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Pink Flamingos is stewarded today by Emily Mayes, daughter of the original collectors, Dana and Victoria Mayes.

The collection began in 1978, when Emily's parents sourced original vintage art prints directly from printers, publishers, and artists—often through personal correspondence and long-term relationships. Much of the work was acquired in exceptional condition and stored flat, out of light, in original packaging for decades.

Raised around the collection and its documentation, Emily assumed responsibility for Pink Flamingos in 2023 to ensure the archive would remain intact, accurately represented, and preserved to archival standards. Her role is to care for the archive—overseeing condition, provenance, and the thoughtful release of each piece.

In addition to original vintage prints, Emily now oversees the creation of a limited number of museum-quality reproductions, produced from exceptionally well-preserved originals in the collection. These reproductions are created to preserve and share artwork that is no longer available on the market in comparable original condition and are always clearly labeled as such.

Pink Flamingos also offers thoughtfully curated home goods and accessories that bring the archive's aesthetic into everyday life—from puzzles and phone cases to home décor items, each designed to celebrate the timeless beauty of vintage art.

Pink Flamingos operates as a family-held archive rather than a trend-driven shop. Each piece—original, reproduction, or accessory—is presented with precision, transparency, and respect for its origin.

Dana Mayes visiting Turner Manufacturing circa 1980
Our collection began in 1978, when my parents—long before online marketplaces or digital catalogs—began sourcing original lithographs and fine art prints directly from printers, publishers, and estates. They were drawn to work from the early- and mid-20th century: pieces defined by strong composition, rich color, and skilled craftsmanship.
Photo of Pink Flamingos founder at early 1980s art booth displaying vintage prints, taken during the original in-person sales era
Dana Selling Prints at an Art Conference in the early 1980s
Over decades, they built relationships with printing houses and artists, often corresponding directly by letter. Many of the prints were acquired in bulk and stored flat in their original packaging, never framed, never displayed, and never sold. What began as a business over time became an archive.
Shipping tubes labeled ‘I'M HERE’ and shelves of vintage prints wrapped in brown kraft paper, stored in a garage — showing the hands-on legacy preservation of Pink Flamingos vintage art.
Bringing the archive online
I am their daughter, and today I steward this collection through Pink Flamingos.The works we offer are original editions—printed between the 1920s and 1970s—preserved in remarkable condition. These are not reproductions, revivals, or decorative reprints. They are vintage prints exactly as they were found: intact, vibrant, and historically grounded.
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my mother’s research into the artists remains part of the collection itself

What we offer is simple: original vintage art, carefully kept, and passed on intact.

Letters, notes, and documentation accompany the work, providing context that is often lost over time. Where possible, we share that history alongside the prints—not to romanticize the past, but to preserve it accurately. Pink Flamingos exists to reintroduce these works thoughtfully and responsibly. Each print is handled with care, described with precision, and offered with respect for its origin. This is not a trend-driven collection, but a preserved one—made available piece by piece.
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