Gangstas of Art History

Symbolic gestures? Nah. These guys and gals of art history were throwin' up gang signs like nobody's business.

(Featuring the occasional diva as well.)

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Feb 6
Youngin’ throwin’ up mad signs

Youngin’ throwin’ up mad signs
Posted at 3:31 PM 10 notes Tagged: titianart historyThe Marchese del Vasto Addressing his Troopsrenaissancegangsta

Saint J smokin’ a giant blunt

Saint J smokin’ a giant blunt
Posted at 3:24 PM 41 notes Tagged: nardo de cionesaint john the evangelistart historygangsta

Feb 3
casual homie

casual homie
Posted at 12:13 AM 12 notes Tagged: titianart historyrenaissancethe tribute moneygangsta

Feb 1
So fresh. So fly.

So fresh. So fly.
Posted at 6:08 PM 8 notes Tagged: bernardo strozziart historyadoration of the shepherdsgangsta

Killa.

Killa.
Posted at 6:03 PM 3 notes Tagged: art historyraphaelthe blessing christgangsta

Baby mama showin’ her infant the gangsta ways.

Baby mama showin’ her infant the gangsta ways.
Posted at 5:57 PM 2 notes Tagged: art historybronzinothe holy family

Embracing the thug life.

Embracing the thug life.
Posted at 5:56 PM 1 note Tagged: art historyJusepe de Riberagangstaadoration of the shepherds

Shorty peacin’ out.

Shorty peacin’ out.
Posted at 5:25 PM 4 notes Tagged: art historygangstaallegory of vanitytitian

West coast baller.

West coast baller.
Posted at 5:22 PM 3 notes Tagged: lorenzo lottoart historygangsta

Representin’

Representin’
Posted at 11:43 AM 33 notes Tagged: botticelligangstaart history