{"title":"Joan Cornellà","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eJoan Cornellà: dark humor turned global collector piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into the world of \u003cstrong\u003eJoan Cornellà\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Catalan artist whose wordless illustrations — populated by characters with frozen smiles and absurd situations — have become one of the most identifiable visual languages of contemporary art. From his viral comics on the Internet to his collector figures that sell out within minutes at every drop, Cornellà has imposed a pop pastel aesthetic doubled with deeply dark humor, which speaks to fans of pop culture and contemporary art collectors alike. At \u003cstrong\u003eMTHOR Shop\u003c\/strong\u003e, we curate the \u003cstrong\u003evinyl figures, sculptures, signed prints, art toys and limited editions\u003c\/strong\u003e from the artist — numbered pieces, delivered with their certificate of authenticity and \u003cstrong\u003eauthenticated by our team of experts\u003c\/strong\u003e before shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story of a pop icon: who is Joan Cornellà?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in Barcelona in 1981, \u003cstrong\u003eJoan Cornellà Vázquez\u003c\/strong\u003e started by publishing his comics in the Spanish press before becoming, in the early 2010s, one of the most shared artists on the Internet. His secret: an ultra-short format (six panels), a style with pastel colors close to vintage American comics, characters in permanent smiles, and punchlines of absurd cruelty that take the total opposite of their joyful packaging. A recipe that turns every panel into a viral.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom this digital popularity grew an international career: solo exhibitions from Tokyo to Hong Kong via Mexico, Madrid, New York, Paris and London; collaborations with \u003cstrong\u003eVans, MTV, Coca-Cola Japan, Adidas\u003c\/strong\u003e; limited editions with collector studios \u003cstrong\u003eAPPortfolio\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hong Kong) and \u003cstrong\u003eAllRightsReserved\u003c\/strong\u003e. His books — \u003cem\u003eMox Nox\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSot\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eZonzo\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e100% Jews\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePrendido\u003c\/em\u003e — have become references for an entire generation and feed a secondary collector market where his pieces often trade for several multiples of release price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding the Joan Cornellà universe: style, medium and symbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCornellà's style relies on a few visual markers immediately recognizable. The \u003cstrong\u003efaces\u003c\/strong\u003e first: frozen smile, exposed teeth, blank stare — a façade of happiness that never changes, even when the action turns nightmarish. The \u003cstrong\u003epalette\u003c\/strong\u003e next: soft pastels (pink, blue, yellow, mint green) reminiscent of 1950s advertising imagery, in total contrast with the darkness of the message. The \u003cstrong\u003ewordless format\u003c\/strong\u003e finally: no dialogue, no text, which makes his panels universally understandable and immensely shareable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the collector side, these markers become the codes of his figures and art toys:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe vinyl figure format\u003c\/strong\u003e (often 25-30 cm) which transposes the comic characters in 3D, with iconic scenes recreated — the character shooting himself, sending himself nowhere, smiling at his own end. \u003cstrong\u003eNumbered editions\u003c\/strong\u003e (often 500 to 999 copies) with \u003cstrong\u003ecertificate of authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e signed by the artist. \u003cstrong\u003eSigned prints\u003c\/strong\u003e in screenprint or giclee print, with pencil numbering. \u003cstrong\u003eSculptures and special drops\u003c\/strong\u003e via APPortfolio or AllRightsReserved, sold out within minutes at each release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe iconic Joan Cornellà pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Joan Cornellà selection covers the breadth of his collector universe. The \u003cstrong\u003eiconic vinyl figures\u003c\/strong\u003e include \u003cem\u003eSend Yourself Nowhere\u003c\/em\u003e (the character shipped in a cardboard box), \u003cem\u003eSelfie Killer\u003c\/em\u003e (the famous selfie scene gone wrong), \u003cem\u003eHugo\u003c\/em\u003e (the recurring character with his unflappable smile) and the figures from the \u003cem\u003ePrendido\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMox Nox\u003c\/em\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd to this the \u003cstrong\u003eAPPortfolio Hong Kong collaborations\u003c\/strong\u003e (numbered 30 cm vinyl figures in limited edition), the \u003cstrong\u003eAllRightsReserved drops\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003esigned posters and prints\u003c\/strong\u003e taking the most famous panels, the \u003cstrong\u003ecollector books\u003c\/strong\u003e in special edition (\u003cem\u003eMox Nox\u003c\/em\u003e hardcover, \u003cem\u003eSot\u003c\/em\u003e first edition), and the \u003cstrong\u003efashion collabs\u003c\/strong\u003e like the Vans x Joan Cornellà series. Each piece is an object that condenses the artist's visual identity — both contemporary art piece and pop culture statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy your Joan Cornellà piece at MTHOR\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMTHOR Shop is specialized in selling \u003cstrong\u003eauthenticated\u003c\/strong\u003e collector pieces. Every Joan Cornellà piece in our catalog goes through a rigorous check by our team of experts: we verify the \u003cstrong\u003ecertificate of authenticity (COA)\u003c\/strong\u003e accompanying the piece, the \u003cstrong\u003eedition number\u003c\/strong\u003e engraved or printed, the \u003cstrong\u003econsistency with the official drop\u003c\/strong\u003e (provenance APPortfolio, AllRightsReserved or other studio), the \u003cstrong\u003equality of the original packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e (box, sleeve, inserts) and the \u003cstrong\u003eofficial seal\u003c\/strong\u003e for new pieces. For signed prints, we verify the \u003cstrong\u003esignature consistency\u003c\/strong\u003e against the artist's public references. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/authenticite\"\u003eLearn more about our authentication process\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe offer \u003cstrong\u003eworldwide delivery in 2 to 8 days, home delivery against signature\u003c\/strong\u003e, with real-time tracking by email and WhatsApp. Fragile pieces (vinyl figures, sculptures, framed prints) are shipped in \u003cstrong\u003ecustom reinforced packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent any damage in transit. You benefit from \u003cstrong\u003e4x interest-free payment\u003c\/strong\u003e via Klarna or Scalapay, and a customer service based in France available Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm. If anything goes wrong, our 14-day return policy protects you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ — Joan Cornellà at MTHOR\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do you check the authenticity of a Joan Cornellà piece?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authenticity of a Joan Cornellà piece is verified on several criteria: the presence of the \u003cstrong\u003ecertificate of authenticity (COA)\u003c\/strong\u003e accompanying the work, the \u003cstrong\u003eedition number\u003c\/strong\u003e (e.g. 234\/999) engraved under the base or printed on the COA, the \u003cstrong\u003eofficial provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e (drop APPortfolio, AllRightsReserved, or partner studio) with original packaging and seal, and the \u003cstrong\u003equality of printing and molding\u003c\/strong\u003e matching official references. For prints, we verify the \u003cstrong\u003epencil signature\u003c\/strong\u003e and numbering. Our team systematically checks each of these elements before shipping. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/authenticite\"\u003eSee the full process\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a Joan Cornellà vinyl figure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evinyl figure\u003c\/strong\u003e is an art toy figure molded in vinyl (soft PVC), generally 25 to 30 cm tall, which reproduces in 3D a character or iconic scene from an artist. For Joan Cornellà, these figures take the most famous scenes from his panels — each piece is numbered and printed in limited edition (often 500 to 999 copies), produced in collaboration with a recognized collector studio (APPortfolio, AllRightsReserved).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the piece delivered with its original box and COA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. All our new Joan Cornellà pieces are delivered \u003cstrong\u003ein their original packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e (box, sleeve, inserts), \u003cstrong\u003eofficial seal intact\u003c\/strong\u003e, and accompanied by their \u003cstrong\u003ecertificate of authenticity (COA)\u003c\/strong\u003e numbered and signed. For rare \u003cem\u003esecond-hand\u003c\/em\u003e pieces or \u003cem\u003eopen box\u003c\/em\u003e, the box condition and COA presence are specified on the product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the delivery time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe ship \u003cstrong\u003eworldwide, with home delivery against signature in 2 to 8 days\u003c\/strong\u003e. You benefit from real-time tracking by email and WhatsApp, regardless of your destination. Fragile pieces are shipped in custom reinforced packaging to guarantee arrival in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill I have to pay customs fees?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo, no customs fees are at your charge.\u003c\/strong\u003e MTHOR covers the entirety of customs fees and duties, regardless of your destination worldwide. The price displayed on the site is the final price you pay: no bad surprises at delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I return my piece if I'm not satisfied?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. You have \u003cstrong\u003e14 days after receipt\u003c\/strong\u003e to return your piece, provided it is in its original condition (intact box, unopened seal, COA present). The refund is processed within 24h after receipt of the return.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoing further\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso discover our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vinyles-collector\"\u003eCollector Vinyl Records\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/yeezy\"\u003eYeezy\u003c\/a\u003e collections to extend your collector universe beyond contemporary art. To learn more about our quality process, see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/authenticite\"\u003eour detailed authentication process\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"joan-cornella-send-yourself-nowhere-vinyl-figure","title":"Joan Cornella Send Yourself Nowhere Vinyl Figure","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the \u003cstrong\u003eJoan Cornella Send Yourself Nowhere Vinyl Figure\u003c\/strong\u003e, a must-have collectible for any sneaker and streetwear enthusiast. 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