Stairway Kisses
by Alec Monopoly
Year: 2017
Medium: Silver Gelatin Print with Aerosol and Acrylic Paint
Size: 36 × 24 in 91.4 × 61 cm
Capturing the dialogue between romance, photography, and street culture, Alec Monopoly’s Stairway Kisses (2017) is a silver gelatin print enhanced with aerosol and acrylic paint, measuring 36 × 24 inches (91.4 × 61 cm). The work reflects the artist’s innovative mixed-media practice, layering expressive graffiti gestures over a refined photographic foundation. Its original hand-finished quality, distinctive aesthetic, and recognised market presence make it a compelling addition for collectors of contemporary urban art.
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Stairway Kisses reveals a more intimate and narrative-driven side of Alec Monopoly’s contemporary art practice. Created during the artist’s mature studio period, the work combines his signature graffiti-inspired aesthetic with themes of romance, connection, and urban storytelling. Unlike Alec Monopoly’s early street graffiti murals, Stairway Kisses was developed as a studio artwork, allowing the artist to explore layered textures, expressive details, and a carefully balanced composition through mixed media.
The staircase serves as a symbolic setting, representing transition, movement, and the journey between different moments in life. The kiss introduces themes of love, vulnerability, and human connection, creating a contrast with Alec Monopoly’s more familiar imagery of wealth and luxury. Through vibrant colors and street-inspired elements, the artwork captures the energy of city life while celebrating a private moment of emotion and affection.
Collectors are drawn to Stairway Kisses because it represents a unique emotional dimension within Alec Monopoly’s portfolio. Its limited availability, universal subject matter, and connection to the artist’s evolving storytelling style contribute to its appeal among contemporary collectors.
At ArtLife Gallery, we see Stairway Kisses as an important expression of Alec Monopoly’s versatility. Related to Umbrella Kisses, Richie Ice Cream, and his broader pop culture works, it demonstrates his ability to move between luxury symbolism and human narratives while maintaining a distinctive, collectible visual identity.
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Stairway Kisses
by Alec Monopoly
Year: 2017
Medium: Silver Gelatin Print with Aerosol and Acrylic Paint
Size: 36 × 24 in 91.4 × 61 cm
Capturing the dialogue between romance, photography, and street culture, Alec Monopoly’s Stairway Kisses (2017) is a silver gelatin print enhanced with aerosol and acrylic paint, measuring 36 × 24 inches (91.4 × 61 cm). The work reflects the artist’s innovative mixed-media practice, layering expressive graffiti gestures over a refined photographic foundation. Its original hand-finished quality, distinctive aesthetic, and recognised market presence make it a compelling addition for collectors of contemporary urban art.
Stairway Kisses reveals a more intimate and narrative-driven side of Alec Monopoly’s contemporary art practice. Created during the artist’s mature studio period, the work combines his signature graffiti-inspired aesthetic with themes of romance, connection, and urban storytelling. Unlike Alec Monopoly’s early street graffiti murals, Stairway Kisses was developed as a studio artwork, allowing the artist to explore layered textures, expressive details, and a carefully balanced composition through mixed media.
The staircase serves as a symbolic setting, representing transition, movement, and the journey between different moments in life. The kiss introduces themes of love, vulnerability, and human connection, creating a contrast with Alec Monopoly’s more familiar imagery of wealth and luxury. Through vibrant colors and street-inspired elements, the artwork captures the energy of city life while celebrating a private moment of emotion and affection.
Collectors are drawn to Stairway Kisses because it represents a unique emotional dimension within Alec Monopoly’s portfolio. Its limited availability, universal subject matter, and connection to the artist’s evolving storytelling style contribute to its appeal among contemporary collectors.
At ArtLife Gallery, we see Stairway Kisses as an important expression of Alec Monopoly’s versatility. Related to Umbrella Kisses, Richie Ice Cream, and his broader pop culture works, it demonstrates his ability to move between luxury symbolism and human narratives while maintaining a distinctive, collectible visual identity.