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16×20 in · 29.7 × 42 cmClassic single piece$46.99$27.99 ▾
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Every cold poster is made to order and printed in the USA on heavyweight matte paper · rich, true-to-cover color with no glare or cheap gloss.
Choose it unframed (it ships rolled in a rigid tube, ready for any standard off-the-shelf frame) or framed. Framed orders arrive with your print already mounted behind a shatterproof front and hanging hardware included · ready to hang out of the box.
Four sizes, all in inches so they fit standard US frames: 11×14, 16×20, 18×24 and 24×36.
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Every cold poster is made to order and printed in the USA on heavyweight matte paper · rich, true-to-cover color with no glare or cheap gloss.
Choose it unframed (it ships rolled in a rigid tube, ready for any standard off-the-shelf frame) or framed. Framed orders arrive with your print already mounted behind a shatterproof front and hanging hardware included · ready to hang out of the box.
Four sizes, all in inches so they fit standard US frames: 11×14, 16×20, 18×24 and 24×36.
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- Made to order & printed in the USA
- Heavyweight matte paper, true-to-cover color
- Tracked delivery on every order
- Framed or unframed, four inch sizes
- Original designs · not mass-printed stock
What are the shipping costs?
Shipping is a small flat fee (from $4.90) and becomes FREE once your order reaches the free-shipping threshold ($39). The exact cost is always shown in your cart before you pay.
When will my order ship?
Every poster is made to order and printed in the USA, then shipped fast · usually within a few business days. You'll get a tracking link in your shipping confirmation so you can follow it to your door.
Returns & damage
Not happy? You have 14 days to return it. Arrived damaged in transit? Send us a photo and we'll reprint and reship it free · no return needed.
Questions?
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How to hang & care for it
1 · Unbox & unroll
Lay the print flat for a few hours so it relaxes before you hang or frame it.
2 · Hang it
Framed prints arrive with hanging hardware ready to go. For unframed prints use a standard frame, clips or magnetic rails.
3 · Care
Keep it out of direct sunlight and dust the surface gently with a dry, soft cloth.
The short answer
What is the What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down? poster?
This is an art print of the album cover for What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down? by Public Enemy, made to hang on a wall. It brings the record's urgent, challenging spirit into a room where you can see it every day.
The story behind the cover
A Cover That Asks a Question
The title alone sets the tone: a direct question about what happens when the power fails and everything people rely on stops working. Public Enemy's cover carries that same tension into the image, with the bold, confrontational energy fans have come to associate with the group. It is a cover that does not wait for permission to be noticed.
On a wall, the print works as a conversation starter for anyone who knows the band and a quiet statement for anyone who does not. Hang it in a living room, a studio, a hallway, or beside a turntable, and the record's attitude stays present each time you walk past. It suits a space that already has a little edge to it.
Why this Public Enemy What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down? print stands out
Why a Fan Would Frame This One
If you have spent years with Public Enemy's music, this cover is more than an image; it is a piece of the story you keep returning to. Framing it turns a familiar album into a deliberate choice about what you want to see every day. It is a simple way to honor the band without making your home feel like a shrine.
- ✓Printed in the USA on heavyweight matte paper for a rich, non-glare finish.
- ✓Choose it framed for a ready-to-hang look, or unframed to fit a frame style you already love.
- ✓Available in several inch sizes, including a larger format for a statement piece above a sofa or desk.
Public Enemy What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down? poster, FAQ
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Bring the Grid Question Home
This art print of the What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down? cover by Public Enemy is made for fans who want the record's bold spirit on their walls. It is printed in the USA on heavyweight matte paper and offered framed or unframed in several inch sizes.
- Bold album cover artwork that carries the band's confrontational spirit onto your wall.
- Heavyweight matte paper printed in the USA with a non-glare finish.
- Framed or unframed options in several inch sizes to fit your space.
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All posters follow the ISO A series, so they fit any standard off-the-shelf frame. Printed edge to edge, with no white border.
| Size | Centimetres | Inches (US) | Millimetres (UK/AU) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11×14 in | 21 × 29.7 cm | 8.3 × 11.7" | 210 × 297 mm |
| 16×20 in | 29.7 × 42 cm | 11.7 × 16.5" | 297 × 420 mm |
| 18×24 in | 42 × 59.4 cm | 16.5 × 23.4" | 420 × 594 mm |
| 24×36 in | 59.4 × 84.1 cm | 23.4 × 33.1" | 594 × 841 mm |
How each size reads on a wall
A2 and A1 work best above a sofa or a bed.
About our frames
Unframed
Ships rolled in a rigid tube, ready for any standard off-the-shelf frame.
Black, aluminium
Anodised aluminium profile with a plexiglass front. Light, impact-resistant and it will not warp or yellow over the years.
Chrome, aluminium
Same aluminium build in a polished chrome finish, with plexiglass glazing for lightness and longevity.
Every frame ships assembled with the print already mounted, plus hanging hardware.