The Best Artist-Designed Back to School Objects You Can Buy

These are items designed by visual artists that will make you look good on your way back to school.

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The end is near. With the back to school blues setting in, it seems as if the only viable antidote is some much needed retail therapy. Check out this list of The Best Artist-Designed Back to School Objects You Can Buy for some cool and artistic accessories that’ll make your transition back to your wonderful establishment of learning a little less crappy.

Photoshop Gradient Demonstration Bedsheets by Cory Arcangel

Price: $495.95

Buy it on: Arcangel Surfware

Screw Me by Baron Von Fancy

Price: $30

Buy it on: Grey Area



Oon Power Outlet by Okum

Price: $79

Buy it on: Okum

Kastor Pencil Sharpener by Rodrigo Torres

Price: $65

Buy it on: Alessi Shop

Little Sun Solar Light by Olafur Eliasson And Frederik Ottesen

Price: $30

Buy it on: MoMA Store

Waking Waiting Walking Notebooks by Nathaniel Russell

Price: $15

Buy it on: Knock Knock Stuff

A Collection of Paper Options by Jason Polan

Price: $16

Buy it on: Knock Knock Stuff

Playing Cards by Ryan Gander

Price: $60

Buy it on: Artspace

Perpetual Calendar by Gideon Dagan

Price: $45

Buy it on: MoMA Store

Lichtbloem DIY Light by Coens

Price: $28

Buy it on: Guggenheim



Armor Throw Pillow by Jacqueline Maldonado

Price: $39

Buy it on: Deny Designs

Marie Chair by Antoinette Bader

Price: $2700

Buy it on: Urban Living

iPhone Alarm Dock by Jonas Damon

Price: $39.50

Buy it on: Uncommon Goods

Sedona Quatrefoil Mirror by Khristian Howell

Price: $99

Buy it on: Deny Designs

Deckchair by Damien Hirst

Price: $435

Buy it on: artspace

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