Axel - Gay German Astronaut Art Print

Axel stands at the threshold of time and space, a gay German astronaut suspended between past and future. His steel-blue eyes reflect a universe both familiar and unknown—an explorer not just of the stars, but of identity, queerness, and self. His steampunk-inspired spacesuit glows under celestial light, its intricate embroidery whispering of Wilhelmine-era craftsmanship, Bauhaus precision, and Weimar decadence. Burnished brass and Byzantine filigree lace his retro-futuristic cosmonaut gear, a relic of an alternate timeline where gay German pioneers left footprints among the constellations.

The curve of his helmet mirrors the celestial rings behind him. A cosmic halo, anointed with queer mythology, a baptism of moonlight and stardust. The orbiting planets are not just celestial bodies; they are silent witnesses to every hidden love story in a Prussian officer’s quarters, every whispered vow in Berlin’s cabarets, every act of defiance against laws that tried to erase men like him. Axel wears his legacy boldly—his waxed mustache a nod to 19th-century dandyism, his tailored suit a manifesto of resistance.

This is not just a LGBTQ+ sci-fi art print. It is an elegy, a revolution, a love letter to every queer soul who ever dreamed beyond gravity.

Forget cheap reproductions and printable posters: bold, vibrant, non-toxic pigment inks honor your art & the planet.

Choose a white border for a fresh and refined visual break between artwork & frame. Or no border for a bold, immersive viewing experience.

Warm white, archival-grade, 200gsm matte art paper: true-to-life tones without glare or distortion.

High-definition print lab techniques: sharper details and deeper saturation endure for generations.

FSC® certified—every tree's replaced, worker's treated fairly & local community's rights respected.

Timeless statements

Chevron cut FSC® certified wooden frames.

Ultra-clear perspex glaze.

Chic acid-free mount border used in art galleries and museums helps your art stay vivid and free from discoloration.

3 distinctive colors

Black: suits every style from bold modernity to gothic opulence.

White: helps art shine bright in dark rooms to lift your mood.

Natural: infuses warmth with its rich, honeyed tones.

Cost

Orders over $50 USD ship free.

Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.

Delivery Times

Production:

The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.

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Average shipping times:

USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks

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Returns and Refunds

1. You're welcome to open a return / exchange request within 30 days of your order's delivery.

2. All items for return must be delivered back in their original condition, with their original packaging included.

3. No guarantees your return will be approved if you send items back before the approval of your return request

4. No returns, refunds or exchanges on discounted or sale items.

5. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.

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