{"title":"Connor Brothers","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Connor Brothers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are the collaborative British artists James Golding and Mike Snelle, whose distinctive practice combines vintage imagery, popular culture and sharp, often humorous text to explore truth, fiction and contemporary society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe duo came to prominence in 2012, initially presenting themselves through an elaborate fictional identity as American brothers. Their work quickly attracted attention for its clever reinterpretation of vintage paperback covers and pulp-fiction imagery, pairing nostalgic visuals with unexpected quotations and contemporary observations. Their identities were revealed in 2014, adding another layer to an artistic practice fundamentally concerned with the blurred boundaries between fact and fiction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest known for their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePulp Fiction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e works, The Connor Brothers combine graphic imagery, bold colour and wit to examine subjects including relationships, identity, fame, mental health and society’s fascination with appearance and reality. Their practice has also extended into painting, collage, sculpture and socially engaged projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Connor Brothers have exhibited internationally across London, New York, Sydney, Dubai, Hong Kong and Berlin, with solo exhibitions including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMythomania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at Maddox Gallery, London, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtraordinary People\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Aspen. Their work has featured at major auction houses including Christie’s, Bonhams and Phillips, and is held in significant collections including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictoria and Albert Museum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Penguin Collection, and the Omer Koç and Niarchos collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinuing to combine visual sophistication with humour and social commentary, The Connor Brothers have established a highly recognisable position within contemporary British art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"i-drink-to-make-other-people-more-interesting","title":"I Drink To Make Other People More Interesting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Connor Brothers' 2017 print \u003cem\u003eI Drink To Make Other People More Interesting\u003c\/em\u003e is a playful yet pointed exploration of social dynamics and the art of self-deprecation. With their signature blend of vintage imagery and sharp, ironic text, the piece captures that familiar feeling of disconnect in social situations, where alcohol serves as both a social lubricant and a means of escaping the mundane. The bold graphic style and clever phrasing invite a knowing chuckle, but also prompt a deeper reflection on how we navigate relationships and hide behind facades. 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The piece plays with the tension between the idealized, \"good\" version of oneself and the darker, more complex reality beneath the surface. With bold, graphic visuals and cheeky text, the artwork reflects themes of identity, self-perception, and societal expectations. The Connor Brothers' work often explores contradictions in a playful yet thought-provoking way, and \u003cem\u003eWhen I'm Good\u003c\/em\u003e is no exception, offering a witty commentary on the human condition. 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