Studio Visits: Andy Blank

The anonymous artist shares his secret to creating high-quality, but affordable art. HYPEBEAST Features - Go in-depth and learn more about the culture. [HYPEBEAST]( [Features]( August 09, 2019 [Inside Andy Blank’s Affordable Art Factory]( The anonymous artist shares his secret to creating high-quality, but affordable art. Keith Estiler | HYPEBEAST If [Andy Warhol]( originated the idea that fine art could be mass-produced, then his clear successor in continuing method for today’s generation would be [Andy Blank](. Like Warhol, Blank takes a commercial approach to his art, which the anonymous artist creates in a sprawling art factory in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. There, Blank works with a team of artists, designers and curators to develop a seasonal collection of roughly 50 original works. The artworks are available to purchase online and arrive in ready-to-hang white or black shadowbox frames. Inside the packaging are [IKEA]( instructions to help his budding art buyers seamlessly install and display works in their home like an expert. It's accessible art for everyone and it's museum-quality. Keith Estiler | HYPEBEAST Earlier this year he launched his eponymous brand on an e-commerce website, which offers a diverse selection of Blank’s original artworks including photography, paintings, drawings, embossing and other media. With a goal of being budget-friendly, Blank prices his works from $99 to $199 USD. But as he emphasizes, a lower cost shouldn’t come at the expense of quality. “When you think of ‘affordable art’ in the fine art world it usually means that these works are mass-produced, machine-printed canvases or just sh*tty work,” he tells HYPEBEAST. “I’m making contemporary art for everyone, but it’s important to maintain the integrity of our product.” Andy Blank recently gave us a rare look into his studio to discuss his upbringing, creative processes, and what the future holds for his unconventional art brand. Read the full interview below and then view available artworks at [AndyBlank.com]( [READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON HYPEBEAST →]( [banner]( [banner](   [More HYPEBEAST Features]( [[FASHION]( [8 Drops You Don't Want to Miss This Week]( [[FASHION]( [Everything You Need to Know About Supreme’s Latest Inspiration]( [Get The App Free on iOS and Android]( Follow --------------------------------------------------------------- 2019 HYPEBEAST Limited. All Rights Reserved [Manage Subscriptions]( You are receiving this email because you have subscribed to HYPEBEAST's marketing emails. You can unsubscribe from us any time by clicking [here](. It may take 48 hours to complete the unsubscribe process. Contact subscription@hypebeast.com for assistance on any enquiries. Our Mailing Address: HYPEBEAST, 10F, KC 100, 100 Kwai Cheong Road, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong