'Art is an aesthetic crossroads, where cultures and civilisations freely mix peacefully without borders or passports. It is the currency we use to trade with each other the fruits of our beliefs and the mysterious beauty of our faith and eternal hopes.' – Yusuf / Cat Stevens

Following on from the acclaimed book, Cat Stevens: Back Beyond by Yusuf / Cat Stevens, Genesis is delighted to present the companion fine art print edition. The book's specially created cover illustration, 'Another Side of Time' by Yusuf / Cat Stevens, is now available to own as a museum-quality print. Published in a small collector's edition of only 75 prints worldwide, each individually numbered artwork is checked and signed by the artist, Yusuf / Cat Stevens.

The Artist

Another Side of Time

'My life is one endless song.' - Yusuf / Cat Stevens

In a career of over 50 years, Yusuf / Cat Stevens has written and continues to share his captivating songs with millions of fans worldwide. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2019, he has also received the Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Song Collection.

Before his career in music began, Yusuf / Cat Stevens studied at Hammersmith School of Art having been inspired as a young boy by his uncle: a well-known Swedish painter, Hugo Wickman. Fans will be familiar with the illustrative album covers created by Yusuf / Cat Stevens, among them the iconic cover artworks featured on the triple-platinum releases, Tea for the Tillerman and Teaser and the Firecat.

Heavily involved with humanitarian causes, in 2003 he received the World Social Award for 'relief work helping children and victims of war'. In 2004, he received the Man of Peace Award of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates for his 'dedication to promoting peace.' Yusuf is continuing his humanitarian efforts with the launch of his global Peacetrain initiative.

The Fine Art Print

Another Side of Time

'I really didn't want to leave this world without knowing where I was going. And that was where I started my search: looking into the self, trying to find that place of peace. Where nobody could bother you, not even death itself.' - Yusuf / Cat Stevens

The artwork, 'Another Side of Time', by Yusuf / Cat Stevens was inspired by an 1880's engraving commonly known as 'The Flammarion Engraving' and was first displayed on the cover of his limited-edition memoir, Cat Stevens: Back Beyond. This beautifully illustrative self-portrait is now available to own as a large-format fine art print, published in a collector's edition of only 75 prints worldwide. Each individually numbered artwork is checked and signed by the artist, Yusuf / Cat Stevens.

Printed in lightfast inks onto heavyweight archival cotton rag paper, the 'Another Side of Time' fine art print is available with or without ash-wood framing. See below for more details and to make your selection.

Edition: 75 numbered prints

Signed by: Yusuf / Cat Stevens
Print size: 45cm x 50cm (18" x 20")
Framed size: 53 cm x 58cm (21" x 23")
Method: Archival Giclée using K3 Lightfast inks
Paper: 100% Cotton Hahnemuhle Photo Rag® 320gsm
Certificate of Authenticity: Signed by the publishers
Frame: Ash wood with acid-free mount and UV glaze

Another Side of Time

Cat Stevens: Back Beyond - Fine Art Print

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Following on from the acclaimed book, Cat Stevens: Back Beyond by Yusuf / Cat Stevens, Genesis is delighted to present the Cat Stevens: Back Beyond fine art print edition. Now, the book's specially created cover illustration by Yusuf / Cat Stevens is available to own as a museum-quality print.

Available from: December 2022
Published: April 2022
Dimensions: 18in x 20in