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Bitchin', Hemsby, Norfolk - Graphic text-based art, color photography
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
pushes the limits of lens-based photography without the need for digital manipulation. He runs his own
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
H 16.15 in W 21.26 in D 1.38 in
Jenny Holzer, Inflammatory Essays 3 - LED Sculpture, Light Art, Text-based Art
By Jenny Holzer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Jenny Holzer (American, b. 1950)
Inflammatory Essays 3, 1982/2002
Medium: Electronic tri-color mini-LED panel, with anodized aluminium housing, incl. power adapter
Dimensions: 10.1 x...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
LED Light
H 3.98 in W 5.01 in D 1.5 in
"#Pleasantcats" Large Scale Conceptual Text Based, Abstract Painting
By David Kramer
Located in New York, NY
composition. Fusing aspects of pop art, gestural abstraction and contemporary text based art, this large
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
H 61 in W 59 in D 1.75 in
Signed, Sealed and Delivered (Visual Language, Text, Linguistic Code, 25% OFF)
Located in Kansas City, MO
, Linguistic Codes, Word and Image, Improvisational Painting, Text-Based Art, Verbal Expression, Communication
Category
2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Archival Paper, Lithograph
"HER" Text-based, abstract
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
increasingly focused on the way in which I approach art-making and examining my practice. For me, art-making
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Panel
"Architecture Joke" Conceptual Text Based Painting
By David Kramer
Located in New York, NY
This conceptual text based painting by New York artist, David Kramer, combines stylized painting of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
"Double Fantasty" Text Based Conceptual Painting
By David Kramer
Located in New York, NY
large scale conceptual text based by New York artist, David Kramer reads: "I am all for socialism if it
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
"Tired Act" Text Based Conceptual Fiber Artwork
By David Kramer
Located in New York, NY
This text based fiber work by New York artist, David Kramer incorporates elements of crafting known
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
"Backstage Rant" Conceptual Text Based Painting
By David Kramer
Located in New York, NY
This large scale conceptual text based painting by New York artist, David Kramer, features, in bold
Category
2010s Conceptual Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Conceptual Text Based Painting "Lousy Director"
By David Kramer
Located in New York, NY
this conceptual work on paper, the imagery of a film director is overwritten with the text: ...I am
Category
2010s Conceptual Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil, Pencil
Calm Before - Text Based Contemporary Abstraction, Red and Black
By Vivian Liddell
Located in Gilroy, CA
"Calm Before," is a text based contemporary abstraction by artist Vivian Liddell. This piece is
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Spray Paint, Ink, Monotype
Satirical Text Based Conceptual Painting: "Log Entries..."
By David Kramer
Located in New York, NY
work on paper, the text "Handmade Memes... Old World Flavor." is hand drawn to look like cut wood logs
Category
2010s Conceptual Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil, Pencil
H 38 in W 26.5 in D 0.005 in
"NeoRealism (on the Subway)" conceptual, text based work on paper
By David Kramer
Located in New York, NY
this conceptual work on paper, the text "Keeping it Real...Whatever That Means" is written in bold
Category
2010s Conceptual Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Enamel
H 38 in W 25 in D 0.005 in
"Dual Chamber Confinement Study" watercolor ink, text based conceptual painting
By Patricia Smith
Located in New York, NY
text captions point to a process of capturing ideas floating in the mental field and translating them
Category
2010s Conceptual Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Archival Paper
How Would You Like To Have- Mixed Media Text Based Abstract Work on Paper
By Vivian Liddell
Located in Gilroy, CA
"How Would You Like To Have," is a text based mixed media contemporary abstraction by artist Vivian
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint, Monotype, Thread, Ink
Imaginary Realities
By Lawrence Weiner
Located in Toronto, Ontario
of Weiner's text-based art, utilizing his signature typeface and bright primary colors to give life
Category
1990s Conceptual Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Conceptual Text Based Painting "Paved with Gold" (tax the poor, feed the rich)
By David Kramer
Located in New York, NY
this conceptual work on paper, the title: "Paved with Gold" counters the text which overwrites the
Category
2010s Conceptual Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil, Pencil
H 38 in W 26 in D 0.005 in
Large Sky Blue Color Iris Print Text Based Conceptual Muse X LA Artist 1 of 2 A
By Fred Fehlau
Located in Surfside, FL
, 2011
Selected Exhibitions:
2014 The Avant-Guard Collection, Orange County Museum of Art, Newport Beach
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Digital Pigment
Large Sky Blue Color Iris Print Text Based Conceptual Muse X LA Artist 1 of 2 B
By Fred Fehlau
Located in Surfside, FL
, 2011
Selected Exhibitions:
2014 The Avant-Guard Collection, Orange County Museum of Art, Newport Beach
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Digital Pigment
Beyond the Streets: Skateboard w/COA signed by RETNA (Limited Edition of 100)
By RETNA
Located in New York, NY
influences such as illuminated manuscripts, Renaissance imagery, and contemporary text-based art. Religious
Category
2010s Street Art More Art
Materials
Screen, Maple
H 32 in W 8.5 in D 0.5 in
Skateboard Skate deck (Blue) with COA hand signed by RETNA - Lt. Ed. of only 100
By RETNA
Located in New York, NY
artistic influences such as illuminated manuscripts, Renaissance imagery, and contemporary text-based art
Category
2010s Street Art More Art
Materials
Maple, Screen
H 32 in W 8.5 in D 0.3 in
Vagos y Reinas (Vagabonds and Queens), Hand Signed, Numbered by RETNA and El Mac
By RETNA
Located in New York, NY
imagery, and contemporary text-based art. Religious architecture and décor have long been a focus of his
Category
Early 2000s Street Art More Art
Materials
Offset, Ink, Board
H 9.25 in W 12 in D 2.25 in
More Space Junk - Vibrant Acrylic Artwork on Canvas
By Ricky Hunt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-based art, graffiti markings and cartoon like imagery as “chaotic order pouring from the watery depths
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Space Junk 22 - Vibrant Original Acrylic Artwork on Canvas
By Ricky Hunt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
text-based art, graffiti markings and cartoon like imagery as “chaotic order pouring from the watery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Madre (Mother), dazzling Silkscreen w/ crystallina (diamond dust) hand signed/n
By RETNA
Located in New York, NY
influences such as illuminated manuscripts, Renaissance imagery, and contemporary text-based art. Religious
Category
2010s Street Art Abstract Prints
Materials
Glitter, Screen
Wilhold Up the Mirror Photograph and Mixed Media Assemblage Wall Hanging Artwork
By Dennis Hopper
Located in Surfside, FL
Minimalism, Arte Povera, Conceptual and Text-based art. He was a member of the Board of Trustees of Dia Art
Category
1960s Conceptual Mixed Media
Materials
Ceramic, Wood, Mixed Media
Robert Indiana 'A Streetcar Named Desire' Signed, Limited Edition Pop Art Print
By Robert Indiana
Located in San Rafael, CA
text-based Pop art practice. Throughout his career, Indiana reconfigured the aesthetics of American
Category
1970s Pop Art More Prints
Materials
Screen
Signed 1963 ROBERT INDIANA print (Robert Indiana prints)
By Robert Indiana
Located in NEW YORK, NY
graphic, predominantly text-based Pop art practice. Throughout his career, Indiana reimagined the
Category
1960s Surrealist Photography
Materials
Black and White, Engraving, Etching, Photogravure, Lithograph, Screen
"Mystery Box (Boîte mystère)" Ben Vautier, Fluxus Movement Conceptual Sculpture
By Ben Vautier
Located in New York, NY
× 2 7/16 inches
Ben Vautier was a French artist known for his text-based paintings, such as L'art
Category
1960s Conceptual Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paper
H 3.813 in W 2.75 in D 2.438 in
Robert-Indiana "Love is God-(2014)"
By Robert Indiana
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
including sculptures, prints, and paintings and epitomizes the artist’s graphic, predominantly text-based
Category
2010s Pop Art Interior Prints
Materials
Screen
This is Only a Reality of Special Consensus, Silkscreen on Arches paper SIGNED/N
Located in New York, NY
before before artists like Jenny Holzer became famous for text-based political art. The edition was
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Truth Before Power
By Jenny Holzer
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Jenny Holzer (b. 1950) is a multi-disciplinary American artist best known for her text-based public
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
Abstract Art, Contemporary, Minimal, Abstract, Text- Based, Painting
By Enn Erisalu
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
1951. He studied art in Florence, London, the University of Oregon and at the Art Center College of
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
H 40 in W 52 in D 1.5 in
"Read Red, " Modern Art, Text- Based, Red, Acrylic Painting
By Enn Erisalu
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
"Read Red" (1990)
Acrylic on canvas
58 x 68 x 1.5 inches (framed)
This modern art uses bold red
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 58 in W 68 in D 1.5 in
"Same, " Modern Art, Abstract, Text- Based, Mixed Media, Painting
By Enn Erisalu
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Estonia and immigrated to Canada in 1951. He studied art in Florence, London, the University of Oregon and
Category
1990s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic
H 38 in W 45 in D 1 in
Text-based Artwork, Photography with Words, Red, Black
By Hamish Fulton
Located in Inglewood, CA
Text-based Artwork, Photography with Words, Red, Black
Hamish Fulton
Photography
1988
25 x 41 in
Category
1980s Modern Color Photography
Materials
Ink, Photographic Paper
Half as Bad As Dad Text Based Painting, Adam mars, Text, Social Commentary
By Adam Mars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogansfunction as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to reflec...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Panel
Buried Alive In His Own Dirt Text Based Painting, Adam Mars, Text, Graphic
By Adam Mars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogansfunction as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to reflec...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint, Acrylic
Memory Melody, Contemporary, Minimal, Text- Based, Mixed Media Painting
By Enn Erisalu
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This abstract, text-based work by Enn Erisalu is a minimal and fun play on words, which reads
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
H 49.25 in W 72 in D 1.5 in
Black and Blue, Contemporary, Minimal, Abstract, Text-Based Painting
By Enn Erisalu
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This abstract, contemporary, minimal, text-based work by Enn Erisalu, uses jumbled black and blue
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
H 68 in W 60 in D 1.5 in
Immaturing with Age, Adam Mars, 2018, Mixed Media, Text Based Painting
By Adam Mars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogans function as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to refle...
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Panel
1991, Adam Mars, Text Based Painting, Cultural Commentary, Graphic, Pattern
By Adam Mars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogans function as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to refle...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Spray Paint, Acrylic
1994, Adam Mars, Text Based Painting, Cultural Commentary, Graphic, Pattern
By Adam Mars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogans function as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to refle...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Acrylic, Panel
Same Country, Different World, Adam Mars, 2018, Mixed Media, Text Based Painting
By Adam Mars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogans function as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to refle...
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Panel
"To See Takes Time" original hand printed, text-based, female portrait
Located in New Orleans, LA
From a series called "She Said." This is a hand-stamped, text-based, original portrait done with
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Culture in Duh Kline, Text Based Painting, Adam Mars, Cultural Commentary
By Adam Mars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogansfunction as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to reflec...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Panel
The Argument
By David Skeens
Located in Columbus, OH
50. A wonderful series of word text-based art printed in crisp clean and simple black on white
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Screen
Someone Needs to Keep the Edge, Adam Mars, 2018, Mixed Media, Text Based
By Adam Mars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogans function as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to refle...
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Panel
For Eli Broad or Some Rich Broad, Adam Mars, Text Based Painting
By Adam Mars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogansfunction as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to reflec...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Panel
Cigarettes Are Gross, Can I Have One, Adam Mars, 2018, Mixed Media, Text Based
By Adam Mars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogans function as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to refle...
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Panel
My Favorite Color is Red Flag, Adam Mars, 2018, Mixed Media, Text Based Painting
By Adam Mars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogans function as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to refle...
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Panel
A Brain Like Brad Pitt's Face Text Based Painting, Adam Mars, Cultural Comment
By Adam Mars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogansfunction as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to reflec...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Panel
I Will Photoshop My Past, 2013, Adam Mars, Acrylic, Faux Brick Panel, Text Based
By Adam Mars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogansfunction as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to reflec...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Brick, Acrylic, Panel
Were Sooo Dum An Whey Dont' Evan Kare, 2013, Adam Mars, Text Based, Faux Brick
By Adam Mars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogansfunction as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to reflec...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Brick, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Panel
DO NOT DANCE FOR PAY
By Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
, the artist has been producing text-based conceptual and often public art messages in multiple medias
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Archival Ink
SWEET GRASS SAGE AGAINST THE EMPIRE
By Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
, the artist has been producing text-based conceptual and often public art messages in multiple medias
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Archival Ink
NUANCE OF SKY WORDS BE FREE
By Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
, the artist has been producing text-based conceptual and often public art messages in multiple medias
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Archival Ink
Dick Seeger Text-based Lucite Art
By Dick Seeger
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Arizona artist Dick Seeger's collection of original sayings in black fonts on white lucite squares. Price is for set of three.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Lucite
"Maracas" Conceptual Text Based Painting
By David Kramer
Located in New York, NY
figure shaking percussion instruments, maracas . The overwritten text reads: "I am Still Drinking the
Category
2010s Conceptual Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil, Pencil
Susan Hutchinson "California Babylon" Dtd 1994 on Board
Located in Dallas, TX
his interests in Minimalism, Arte Povera, Conceptual and Text-based art. He was a member of the Board
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Enamel
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The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a piece of text based art in our inventory may begin at $209 and can go as high as $16,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,000.