February 11

Phaidon, Artspace, and Monacelli are delighted to present February 11, a new limited-edition silkscreen print by Sho Shibuya. Created on the occasion of the publication of Rainbow Dreams: Color and Light in Contemporary Art, this print reflects the same sense of wonder and visual delight that defines the publication – a celebration of color in its most powerful forms.Since 2020, Shibuya has explored the meditative practice of amplifying news and current events through thoughtful studies of color, form, and gesture. Each day from his Brooklyn-based studio, he engages in a ritual of responding to the headlines of The New York Times with visual exploration. Merging art with daily life, Shibuya creates works that capture the essence of the world around us through evocative color fields, inspiring contemplation and imagination.February 11 originates from Shibuya’s iconic Sunrise From a Small Window series, which documents the daily sunrise from his apartment window in Brooklyn. “On that particular date, the sky had an unusually bright and vivid color. I felt that intensity of color resonated with the concept of this edition, so it felt like the right image to use.”Inspired by one of the brightest winter mornings of the year in Manhattan, February 11 channels a feeling of renewal. “It is a sunrise and a sunrise always represents hope. No matter what happens in the world, the sun rises again the next day.”Proceeds from the sale of this edition benefit the Ali Forney Center, supporting LGBTQ+ youth with housing and other essential services.