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Vhils Risograph Pack
Summary
The Vhils Risograph Pack (2021) bundles a signed and numbered risograph print, Mist, in an edition of 200, with the monograph 'Underdogs Artists – a decade [2010-2020].' Mist is printed on Arena Rough Ivory 140gsm paper at 42 by 29.7 cm. The pack pairs an affordable editioned print with a document of the artist's decade.
Why It Matters
This release marks ten years of the Underdogs platform, the Lisbon gallery and studio ecosystem central to Vhils's career. The risograph medium, with its distinctive grainy, layered tone, is an accessible entry point, while the accompanying book contextualises Vhils within a broader collective. It is as much a commemorative artefact as a collectible print.
Collector Perspective
The pack format suits newer collectors: a signed, numbered edition of 200 plus reference literature at an entry price point. Value hinges on keeping the components together and in fresh condition, the risograph print unhandled and the book unread-in and intact. As a bundle, its appeal is completeness rather than rarity of the individual print.
Historical Context
Underdogs, co-founded in Lisbon, became the institutional home for Vhils and a network of urban and contemporary artists over the 2010s. This 2021 pack, anchored by the decade-spanning book, functions as a milestone object marking that ten-year span and the maturation of a gallery that helped globalise Portuguese street-rooted art.
FAQ
What is included in the pack?
A signed, numbered risograph print titled Mist in an edition of 200, plus the 'Underdogs Artists – a decade [2010-2020]' book.
What is a risograph print?
A stencil-based print method producing a textured, layered, screen-print-like finish, here on Arena Rough Ivory 140gsm paper.
Is the print signed?
Yes. Mist is signed and numbered by the artist within its edition of 200.
Does completeness matter for value?
Yes. The pack's appeal rests on keeping the print and book together in good condition.
About the Artist
Vhils is the working name of Alexandre Farto, a Portuguese visual artist born in 1987 near Lisbon. He is internationally recognized for a pioneering "carving" technique in which he excavates portraits from layered walls, billboards, and surfaces using chisels, drills, and controlled explosives, effectively creating images by removing material rather than adding it. His large-scale murals appear in cities across the globe, and his studio editions translate this bas-relief, destructive-creation aesthetic into prints, laser-cut works, and mixed-media pieces. Vhils has exhibited widely and collaborated on major public and institutional projects.
Collecting Vhils at Gauntlet Gallery
What Vhils works can I collect?
Beyond his walls, Vhils produces signed, numbered studio editions including screenprints, hand-carved paper, laser-cut metal, and mixed-media relief works. Editions that preserve his signature carving texture are especially sought after. Gauntlet Gallery favors pieces in excellent condition with intact surfaces and complete documentation.
How is a Vhils piece authenticated?
We sell Vhils works with documented studio provenance, supported by the edition's signature and numbering. Each piece is photographed exactly as it will ship, including signature, edition number, and any embossing or studio marks, so details are verifiable up front.
What drives value?
Medium and technique (unique carved and relief works over flat prints), edition size, scale, condition, and documented provenance all shape price. Hand-worked, textural, and one-of-a-kind pieces carry the highest premiums.