The artist behind the icons
Artist. Visionary. Icon maker.
A singular British voice
Lincoln Townley has built a career on confronting the forces that shape public life: ambition, identity, power and the psychology of success.
A self-taught contemporary artist born in London in 1972, Townley transformed a turbulent personal history into a visual language recognised for its raw energy, vivid colour and uncompromising portraits.
His ICONS series brings that language face-to-face with the figures who define cinema, music and culture—turning familiar faces into charged, highly collectable works of art.
In the room with the icons
Townley’s world is not observed from a distance. It is built through real encounters—with the actors, musicians and cultural figures whose presence has shaped generations.
An international career
The ICONS editions
Hollywood and music legends are translated through Townley’s unmistakable palette into limited screen-print editions. Each release is produced in small numbers, studio finished, stamped and authenticated for collectors.
The work continues
New editions emerge from the studio throughout the year. Join the list for first access to releases, collaborations and collector events.
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