Artist's multiple

Artist's multiple is a series of identical art objects produced or commissioned by an artist according to their idea, usually a signed made specifically for selling.

Multiples have been described as among the most accessible and affordable forms of contemporary art on the market.. They may take the form of 2D print, 3D sculpture or installation piece. Producing work as multiple allows artists to reach a wider market while maintaining the work's artistic integrity.

Multiples are united by their lack of uniqueness, usually regarded as a prerequisite in a work of art. Many are by artists who work solely with the concept of the multiple. The challenge to the artist is in finding ways of realizing an idea that can be repeated time and again. Thus part of the creative challenge comes in researching new methods and sourcing new materials, leading to some unlikely collaborations between artist and fabricators.