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David Shrigley — Untitled (You Make Them Happy)
David Shrigley

Untitled (You Make Them Happy)

2023

This 2023 offset lithography work presents a darkly humorous exploration of human relationships and emotional manipulation. Created on 200g Munken Lynx paper, the piece uses Shrigley's characteristic crude drawing style to convey complex psychological themes. The title suggests an ironic commentary on how people often prioritize making others happy at the expense of their own well being. The work exemplifies the artist's ability to blend crude aesthetics with profound social observations. This piece continues Shrigley's tradition of using offensive or uncomfortable subject matter to provoke deeper reflection.

Medium
Offset lithography on 200g Munken Lynx
Dimensions

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Vanguarts — Contemporary Dialogue

April 23, 2026

Estimate: $200$300

Lot 201

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David Shrigley, Untitled (You Make Them Happy), 2023

This 2023 offset lithography work presents a darkly humorous exploration of human relationships and emotional manipulation. Created on 200g Munken Lynx paper, the piece uses Shrigley's characteristic crude drawing style to convey complex psychological themes. The title suggests an ironic commentary on how people often prioritize making others happy at the expense of their own well being. The work exemplifies the artist's ability to blend crude aesthetics with profound social observations. This piece continues Shrigley's tradition of using offensive or uncomfortable subject matter to provoke deeper reflection.

Medium
Offset lithography on 200g Munken Lynx
Dimensions
70.1 x 50 cm
Year
2023
Seen at
Vanguarts, Online (via Artsy)

Related themes

Emotional Manipulation, Offset Lithography, Crude Drawing, Social Commentary, Psychological Themes, Munken Lynx, Provocative Art, Contemporary Art, 2023 Work, Dark Humor

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Collected by

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