The Connor Brothers are a pair of contemporary British artists producing funky Pop art. Their figurative, pin-up style prints and paintings often feature images of women and solid blocks of color punctuated by snippets of cheeky text. Each piece hints at a scene from a sensationalist story, inviting the viewer to fill in the rest.
The artists behind The Connor Brothers are Mike Snelle and James Golding. Former art dealers, the two began making art together in 2012. At first, they presented the work as being by the fictional American twins Franklyn and Brendan Connor. They even came up with an elaborate backstory: the brothers were escapees from a cult known as “The Family.”
Shortly after appearing on the scene, Snelle and Golding began selling work at art shows and fairs around London. Their work was auctioned at Bonhams and Christie’s alongside artists like Damien Hirst and Banksy. As their prominence grew, the alter-egos that were supposed to be a fun ruse grew more inconvenient. The pair decided to come clean in an exclusive interview with The Telegraph in 2014.
Though their admission caused a minor uproar in the art world, it allowed The Connor Brothers greater freedom of expression. In 2015, they produced a performance at Banksy’s Dismaland “bemusement park” to comment on the refugee crisis. The pair have also partnered with British rapper Professor Green and the mental health charity CALM to draw attention to men’s mental health issues in the United Kingdom. In 2019, they raised £100,000 for CALM with the auction of 12 unique donated prints.
The Connors Brothers have exhibited throughout London, as well as in Berlin, Los Angeles, New York and Sydney. Their work is in the collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
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I Tried to Drown my Sorrows
By The Connor Brothers
Located in London, GB
2022 Hand painted vintage paperback book with silkscreen 27 x 20.5 cm Artist Proof - Edition of 2 Framed Excellent condition The Connor Brothers, an artistic duo, are famous for the...
Paper
Hell is Empty and all the Devils are Here Unique Artwork
By The Connor Brothers
Located in London, GB
Created in 2017. Giclee, screenprint, acrylic, oil and hand applied varnish on paper 89.5 x 63.5 cm Unique artwork Framed The Connor Brothers, an artistic duo, are famous for their ...
Canvas, Giclée, Screen
I Don't Want to Go to Heaven, Hand Painted Multiple
By The Connor Brothers
Located in London, GB
2018 Hand painted multiple. 120 x 75 cm Edition of 20 + 4 APs Hand signed and dated on the front by The Connor Brothers Framed The Connor Brothers, an artistic duo, are famous for t...
Digital, Acrylic
The Connor Brothers The Truth Will Set You Free Oil Painting
By The Connor Brothers
Located in London, GB
The Truth Will Set You Free (Marine Painting). 2019 Oil on canvas 213 x 145 cm Framed The Connor Brothers, an artistic duo, are famous for their figures with sarcastic, playful and...
Canvas, Oil
I Tried To Drown My Sorrows by The Connor Brothers
By The Connor Brothers
Located in Dubai, Dubai
I Tried To Drown My Sorrows By The Connor Brothers 2022 Signed on the reverse Oil on canvas 115 x 80 x 6 cm (Framed)
Canvas, Oil
Price Upon Request
I Drink by The Connor Brothers
By The Connor Brothers
Located in Dubai, Dubai
I Drink By The Connor Brothers 2022 Signed on the reverse Oil on canvas 115 x 80 x 6 cm (Framed)
Canvas, Oil
Vendimiadora (Grape Harvester)
By Roman Frances
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small limited edition run of 49 and 6 E.A."s (Edition of the artist). Each canvas reproduction is crafted by a skilled printer under the supervision of the artist. Román Francés has...
Canvas, Oil, Giclée
$3,000
H 18 in W 14 in
Sogno D'Oro - Seated Muscular Male Wearing a Loin Cloth, Original Oil on Canvas
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
A muscular male is seated on a chair, his eyes closed and head tilted toward the sky soaking up the warmth of the sun. "Sogni D'Oro", meaning sweet dreams, is set upon an intricate b...
Canvas, Oil, Panel
Stanza Giclée Print on Canvas, Hand Signed, Edition of 95, Framed
By Tomasz Rut
Located in Aventura, FL
Giclee on canvas. Hand signed and numbered on front by the artist. Edition of 95. Canvas size 36 x 24 inches. Custom framed as pictured. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certi...
Giclée, Canvas
Title: "Le bruit des sabots"
By Elodie Huré
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Title: Le bruit des sabots Technique: oil on canvas Date: 2019 Size: 54 x 81 cm 490 euros
Canvas, Oil
$555
H 24 in W 18 in
Cowgirl in Bloom - Figurative Pin Up Western Inspired Portrait Art on Paper
By Jesse Black
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jesse’s imagery often merges playful and gritty elements, blending floral patterns, vintage-inspired designs, and bold outlines with a touch of whimsy. His artwork exudes a sense of ...
Paint, Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Thoughtful
By Roman Frances
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small limited edition run of 49 and 6 E.A."s (Edition of the artist). Each canvas reproduction is crafted by a skilled printer under the supervision of the artist. Román Francés has...
Canvas, Oil, Giclée
$2,500
H 20 in W 16 in
Golden Eyes - Portrait of a Woman with a Piercing Gaze, Original Oil Painting
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard Gibbons' painting "Golden Eyes" shows a portrait of a beautiful young woman. Her piercing gaze brings the viewer in for a closer look. Her sultry, yellow eyes are intoxicatin...
Canvas, Oil, Board
Splendor
By Roman Frances
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small limited edition run of 49 and 6 E.A."s (Edition of the artist). Each canvas reproduction is crafted by a skilled printer under the supervision of the artist. Román Francés has...
Canvas, Oil, Giclée
Zweden - landscape painting
By Jeroen Allart
Located in New York, NY
A farm stands before you on the horizon. A windmill majestically slices the blue sky. A bird, painted in taut brushstrokes, struts on a branch. These are tranquil images; horizon far...
Canvas, Oil
Tenderness
By Roman Frances
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small limited edition run of 49 and 6 E.A."s (Edition of the artist). Each canvas reproduction is crafted by a skilled printer under the supervision of the artist. Román Francés has...
Canvas, Oil, Giclée
Untitled Film Still (Pink Blossoms)
By Wes Hempel
Located in Fairfield, CT
The twelve paintings in the exhibition are imaginary film stills based on on a Science Fiction screenplay, titled Regression, that was supposedly developed in the 1950s. The film wa...
Canvas, Oil
Peacefulness
By Roman Frances
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small limited edition run of 49 and 6 E.A."s (Edition of the artist). Each canvas reproduction is crafted by a skilled printer under the supervision of the artist. Román Francés has...
Canvas, Oil, Giclée
A Load of Fuss Hand Painted Wooden Book
By The Connor Brothers
Located in London, GB
An eye-catching unique 3D hand painted wooden book with silkscreen by this popular duo, featuring arguably their most sought after phrase. This artwork also has a personalised note t...
Wood, Paint, Etching
I Can Resist Everything Except Temptation
By The Connor Brothers
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Brothers, The Connor Title: I Can Resist Everything Except Temptation Date: 2019 Medium: oil on canvas Framed Dimensions: 72.75" x 45.5" Signature: Signed Edition: Unique
Oil