Gauntlet Gallery — Jamie Reid Print Index
Black Anarchy
Work Summary & Collector Notes
'Black Anarchy' is a 2023 screen print by Jamie Reid, issued as a first edition of 200 at 75 x 54 cm. The work returns to the anarchy symbol that runs through Reid's punk-era graphics, rendered in a stark black treatment that foregrounds the emblem itself over collage or slogan.
Collector notes: First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 200. Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The circled-A is one of the most recognisable protest symbols of the twentieth century, and Reid helped cement its cultural currency through his Sex Pistols work. A dedicated screen print of the motif, signed and editioned, lets collectors own the emblem in its purest graphic form from the artist most associated with punk's visual language.
Collector Perspective
At 200, the edition is mid-sized for Reid, so scarcity is moderate rather than acute. The large format and screen-print medium reward wall presence. Buyers should confirm signature and numbering and inspect the flat black fields for handling marks, which show readily on solid ink coverage.
Historical Context
Anarchist iconography sits at the centre of Reid's practice, from the ransom-note lettering of 1977 onward. By 2023 the circled-A had travelled from subculture to mainstream shorthand for dissent. This print revisits that symbol decades on, from an artist who watched it enter and reshape popular visual culture.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2023
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 75 x 54 cm.
- Edition details
- First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 200.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Jamie Reid's broader career as background context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition or event. Release-level facts here come from a saved secondary catalog record.
Meaning / interpretation: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: Anarchist iconography sits at the centre of Reid's practice, from the ransom-note lettering of 1977 onward. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2023 and attributes the edition to Enter Gallery.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to Enter Gallery. That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Starting record for title, year, edition, dimensions, medium, and release description. Primary confirmation against the original release page remains pending.
- Jamie Reid — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Jamie Reid (Q2138987) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
What medium is 'Black Anarchy'?
It is a screen print, issued as a first edition in 2023.
How many were produced?
The edition size is 200.
What are the dimensions?
The sheet measures 75 x 54 cm.
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