Collection: Ben Allen | Artist

Ben Allen is a UK contemporary artist, born in 1979, best known for his bold pop art paintings that reflect street art, graffiti and modernism. Working primarily in collage, Ben puts his own dynamic twists on popular culture, most famously reimagining American icons such as Marilyn Monroe in vibrant, graphic limited-edition prints and original artwork.

Ben first began his artistic journey in his early twenties, inspired by his travels around the world. Since then, his distinctive contemporary pop art has featured in numerous interior design projects and been commissioned by high-end brands including LG, Nokia, Levi's, Vans, Estrella, Converse, Jamie Oliver and Subliminal Records.

With successful exhibitions and art fairs across the UK and beyond, Ben Allen's work has been recognised by acclaimed publications such as Design Week, The Observer and GQ magazine, cementing his reputation as a leading British pop art and urban art artist.

"Through my paintings and prints, all aspects of the human condition find a place and I want people to be able to relate by looking and finding something familiar within the abstracted marks and brightly coloured, graphical imagery. I am motivated by the fact that people respond to different images in their own, very personal way and that response can change over time, depending on mood and circumstance. I am also interested in the effect the work has on people's response to the world around them. I am fascinated by the idea that art can fundamentally impact consciousness, and I make work to exploit this very human sensitivity." - Ben Allen

Ben Allen's limited-edition prints and original paintings are sought after by collectors of contemporary pop art, urban art and graffiti-inspired artwork who want bold, colourful pieces with real cultural energy.