The Gay '90s: A Portfolio: 24 Plates

By Mark Ryden

The Godfather of Pop Surrealism, Mark Ryden, has captivated millions with his hauntingly whimsical vision. The Gay '90s: A Portfolio brings together 24 meticulously reproduced plates from Ryden's celebrated exhibitions, including The Gay 90's Olde Tyme Art Show and The Gay 90's West.

Each image reflects Ryden's signature blend of nostalgic Americana and unsettling dreamscapes, inviting viewers into a world where innocence and eeriness coexist.

This micro-portfolio offers collectors and fans an accessible way to own Ryden's art. Printed on premium card stock and housed in an embossed, foil-stamped box, these plates are frame-ready, making them ideal for display. The set captures Ryden's fascination with cultural archetypes, kitsch, and the uncanny, rendered in his trademark old-master technique.

Ryden's work blurs boundaries between high and low art, combining pop culture references with baroque flourishes and cryptic symbolism. Cherubic figures mingle with surreal characters, creating compositions that are achingly beautiful yet tinged with psychological depth. Each plate is a conversation between nostalgia and mystery, offering endless interpretive possibilities.

Perfect for art enthusiasts, collectors, and fans of contemporary surrealism, The Gay '90s: A Portfolio is more than a collection--it's a curated experience of Ryden's most iconic imagery, a testament to his enduring influence on modern visual culture.

• Format: Misc.
• Language: English
• ISBN: 237495000X
• ISBN13: 9782374950006
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: Cernunnos
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.4"