ALEC MONOPOLY - Bob Marley 2012 (Hand finished)

Bob Marley 2012

Artist: Alec Monopoly (b. 1975)
Medium:  Giclée print on wove paper
Condition: Good — overall artist's condition
Edition: 50
Dimensions:  91 × 61 cm
Signed and numbered: Yes
Certificate: Certificate of authenticity included
Type of work: Limited edition screenprint

Description:

Bob Marley (2012) is an early and historically significant work from Alec Monopoly — produced at a pivotal moment in his career, when he was transitioning from anonymous street interventions to an internationally recognised studio practice. The composition is raw, urgent, and unmistakably Alec: a bold black portrait of Marley — his dreadlocks exploding across the frame — executed over original sheet music pages bearing the titles of his most iconic songs: Three Little Birds, One Love, Africa Unite, Stir It Up. Over this charged ground, magenta and cyan paint splatters erupt in every direction, Alec's signature mark-making transforming the image into something between a tribute and a tag.

The choice of sheet music as support is not incidental. It grounds the portrait in Marley's actual musical legacy — the notes and lyrics literally visible beneath the figure — while the graffiti-inflected treatment connects him to a parallel tradition of street-level cultural iconography. The result is a work that operates simultaneously as portraiture, fan homage, and cultural commentary.

Produced as a giclée print on wove paper in a tight edition of 50 — among Alec's smallest early editions — Bob Marley (2012) represents an opportunity to acquire a work from the artist's formative period, before his global breakthrough. Early Alec Monopoly editions of this size are increasingly difficult to find and consistently attract strong collector interest on the secondary market.

Shipping & Delivery:
✔ Worldwide shipping from France
✔ Professional packaging with insurance
✔ Tracking number included for secure delivery
✔ Certificate of authenticity included

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FAQ 

Is this an original Alec Monopoly print? Yes — an original giclée print on wove paper from an edition of 50.

What is the edition size? Strictly limited to 50 impressions — among the smallest editions produced by Alec Monopoly.

Why is a 2012 work significant? This work dates from Alec's early career, before his global commercial breakthrough. Early small-edition works from this period are increasingly scarce and sought after by collectors.

What is the support used in the work? The image is printed over sheet music pages featuring Bob Marley's own songs — Three Little Birds, One Love, Africa Unite — making the support an integral part of the work's meaning.

What condition is the work in? Good overall condition — consistent with the artist's production methods and the work's age.

Is the work framed? Please contact us for framing options.

Do you ship internationally? Yes — worldwide, with museum-grade packaging, full insurance, and shipment tracking.