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David Shrigley — Shhh
David Shrigley

Shhh

2023

This offset lithograph from 2023 employs the word 'Shhh' as both a command and a visual element. Printed on 200g Munken Lynx paper, the work plays with concepts of silence, secrecy, and suppression through Shrigley's irreverent artistic vocabulary. The piece's simplicity masks deeper commentary on communication and control. The crude execution contrasts with the refined paper quality, creating visual tension. The work invites viewers to contemplate what remains unsaid and what we choose to keep hidden.

Medium
Off-set lithography printed on 200g Munken Lynx paper
Dimensions

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Vanguarts — Contemporary Dialogue

April 23, 2026

Estimate: $250$400

Lot 199

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David Shrigley, Shhh, 2023

This offset lithograph from 2023 employs the word 'Shhh' as both a command and a visual element. Printed on 200g Munken Lynx paper, the work plays with concepts of silence, secrecy, and suppression through Shrigley's irreverent artistic vocabulary. The piece's simplicity masks deeper commentary on communication and control. The crude execution contrasts with the refined paper quality, creating visual tension. The work invites viewers to contemplate what remains unsaid and what we choose to keep hidden.

Medium
Off-set lithography printed on 200g Munken Lynx paper
Dimensions
70.1 x 50 cm
Year
2023
Seen at
Vanguarts, Online (via Artsy)

Related themes

Crude Execution, Word-Based Art, Refined Paper, Offset Lithography, Suppression Message, Silence Theme, Communication Art, Secrecy Concept, Control Imagery, Minimalist approach

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Nick Phoenix , Andrew P. Cooper, Carolyn Lynx