Gauntlet Gallery — Martha Cooper Print Index
Pixel Pancho In Baltimora
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Pixel Pancho In Baltimora is a 2015 photographic print in which Martha Cooper captures the Italian muralist Pixel Pancho at work in Baltimore. Limited to 75 signed and numbered examples at 28 x 36 cm on high-quality photo paper, it documents a contemporary street-art moment through Cooper's long-established observational lens.
Collector notes: First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 75. The saved release record describes: signed. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The image sits at the intersection of two street-art figures: the photographer who chronicled the movement's origins and a muralist of its later generation. At 75 signed examples, it offers a moderately scarce record of Cooper's continued fieldwork in the 2010s, showing her documenting living artists rather than archival subway scenes.
Collector Perspective
This is a straightforward signed photographic edition, so verify the signature, numbering within the 75-piece run, and the condition of the photo paper. Its appeal is strongest for collectors interested in Pixel Pancho or in Cooper as an ongoing documentarian of active muralists. The Baltimore setting reflects Cooper's own home-city ties to the region.
Historical Context
By the 2010s, Baltimore had become a hub for large-scale mural projects, drawing international artists like Pixel Pancho. Cooper, herself associated with Baltimore, was well positioned to document these works in progress. The print reflects how her practice evolved from photographing anonymous subway writers to recording named contemporary muralists at work.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2015
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Giclee Print; catalog dimensions 28 x 36 cm; Size: 28cm x 36cm on high quality photo paper.
- Edition details
- First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 75.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Martha Cooper'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: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2015 and attributes the edition to Street Art Place.
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 Street Art Place. 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.
- Martha Cooper — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Martha Cooper (Q448601) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
Who is pictured in this print?
It shows the Italian street artist Pixel Pancho at work on a mural in Baltimore.
What is the edition size?
It is limited to 75 signed and numbered prints.
What are the dimensions?
The print measures 28 x 36 cm on high-quality photo paper.
Is it signed by Martha Cooper?
Yes, each print is signed and numbered by Martha Cooper.
