These New Be@rbricks Are a Trip Through Art History
There’s absolutely no question about the Medicom Be@rbrick’s ability to create hype. When it comes to collectibles, few others can match it. With a retail price tag up to $1000 and a resale price stretching well into the 5-figure range, the fact that these humble plastic figures consistently sell out is proof of the enduring appeal. But what keeps them so fresh?
Well, although the stock figure remains the same, its outfit changes every time. From TV series to clothing labels and fine artists, the Be@rbrick has been through basically every visual category there is. The latest drop comes hand in hand with some of the biggest names in visual history though: Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Johannes Vermeer.
Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat’s collaborative work forms the visual identity of the first design. Basquiat’s unmistakable skull-faced sketches settle alongside pasted references that defined Warhol’s pop art throughout the ‘60s. The bold, modern style of Basquiat and Warhol’s work befits the Be@rbrick, aligning with the streetwear-favored collectible. The colorful figure comes in 100% and 1000% sizes.
While the Warhol and Basquiat work feels natural against the Be@rbrick backdrop, the Vermeer work, entitled Girl with a Pearl Earring, stands in stark contrast to its canvas. This iconic canvas is housed in Mauristhuis Museum in The Netherlands, but the Be@rbrick can take up pride of place in your home. Shop this style in 100%, 400%, and 1000% sizes.
Shop the new Be@rbrick designs below.
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