The Magic Circus DOB and the whole work transforms

and the whole work transforms into an anthem to the ability to face darkness—not by denial

A broader perspective on this theme can be found in Andy Warhol's idols

Warhol’s fascination with fame and death was captured in these works

With these series of old metal signs

The fact that Warhol created these images shortly after Marilyn’s death strengthens the idea that fame outlives the individual

The Magic Circus DOB and the whole work transformsLithograph on heavyweight high quality paper hand signed and numbered by Mark Ryden of an edition limited to 500 copies. Includes certificate of authenticity of the artist. Mark Ryden's work is full of symbols and elements that may not have any connections between them but, somehow, they fit perfectly well in his scenarios. His use of childish pink colour and his apparently naive images hide details that embrace the grotesque and perturbing. This