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"Richie & Monopoly $ Polo Match" is a vibrant mixed media painting by Alec Monopoly that blends the elegance of polo with the themes of wealth and luxury. In this dynamic piece, Richie and his friend, both mounted on horses, are depicted playing a high-stakes polo match. Instead of a traditional ball, they are using a bag of gold coins, adding a whimsical twist to the game. The field is creatively made from dollar bills, emphasizing the central theme of opulence. Monopoly's use of bold colors and mixed media techniques adds texture and depth, creating a visually engaging scene that highlights the extravagance and playful nature of the characters. This artwork is a unique commentary on the fusion of sport and wealth, rendered in Monopoly's distinctive and captivating style.
Originally from New York City, Alec Monopoly’s graffiti art can be seen in urban environments across the world, including New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Europe, Mexico, and Asia. Growing up in New York City with a classically trained painter as a mother, Monopoly considers himself a lifelong artist. Eschewing formal training for his pursuit of creating street art, Monopoly has established himself as one of the foremost artists of this genre. His unique style takes a lighthearted approach, rather than the typical grim slant of street art, differentiating him from his contemporaries and giving his art a relatable quality. Using varied materials (including stencils, spray paint, epoxies, varnishes, and newspapers) Monopoly subversively depicts various icons of pop culture using cartoon illustrations as his own political commentary, and in the process has generated his own recognizable style of street art. Monopoly’s tableaux, done on city surfaces, newsprint, sheet music or canvas, his work typically depicts the mustachioed, top-hat-wearing, Monopoly board game character performing a variety of activities, from sprinting with a moneybag under one arm to spinning turntables as a DJ. In 2016, Swiss watch company TAG Heuer announced a collaboration with Monopoly at Miami Art Basel, naming him the company’s “art provocateur.” He created a mural, live and on red carpet for the 2013 film, “BELIEVE,” about Justin Bieber. Monopoly’s work has been purchased by Miley Cyrus, Robin Thicke, Snoop Dogg, Seth Rogan, Adrien Brody, and Iggy Azalea, among other renowned collectors.
122x152 cm | 48x59 in
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