VILLAZAN is thrilled to announce the launch of "Art Notes I" & "Art Notes II", the inaugural collaboration between our gallery, the acclaimed Spanish artist Edgar Plans, and Dropshop by Phillips.
Printed in partnership with Marginal Editions in New York, this limited‑edition drop presents two visually arresting screenprints, each boasting over 30 colors and extensive hand‑coloring by Edgar himself. Whether displayed side by side as a vibrant diptych or as striking standalone works, these pieces embody the playful yet introspective spirit that defines Plans’s practice.
The Prints
In Art Notes, Edgar Plans invites us into his visual diary, weaving together cartoon‑inspired characters, handwritten phrases, and whimsical doodles. Themes of childhood wonder, imagination, creativity, and everyday culinary rituals surface throughout, creating a layered narrative that rewards both close inspection and casual viewing.
About Edgar Plans
Born in Madrid in 1977 and now based in Gijón, Edgar Plans studied Art History at the University of Oviedo before carving out a unique niche in contemporary art. His signature “Animal Heroes” are instantly recognizable: wide‑eyed figures set against dreamlike backdrops filled with symbols and cultural references. Plans’s work explores vulnerability, resilience, and the power of storytelling, drawing on literature, personal memory, and street culture to create compositions that feel both intimate and universal.
Major solo exhibitions curated by Pablo Villazán have taken his work to institutions such as the Moscow Museum of Modern Art, S2A Museum in Seoul, and ARCO Madrid. He’s also made his mark on the global stage through collaborations with brands like Paris Saint‑Germain and the NBA, for which he created a traveling sculpture exhibition celebrating the league’s seventy‑fifth anniversary across Asia.
Our Collaboration
This project marks a meeting of creative forces: VILLAZAN’s commitment to fostering international artistic dialogue; Edgar Plans’s visionary imagery; Dropshop by Phillips’s dedication to contemporary print culture; and Marginal Editions’s unparalleled technical expertise. From the initial concept sketches to the final hand‑coloring touches, every step has been a celebration of craftsmanship and artistic freedom.
VILLAZAN: Founded by Pablo Villazán in 2015, VILLAZAN has grown from a single New York space into an international gallery network spanning five locations. We champion the legacies of influential contemporary artists through exhibitions, publications, and immersive programs, from children’s workshops to studio visits and public events.
Dropshop by Phillips: Phillips’s innovative print platform, Dropshop commissions and curates high‑quality limited editions with leading artists and publishers worldwide.
Marginal Editions: Since 2007, Marginal has redefined fine‑art printing with techniques ranging from letterpress to silkscreen, and, most recently, this richly layered collaboration with Edgar Plans.
How to Acquire
Art Notes I and Art Notes II are available exclusively through two convenient channels: