Ryan Gander Print: Crying hat, lost without communication
Last updated: 7 October 2026
This Ryan Gander print, For I am a sign of a sign, Crying hat, lost without communication, is a Royal Academy edition of 100, signed, dated and numbered by the artist. Gander, who coordinated the 2026 Summer Exhibition, made it from a series of paintings he created with his non-verbal son. It is a 50 x 50cm screenprint and digital print, and the RA shop sells it for £600. It was available to buy on 7 October 2026.
What this Ryan Gander print is
The print comes from Gander's recent series of paintings, For I am a sign. The series looks at the gap between spoken and non-verbal communication. Gander made the paintings with his non-verbal son, who chose the images, and Gander then painted them.
This image references the Picture Exchange Communication System, known as PECS. It is a set of picture cards that SEND professionals use to communicate with children who don't speak.
Edition details
- Artist: Ryan Gander OBE RA, coordinator of the Summer Exhibition 2026
- Medium: screenprint and digital print
- Size: 50 x 50cm
- Edition: 100, plus 16 artist's proofs
- Finishing: signed, dated and numbered by the artist
- Made at: the RA Schools print workshop
- Price: £600 from the Royal Academy shop
- Certificate: the RA says this print does not come with a certificate of authenticity
Who the Ryan Gander print suits
- Summer Exhibition visitors: it is an edition by the artist who coordinated the 2026 show.
- People with a personal link to SEND: the image references the PECS picture cards that SEND professionals use.
- First-time print buyers: at £600 it is a signed, numbered edition by a Royal Academician.
Gander lives and works in Suffolk. According to the RA, his work over two decades spans sculpture, writing, architecture, painting, typefaces and performance, and he also teaches. Our Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2026 review covers the show he coordinated.
The limits
There is no certificate of authenticity, so the signature and the number on the print are your record. Keep the RA receipt with it.
The price is for the print unframed, so framing adds to the cost.
How to buy this Ryan Gander print
The Royal Academy shop sells it directly. The RA aims to deliver artwork within 14 days, and UK delivery is free on orders over £50. The RA is also a member of the Own Art scheme, which offers finance for buying original art.
Ryan Gander print at the Royal Academy
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Ryan Gander print?
£600 from the Royal Academy shop, checked on 7 October 2026.
Is it a signed edition?
Yes. Each print is signed, dated and numbered by Ryan Gander. The edition is 100, plus 16 artist's proofs.
Does it come with a certificate?
No. The RA says this print does not come with a certificate of authenticity.
What is the print about?
It comes from Gander's For I am a sign series, made with his non-verbal son, and references the PECS picture cards used to communicate with children.
Where was it made?
In the RA Schools print workshop at the Royal Academy.
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