Paul’s Boutique
30 years ago today, Beastie Boys released their groundbreaking 2nd album, PAUL’S BOUTIQUE.
In 2009 I was invited to reimagine an Lp sleeve of my choice for Beck’s “Music Inspired Art” project. I chose Paul’s Boutique (then celebrating the 20th anniversary) and illustrated the iconic Lower East Side street scene, complete with song titles as shop signs + their recording equipment in a treasure chest outside the store front on Rivington.
Aside from a small run of large scale Artist Proofs made for my Museums Sheffield retrospective in 2011, this artwork is being released for the first time as a limited edition screen print in both square and landscape format.
HELLO BROOKLYN. Available HERE.
HELLO BROOKLYN
HELLO BROOKLYN (Square Format), one colour, hand-pulled screen print droppin’ next Thursday, July 25th, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Paul’s Boutique (released July 25th, 1989). 57x57cm, signed, numbered and embossed in an edition of 30. * Landscape version also available *
Noble Rot #2o
For at least 25 years I’ve dreamt of an official BEASTIE BOYS x KID ACNE collaboration happening somehow. Well, the format is slightly less conventional than the joint album / world tour I had in mind, but thanks to Noble Rot Magazine – it’s finally here (in a way):
“A Hip-Hop Guide To Ordering Wine On A Date”
Words by Mike D
Illustration by Kid Acne
