspace is proud to announce a new, exclusive limited edition by beloved French graphic artist Jean Jullien.

Jullien’s first limited edition print, Public (2022), is available in an edition of 75 hand-signed and numbered prints produced in close collaboration with the artist. Each edition is accompanied by a hardback copy of Jullien’s new Phaidon monograph, presented together in a vibrant, bespoke portfolio case.

Spotlighting one of his favorite subjects - people - and referencing a unique work of the same name, Public highlights the artist’s playful approach to scenes from everyday life. Jullien makes use of his trademark wit with a scene that celebrates what many have been missing: standing amidst a colorful crowd. As if with a wink, Jullien places himself at the scene, represented by the single figure who gazes back at the viewer. “My art is about communicating the positive in things, making people smile, making them think, too, sometimes, I hope.” - Jean Jullien

Jullien’s quotidien observations are both personal and humorous, elevated by his talent for teasing whimsy from the mundane. His growing fine art practice emerges confidently from a background in graphic design and illustration that earned Jullien a cult-like following when his career began: thick black outlines, quirky facial expressions, and vibrant color are mainstays throughout his work. Jullien’s sweeping exhibition “Paper People” at the Parco Museum in Tokyo last fall cemented his reputation as a formidable fine artist who has mastered diverse media.

Jean Jullien (b. 1983, Cholet, France) is a graduate of Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and holds a Master’s degree from the Royal College of Art in London. He has exhibited in galleries internationally, most recently in London, Brussels, Lyon, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Berlin, Tokyo, Seoul, and Singapore. His public sculpture commissions can be seen in Nantes, FR, and previous installations were mounted as part of MAC in Lyon (2020) and MIMA in Brussels (2017). In addition to his fine art practice, Jullien contributes illustrations for prestigious publications around the world including The New York Times, the New Yorker, the Guardian, Beams, RCA Records, National Geographic, Esquire, Hotel Amour, Champion USA, and Petit Bateau. The artist lives and works in Paris.

All our frames are manufactured in the USA, using eco-friendly and sustainably sourced engineered hardwood for durability and a uniform finish that is free of defects. Frames are available in Black or White Satin and Honey Pecan.

All prints are hinged to a conservation quality, acid-free and lignin-free Alpha Cellulose matboard, using an acid-free linen tape. The mat's surface paper is fade and bleed resistant and is attached to a conservation quality foam-core mounting board that will keep the work safe from deterioration over time. Artworks with a deckled or decorative edges will be floated on the matboard, with acrylic spacers to separate the art from the glazing. All mounting is fully reversible, without any potential damage to the art.

All of our frames come with picture quality .090 mm plexiglass, which blocks 66% of UV to prevent color fading from exposure to light, keeping your art protected for years to come. It is now considered the industry standard for artists, museums and galleries throughout the world.

For images up to 30" x 40"

• 1 1/4” wide, 3/4” deep, with a 2 1/2” wide mat.
• We generally leave 1/4” - 1/2” of paper showing around the image, to accommodate signatures and for visual appeal.

For sheet sizes larger than 30” x 40" please contact an Artspace advisor for a custom quote.

Our art editions ship in 7 to 10 business days from New York.

Our framed art editions ship in 11 to 14 business days from New York.

This work is eligible for return within 30 days of receipt of delivery.

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