The Greeting Card Jokes: #1 The Fireman, 2011

Text image from Richard Prince's iconic Jokes series - Signed and numbered by the artist in ink on interior of card. - Foil-stamped print, on heavy wove paper, folded // Richard Prince's The Greeting Card Jokes: #1 The Fireman (2011) is a limited edition print from his renowned Jokes series, highlighting his exploration of humor and appropriation in art. The piece features handwritten text that reads: “Fireman pulling drunk out of a burning bed: ‘You darn fool, that’ll teach you to smoke in bed.’ Drunk: ‘I wasn’t smoking in bed. I was on fire when I laid down.’” This work captures Prince’s satirical approach, blending the everyday with dark humor, creating a playful yet thought-provoking commentary. Presented on heavy wove paper with a foil-stamped finish, the piece is folded like a greeting card, emphasizing its casual and ephemeral nature. Signed and numbered on the interior, this print exemplifies Prince’s ability to repurpose cultural clichés, transforming them into conceptual art that questions the boundaries between high and low culture. Show Less