Iconic Contemporary Prints

“Prints mimic what we are as humans: We are all the same and yet every one is different,” explains the contemporary artist Kiki Smith. “I think there’s a spiritual power in repetition, a devotional quality, like saying rosaries.” From John Baldessari to Shepard Fairey, nearly all of today’s leading artists have journeyed into printmaking, creating limited editions that embrace the power of repetition. Below, discover collectible prints by established contemporary artists, featuring some of their most iconic motifs and designs that have already made their marks on art history.