The RIME Felony Edition Mocks Police Arrest Warrant Sheets
Tia Clarke — February 14, 2013 — Art & Design
References: 1xrun & arrestedmotion
The establishment-poking RIME Felony Edition pokes fun at authorities through a limited edition fake police file. The beautifully illustrated collector's item sells at $500 a pop and has been created by renowned street artist RIME. The artist decided to create the phony police records for fun -- some of the images even depict some of Detroit's most well-known criminals.
The RIME Felony Edition comes in two exclusive folders, with the artist's own doodles on the front cover and then files of the fictional criminals and charges etched inside. Some of the tongue-in-cheek wrap sheets even feature ink-blotted finger-print mock-ups. The set is available from the 1xRun website. These exclusive limited editions packs are sure to be a hit with urban art fans everywhere.
The RIME Felony Edition comes in two exclusive folders, with the artist's own doodles on the front cover and then files of the fictional criminals and charges etched inside. Some of the tongue-in-cheek wrap sheets even feature ink-blotted finger-print mock-ups. The set is available from the 1xRun website. These exclusive limited editions packs are sure to be a hit with urban art fans everywhere.
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