XXX, 2025

Artspace and Phaidon are pleased to present XXX, a new limited edition print by Harland Miller, published by Artspace and Phaidon and produced by Manifold Editions. XXX is released alongside Phaidon’s first-ever book to focus exclusively on Miller’s Letter Paintings series. The limited edition includes a signed and numbered print and the new monograph, all presented in a custom-produced clamshell portfolio box.

Known for bold typographic style and wit, Miller brings his signature blend of literary and graphic references to this edition. XXX also showcases the artist’s iconic use of bold color, rendered through playful splashes of pink and red that evoke a sense of spontaneity in the studio. In a rare gesture, Miller’s new print references an original sketch for one of his large-scale Letter Paintings, also titled XXX.

“...showing the original working drawing for the painting was kind of revealing, and something nobody had ever really done before. So, this is the first incarnation of XXX and I guess that makes it intimate, a sensation or feeling which speaks to an aspect of what’s being suggested by XXX.” -  Harland Miller

Drawing from his background in literature and love of writing, Miller’s Letter Paintings and related works nod to the visual language of vintage book covers, layered with phrases that are both poignant and tongue-in-cheek. The limited edition print’s accompanying monograph, "Harland Miller: XXX", captures the full spectrum of this celebrated series, featuring more than 100 artworks alongside never-before-seen photography of the artist in his studio.

Harland Miller is both a writer and an artist, practicing both roles over a peripatetic career in both Europe and America. After living and exhibiting in New York, Berlin, and New Orleans during the 80s and 90s, Miller achieved critical acclaim with his debut novel, Slow down Arthur, Stick to Thirty, (2000). Miller's practice has developed in tandem with his love for books - both as sculptural objects in their own right and as the carriers of humor, irony, and emotion. For over a decade, Miller has been painting fictional covers for imaginary Penguin paperbacks, based on the original color block covers that were used to denote genre. Miller's paintings have been shown internationally in solo and group exhibitions including at the Baltic Centre of Contemporary Art, Gateshead, 2009, Royal Academy of Art, London, England, 2006 and 2005, Kunsthalle Mannheim, Germany, 2004, and the ICA, London, England, 1996.

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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