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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.
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Posters & frames
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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Everything about this print
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.
Posters you'll actually want on your wall.
- 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?
Anything not covered here, just reach us at [email protected].
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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's Going On poster?
This is an art print of the album cover for Marvin Gaye's What's Going On, made to hang on a wall as a standalone piece of decor. Its muted, layered palette and centered composition make it a calm focal point in living rooms, offices, and hallways.
The story behind the cover
Reading the cover as a wall piece
The cover is built on a quiet, layered palette, with tones that shift softly from one area to the next rather than competing for attention. Its composition gives the portrait room to breathe, with open space around the subject so the eye settles on the image first and the lettering second. As a print, that restraint reads as warm rather than busy.
On a wall, the print works best where it can be seen at a comfortable distance, such as above a sofa, beside a record player, or in a hallway where it greets guests. Its tones pair easily with wood, linen, and plain painted walls, so it can anchor a room without much else around it. Soft daylight brings out the gradations, while a warm lamp deepens the mood after dark.
Why this Marvin Gaye What's Going On print stands out
Why this print
This poster reproduces the album cover at a scale meant for display. It is printed in the USA on heavyweight matte paper, so the colors sit evenly and the surface avoids glare under lamps and windows. You can order it framed or unframed, depending on whether you want a ready to hang piece or a print to frame yourself.
- ✓Printed in the USA for consistent color across every copy
- ✓Heavyweight matte paper with a soft, low glare finish
- ✓Available framed or unframed in several sizes, including a larger format
Marvin Gaye What's Going On poster, FAQ
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A wall print of the What's Going On cover
This art print reproduces the album cover of Marvin Gaye's What's Going On for display on a wall. Its warm, layered palette and balanced composition suit living spaces, studios, and offices.
- Printed in the USA on heavyweight matte paper
- Soft, low glare finish that suits lamp and window light
- Framed or unframed options in several sizes
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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.