{"product_id":"minutemen-boxing-gloves-set-orange-blue-variant-original-paintings","title":"Minutemen Boxing Gloves (Set, Orange \u0026 Blue Variant, Original Paintings)","description":"\u003cp\u003e*APC ART is proud to present the **Minutemen Boxing Gloves (Orange \u0026amp; Blue Variant)**, one of the most iconic and immediately recognizable works produced for the landmark **Heroes, Villains \u0026amp; Violence** exhibition at the **Museum of Graffiti** during **Art Basel Miami Beach 2025**. Bold, playful and unmistakably Slawn, these extraordinary one-of-one painted boxing gloves perfectly capture the irreverent energy, fearless humor and explosive visual language that have propelled the artist to the forefront of the international contemporary art market.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Executed in **acrylic spray paint** on a pair of **Century® regulation 12-ounce leather boxing gloves**, each measuring approximately **12 × 5 × 3 inches**, the work transforms an object synonymous with confrontation into a vibrant contemporary sculpture. Featuring Slawn's unmistakable gestural linework, vivid orange and sky-blue palette, expressive floral motifs and hand-painted **\"Hero\"** and **\"Villain\"** inscriptions across the wrist straps, the gloves embody the central themes explored throughout the **Heroes, Villains \u0026amp; Violence** exhibition.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*This unique **1\/1** painted pair forms part of the celebrated edition of only **150 unique Minutemen Boxing Glove sets**, each individually hand painted and entirely unique. No two pairs are alike, making every example an original work in its own right. Their sculptural presence, striking color palette and unmistakable visual identity have established the series as one of the defining releases from Slawn's career to date.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The **Heroes, Villains \u0026amp; Violence** exhibition represented a defining moment in Slawn's artistic evolution. Developed through an ongoing creative dialogue with mentor and fellow artist **Opake**, the exhibition explored themes of identity, conflict, heroism and contemporary popular culture. While Opake's influence helped shape many of the exhibition's broader concepts, it is Slawn's unmistakable visual language, painterly confidence and irreverent imagination that define the Minutemen series, reinforcing his position as one of the most exciting young artists working today.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The Minutemen Boxing Gloves have quickly become one of the most sought-after works from the exhibition. Blurring the boundaries between painting, sculpture and collectible design, they possess an extraordinary physical presence while remaining deeply rooted in Slawn's instantly recognizable aesthetic. Their rarity, originality and direct association with the artist's breakthrough Art Basel presentation have made them highly desirable among collectors worldwide.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Since his emergence onto the international stage, Slawn has enjoyed an extraordinary rise, with works entering major private collections across Europe, Asia and the United States while attracting significant attention from institutions, galleries and leading collectors alike. Original works from **Heroes, Villains \u0026amp; Violence** mark an important milestone in that trajectory, documenting the moment one of contemporary art's most exciting young talents firmly established himself on the global stage.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*At APC ART, we believe the **Minutemen Boxing Gloves** represent one of the defining sculptural works from this pivotal exhibition. Museum-quality in both execution and concept, they embody everything collectors have come to admire about Slawn's work—boldness, humor, originality and extraordinary visual impact. As examples continue to disappear into important private collections, opportunities to acquire exceptional works from this celebrated series have become increasingly scarce.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*As with all works offered by APC ART, we are pleased to provide professional museum-quality archival display consultations, installation guidance and comprehensive collection advisory services.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please feel free to browse our selection of over 1,100 works from more than 200 of the world's most influential contemporary artists.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*APC ART offers professional art advisory services backed by decades of experience within the international contemporary art market. From private acquisitions and museum-quality framing to complete collection management, we are proud to serve collectors throughout the United States and around the world.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*APC-ART.COM*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*+1 (404) 457-4491*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*— APC ART*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003clabel class=\"ControlGroup__Title-sc-2587cfb4-1 iJgrdA\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ControlGroup__Description-sc-2587cfb4-2 deluFC\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExhibited at The Museum of Graffiti; Art Basel\/Art Miami 2025. \u003cbr\u003eIncluded with the work(s) will be a COA from APC ART, guaranteeing authenticity in perpetuity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003clabel class=\"ControlGroup__Title-sc-2587cfb4-1 iJgrdA\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ControlGroup__Description-sc-2587cfb4-2 deluFC\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe works are as executed by the artist as The Museum of Graffiti and as displayed during Art Basel 2025. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slawn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48908198674586,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/8917\/2122\/files\/larger_9ecf9c47-a190-45fe-aafe-e58d38fb1b65.jpg?v=1785603556","url":"https:\/\/apc-art.com\/products\/minutemen-boxing-gloves-set-orange-blue-variant-original-paintings","provider":"APC Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}