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Russell Young James Dean, From Fame + Shame For Sale
Russell Young
James Dean, From Fame + Shame, 2006
Acrylic screen print on somerset paper in red and white
46 1/2 x 35 in 118.1 x 88.9 cm
Edition
Edition of 50
About this work
This striking screen print captures James Dean in his iconic cultural moment, rendered in bold red and white. Young employs his signature diamond dust technique combined with acrylic screen printing on Somerset paper, creating a shimmering surface that evokes both vintage photography and contemporary glamour. The high-contrast palette reduces the Hollywood legend to essential visual elements, transforming a archival photograph into a powerful commentary on celebrity and American mythology. Part of Young's celebrated Fame + Shame series, this work examines the duality of stardom and its consequences. Russell Young's practice draws from Pop Art traditions while adding a distinctly modern perspective on image-making and cultural memory. His works are held in major private collections worldwide and continue to appreciate in value. At nearly four feet tall, this piece commands attention and represents an important moment in Young's exploration of twentieth-century iconography. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.
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Auction History
Bardot on Motorcycle (Yellow), from Fame + Shame · Russell Young · Bonhams · 2025-07 · $1,871
Bardot on Motorcycle (Yellow), from Fame + Shame · Russell Young · Bonhams · 2025-04 · $0
James Dean · Russell Young · Bonhams · 2022-07 · $5,100
James Dean (atomic gold+black) · Russell Young · Dorotheum · 2022-06 · $31,308
James Dean · Russell Young · Artsy Auction · 2022-03 · $6,250
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About the Icons Series
Russell Young's Icons series stands as a defining body of work in contemporary pop art, celebrating the cultural figures who shaped modern fame and legend. Through screenprinting and mixed media techniques, Young reimagines portraits of Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Jim Morrison, and Brigitte Bardot—subjects that have captivated the world across decades. Each work captures the duality of celebrity: the glamour and the tragedy beneath the surface.
Young's approach to these legendary figures demonstrates his mastery of color, repetition, and composition, transforming iconic photographs into vibrant contemporary statements. The series explores themes of immortality, cultural obsession, and the human cost of fame. Works like Marilyn Glamour—available in multiple colorways including striking pink and black-and-white editions—showcase the artist's ability to recontextualize familiar imagery with fresh aesthetic power.
The Icons series remains highly collectable, representing a significant moment in pop art's evolution and commanding strong market interest among serious collectors. Enquire for current availability and acquisition of these sought-after works.
About Russell Young
Russell Young is a British artist known for his bold screenprinted paintings of cultural icons — Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, Diana, and others — overlaid with dripping enamel and glitter. Working in the tradition of Pop Art, Young investigates celebrity, image, and the gap between icon and reality. His work is represented by Guy Hepner in New York.