Gauntlet Gallery — Ron English Print Index
Untitled (1999)
Summary
Untitled (1999) is a nine-color screenprint collaboration between Ron English and outsider-art icon Daniel Johnston, created for the Popaganda Squared context. Sized 17.5 x 23 inches in a signed and numbered edition of 90, it unites English's pop appropriation with Johnston's raw, hand-drawn visual world.
Why It Matters
Collaborations between English and Daniel Johnston are uncommon and culturally rich, bridging pop-surrealism and outsider art. The nine-color screenprint and the pairing of two distinctive voices make this a crossover artifact prized by collectors of both artists, and a notable early document of English's Popaganda universe.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 90 and the dual authorship of English and the late Daniel Johnston give Untitled (1999) cross-collector appeal that single-artist prints lack. The nine-color screenprint process adds depth. Collectors should confirm both artists' involvement in the signature and numbering and verify first-edition provenance.
Historical Context
Daniel Johnston was a revered outsider musician and artist whose posthumous stature has grown considerably. This 1999 collaboration, tied to English's Popaganda project, captures a moment when the two shared visual territory, making it a meaningful record of both careers and of turn-of-the-millennium underground art culture.
FAQ
Who created this print?
It is a collaboration between Ron English and outsider artist and musician Daniel Johnston.
What is the edition size and process?
A signed and numbered edition of 90, produced as a nine-color screenprint at 17.5 x 23 inches.
What is its context?
It was created in connection with English's Popaganda Squared project in 1999.
Why is the collaboration significant?
English and Daniel Johnston rarely worked together, and Johnston's growing posthumous reputation gives the print cross-collector appeal.
About the Artist
Ron English is an American contemporary artist born in 1959, widely regarded as a founding figure of the "POPaganda" movement, which fuses pop art with political and cultural satire. He is known for subverting corporate advertising and cultural icons, creating characters such as MC Supersized and the three-eyed "Temper Tot," and reimagining figures like Ronald McDonald and cartoon mascots. English has worked across billboards, canvas, murals, and collectible art toys, and his imagery has appeared in films and album covers. His work critiques consumerism, mass media, and branding through a bright, hyper-pop visual language.
Collecting Ron English at Gauntlet Gallery
Where should I begin with Ron English?
Signed, numbered screenprints and giclees featuring his signature characters are strong entry points, while hand-embellished editions and originals sit at the top. His art toys and figures also draw dedicated collectors. Gauntlet Gallery prioritizes clean, well-registered impressions with complete signing.
How is authenticity documented?
Ron English works are sold with documented studio provenance and the artist's signature and numbering. We photograph the exact piece you receive, including the signature and edition details, so you can confirm authenticity before purchase.
What drives Ron English's value?
Iconic characters, edition size, hand-embellishment, condition, and documented provenance are the main value drivers. Low-numbered, embellished, and original works consistently outperform open or larger editions.