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The Cola Manifesto, a 2026 giclée on museum-quality premium paper (50 × 70 cm) in edition 1/5 by ssick lab, combining AI and mixed media in a Pop Art style that depicts Karl Marx consuming a Pepsi; signed Firmato and sold directly by the artist in excellent condition.
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GICLÉE PRINT ON PREMIUM MUSEUM-QUALITY PAPER 50 x 70 cm IN A LIMITED EDITION OF ONLY 5 COPIES.
The work is a vibrant example of contemporary Pop Art that plays on ideological contrast. It depicts Karl Marx, the father of socialism, in the paradoxical act of consuming a Pepsi, an iconic symbol of global capitalism.
The background is a dynamic, colorful mosaic that blends comic aesthetics with historical iconography (stars, sickle and hammer), creating an ironic dialogue and visually stimulating tension between political theory and modern consumerism. The style uses a halftone technique (dots) reminiscent of vintage prints, making the work bold, provocative, and decidedly current.
Production method: Development of a preliminary visual-architectural framework through AI generative models to define composition, tonal values, and color schemes, followed by a meticulous manual digital painting intervention aimed at perfecting anatomy, integrating customized textures, and imprinting the artist's distinctive stylistic imprint.
The Collective: SSICK LAB We are a collective of young Italian artists, about 24 years old, born and raised with a visceral passion for art and pop culture. SSICK LAB began as a creative workshop where we experiment with blending iconic aesthetics of contemporary media with historical visual languages. Our mission is to explore new expressive frontiers, placing technological innovation at the service of pure creativity.
paper description: Paper finish: Matte, smooth, non-reflective surface.
Paper weight: 200 g/m² (80 lb), durable and long-lasting.
Environmental impact: FSC-certified paper or equivalent, in line with sustainable practices.
GICLÉE PRINT ON PREMIUM MUSEUM-QUALITY PAPER 50 x 70 cm IN A LIMITED EDITION OF ONLY 5 COPIES.
The work is a vibrant example of contemporary Pop Art that plays on ideological contrast. It depicts Karl Marx, the father of socialism, in the paradoxical act of consuming a Pepsi, an iconic symbol of global capitalism.
The background is a dynamic, colorful mosaic that blends comic aesthetics with historical iconography (stars, sickle and hammer), creating an ironic dialogue and visually stimulating tension between political theory and modern consumerism. The style uses a halftone technique (dots) reminiscent of vintage prints, making the work bold, provocative, and decidedly current.
Production method: Development of a preliminary visual-architectural framework through AI generative models to define composition, tonal values, and color schemes, followed by a meticulous manual digital painting intervention aimed at perfecting anatomy, integrating customized textures, and imprinting the artist's distinctive stylistic imprint.
The Collective: SSICK LAB We are a collective of young Italian artists, about 24 years old, born and raised with a visceral passion for art and pop culture. SSICK LAB began as a creative workshop where we experiment with blending iconic aesthetics of contemporary media with historical visual languages. Our mission is to explore new expressive frontiers, placing technological innovation at the service of pure creativity.
paper description: Paper finish: Matte, smooth, non-reflective surface.
Paper weight: 200 g/m² (80 lb), durable and long-lasting.
Environmental impact: FSC-certified paper or equivalent, in line with sustainable practices.
Details
Artist
ssick lab
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
1/5
Title of artwork
The Cola Manifesto
Technique
AI, Giclée, Mixed technique
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
70 cm
Width
50 cm
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Pop Art
Period
2020+
Sold with frame
No
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