Two new art print releases arrive at Maddox Gallery this November, each bringing together five works by The Connor Brothers and Will Martyr. The Ride or Die print edition by The Connor Brothers features some of the duo’s most recognisable imagery, while Will Martyr’s And We Still Dream captures the vivid colour and escapism of his paintings. We explore the artworks, the fine art techniques used to reproduce them and how collectors can acquire these limited-edition prints.
Ten prints, two of Britain’s most distinctive Contemporary art practices and two exclusive new art print releases from Maddox Gallery. This November, The Connor Brothers and Will Martyr are each unveiling a new print edition, bringing together some of the imagery for which they are best known. From The Connor Brothers’ provocative humour to Will Martyr’s escapist landscapes, each boxed set contains five individually signed and numbered prints. And with just 25 sets of each available, alongside five artist’s proofs, collectors will need to be quick to secure theirs.
Join us as we take a closer look at the works selected for each print edition, the techniques used to create them and how to register your interest ahead of their release later this month.
What Are The Connor Brothers and Will Martyr’s New Print Releases?
Maddox Gallery’s latest print releases comprise two new collections: Ride or Die (2026), a Connor Brothers print edition featuring five of the duo’s signature images, and And We Still Dream (2026), a set of five vibrant Will Martyr prints. Both boxed collections are limited to 25 sets, priced at £4,950 each and available to buy online from 26 November.
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Art print editions by |
The Connor Brothers |
Will Martyr |
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Print Edition |
Ride or Die (2026) |
And We Still Dream (2026) |
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Technique |
Pigment prints with silkscreen varnish; one hand-coloured with oil stick and varnish |
Pigment prints with gold leaf embellishment and art gloss varnish |
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Edition Size |
25 sets + 5 artist’s proofs |
25 sets + 5 artist’s proofs |
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Signature |
All five prints individually signed and numbered |
All five prints individually signed and numbered |
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Price |
£4,950 per set |
£4,950 per set |
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Release Date |
26 November 2026 |
26 November 2026 |
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Register Interest |
From 12 November 2026 |
From 12 November 2026 |
The Connor Brothers’ New Prints: Wit, Romance and Rebellion in Ride or Die
The Connor Brothers, Ride or Die (2026), Edition of 25 + 5 AP's, Set of 5
In Ride or Die, The Connor Brothers use humour, satire and irreverent combinations of imagery and text to explore attitudes towards love and freedom. Across five very different prints, their sharp wit finds poignancy and occasional absurdity in the complexities of human behaviour.
Freedom Ain’t Free and Ride or Die recreate the visuals of vintage American Western films, a genre steeped in romanticised ideals of masculinity and heroism. Two women in cowboy attire confidently occupy a world traditionally dominated by men in Freedom Ain’t Free, with the title hinting at the price of independence. Ride or Die explores a different kind of commitment, depicting a cowboy galloping across a fiery landscape with a woman in his arms. The title evokes the idea of a beloved partner who will stand by you through thick and thin, bringing a contemporary expression of romantic loyalty to the imagery of the Old West.
Main Character Energy and When I’m Hungry I Eat come from The Connor Brothers’ Regression series, with their childlike depictions of a dinosaur and a shark. The dinosaur’s caption pokes fun at the modern obsession with being the star of your own story, while the shark’s deadpan declaration exposes our tendency to overthink even the most basic human instincts, burdening them with anxieties and rules.
The fifth Connor Brothers print, I Fucking Love You, combines a floral still life reminiscent of a Dutch Golden Age painting with a bold, handwritten declaration of love. The contrast between the classicism of the flowers and the coarse language is both funny and touching, suggesting that the most heartfelt expressions of affection don’t necessarily have to be the most polite.
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Who Are The Connor Brothers?
The Connor Brothers posing in their studio © The Connor Brothers
The Connor Brothers are British artists James Golding and Mike Snelle, who began working together in 2012 under the fictional identities of American twins Franklyn and Brendan Connor. They maintained an elaborate backstory, including an upbringing in a secretive cult, until 2014 when they revealed their true identities. Discover more about The Connor Brothers and their work at Maddox Gallery.
From Original to Print Edition: How The Connor Brothers Prints Were Made
The Connor Brothers prints in Ride or Die employ fine art printing techniques that reproduce the rich colours and intricate details of the artists’ original imagery with exceptional clarity. Four are pigment prints finished with silkscreen varnish, which adds depth and texture to the surface. The fifth combines pigment printing with hand-applied oil stick and varnish, giving the print a painterly quality and making each impression subtly different from the next.
WHY COLLECT THE CONNOR BROTHERS?
Will Martyr Prints: How And We Still Dream Translates His Paintings of Stillness 
Will Martyr, And We Still Dream (2026), Edition of 25 + 5 AP’s, Set of 5
Sun-drenched terraces, tropical beaches and snow-covered Alpine landscapes: the five works in the new Will Martyr print edition And We Still Dream offer glimpses of places we might long to visit, or perhaps remember from holidays past. Despite their absence of people, they retain the wonderful sense of stillness and escapism that characterises Martyr’s paintings. Together, they reveal how the artist uses familiar holiday settings, saturated colour and carefully chosen titles to evoke a sense of anticipation and contentment.
Two prints are set in the Alps. In This Makes It All Worthwhile, a pair of orange deckchairs face a breathtaking panorama of snow-covered peaks, capturing the satisfaction of reaching somewhere special and enjoying a well-earned rest. A World to Enjoy depicts a colourful collection of skis and poles against a mountain backdrop, their absent owners leaving us to imagine a day spent exploring the slopes.
The remaining three works turn to warmer climes. Where We Are Ourselves portrays a Mediterranean terrace overlooking a coastal town, with wicker chairs gathered around a table and a straw hat suggesting someone has only just stepped away. In We Have Found All We Need, thatched parasols, colourful inflatables and refreshments evoke the simple pleasures of a tropical beach holiday. Here, We Are Whole, meanwhile, features a pink flamingo inflatable and patterned swimming ring, bringing a playful touch to an otherwise tranquil poolside scene.
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Who Is Will Martyr?
Will Martyr sitting in his studio
Born in Eastbourne in 1980, British Contemporary artist Will Martyr studied at the Slade School of Fine Art and the Royal College of Art before spending time living and working in New York. A self-described colourist, he has exhibited internationally and developed a longstanding relationship with Maddox Gallery. His paintings are inspired by his travels, although the places he depicts often combine elements of different locations, mixing memories of real destinations with imagined details. Discover more about Will Martyr at Maddox Gallery.
From Canvas to Edition: Keeping the Colour in And We Still Dream
Each Will Martyr print in And We Still Dream is a museum-quality giclée reproduction of an original artwork, produced using archival pigment inks on 330gsm Somerset paper. This fine art printing process captures the vivid colours and subtle tonal variations of Martyr’s paintings with exceptional precision. Gold leaf embellishments and gloss varnish add further richness to the printed surface, introducing touches of metallic lustre.
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COLLECTOR INSIGHT: TWO ARTISTS, TWO WAYS INTO PRINT The relationship between image and text is essential for The Connor Brothers, with familiar imagery given new meaning through witty, provocative captions. Will Martyr’s prints rely on the expressive power of colour and composition, inviting viewers to imagine themselves in the scenes he depicts. Both editions preserve the character of the artists’ original works, while offering collectors a more-accessible way to experience them. |
The Connor Brothers in 2026: A Collection of Familiar Favourites
The new Ride or Die print edition revisits themes explored in The Connor Brothers’ 2025 Maddox Gallery exhibition of the same name, which examined ideas of rebellion, individuality and conformity through the imagery of the American West. Alongside these Western-inspired works, the collection includes two prints from the duo’s Regression series and a floral still life, offering a broader look at their artistic practice beyond the vintage paperback imagery with which they first became associated.
The Connor Brothers have previously collaborated with Maddox Gallery on limited editions, including These Are Crazy Days (2021), a print also signed by Noel Gallagher in support of Teenage Cancer Trust.
Will Martyr, In the Arms of New Love (2025)
Will Martyr in 2026: The Places We Return To
Earlier this year, Will Martyr presented ‘Sun Dazed’, his fourth solo exhibition with Maddox Gallery. His latest print release, And We Still Dream, brings together five paintings created between 2022 and 2026, offering a window into his work over the past few years.
It follows In the Arms of New Love (2025), the first limited-edition print collaboration between Martyr and Maddox Gallery. Read more about his approach to painting and printmaking in ‘Will Martyr: Architecture, Colour and the Stillness of Joy’.
"This collection of prints takes you on an immersive journey through visual and emotional landscapes that balance the surreal and the tangible. The flawless compositions of beaches and mountains, combined with vibrant colour-contrasts and motifs, makes each print not just a visual delight but a share of a personal memory. Each print works together to encapsulate the universal experience of holidays, peace and happiness. Together, they form a considered collection of works that explore the enduring relationship between memory, place and emotion" – Will Martyr
Will Martyr's latest print release set, And We Still Dream (2026) hanging on the wall.
How the Maddox Print Releases Work
Collectors can register their interest in The Connor Brothers’ Ride or Die and Will Martyr’s And We Still Dream from 12 November 2026, ahead of both collections going on sale online on 26 November. Priced at £4,950 each, the boxed editions contain five individually signed and numbered prints and are limited to 25 sets per artist, plus five artist’s proofs. The prints are available exclusively as complete sets and cannot be purchased individually.
Orders placed before 14 December are eligible for Christmas delivery, and gallery collection is also available.
For more guidance on assessing limited-edition prints, including edition sizes and artist’s proofs, read Maddox Gallery’s Print Report Vol. 03.
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COLLECTOR INSIGHT: BOTH ARTISTS AT ART MIAMI 2026 Maddox Gallery will be presenting original works by The Connor Brothers and Will Martyr at Art Miami, which takes place from 1-6 December 2026. The annual fair brings together leading international galleries, collectors and art professionals for six days dedicated to modern and Contemporary art. |
Discover The Connor Brothers and Will Martyr at Maddox Gallery
Two unique collections, each limited to just 25 boxed sets, Ride or Die and And We Still Dream will be available from 26 November 2026. Register your interest ahead of the launch, browse The Connor Brothers art for sale and Will Martyr art for sale, or speak to a Maddox Art Advisor for further information.
