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Gary John

American, b. 1957
Gary John's passion for street art began in 1985 when he started creating eye-catching works that would eventually captivate audiences around the world. Originally from Seattle, he made his way to Venice Beach in 2003, where he started selling his drawings on the Venice Boardwalk. After almost ten years of selling his work on the boardwalk and experiencing “a bout with homelessness,” John first exploded onto the international art scene during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was named one of 20 standout artists at the 2014 New York Affordable Art Fair. His artworks continue to be exhibited at galleries and major international art fairs in the United States, Asia, and Europe. Notable collectors include Kelly Clarkson. John cites Pablo Picasso, Keith Haring, and Jean-Michel Basquiat as his artistic inspirations. Other influences are comic books and American Pop Culture, which he infuses with emotional and impulsive gestures. His mixed media works blur the boundaries between Pop Art and Abstract Expressionism with Street Art elements.
Average Sold Price
$644
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Marilyn with a Bun -Original Quirky Figurative Pop Art Portrait by Gary John
Marilyn with a Bun -Original Quirky Figurative Pop Art Portrait by Gary John

Marilyn with a Bun -Original Quirky Figurative Pop Art Portrait by Gary John

By Gary John

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Gary John

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Paper, Acrylic, Newsprint

Beam Me Doggie - Original Quirky Figurative Pop Art on Newspaper by Gary John
Beam Me Doggie - Original Quirky Figurative Pop Art on Newspaper by Gary John

Beam Me Doggie - Original Quirky Figurative Pop Art on Newspaper by Gary John

By Gary John

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Gary John

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Newsprint

Twist on Starry - Abstract Vincent Van Gogh Inspired Artwork by Gary John
Twist on Starry - Abstract Vincent Van Gogh Inspired Artwork by Gary John

Twist on Starry - Abstract Vincent Van Gogh Inspired Artwork by Gary John

By Gary John

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Gary John

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Foam Board

My Tomato Soup - Framed Quirky Still Life Mixed Media Pop Artwork by Gary John
My Tomato Soup - Framed Quirky Still Life Mixed Media Pop Artwork by Gary John

My Tomato Soup - Framed Quirky Still Life Mixed Media Pop Artwork by Gary John

By Gary John

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Gary John

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Circus Circus - Original Gary John Street Art Painting on Newspaper
Circus Circus - Original Gary John Street Art Painting on Newspaper

Circus Circus - Original Gary John Street Art Painting on Newspaper

By Gary John

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Gary John

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

Banana With A Message - Original Gary John Street Art Food Painting on Newspaper
Banana With A Message - Original Gary John Street Art Food Painting on Newspaper

Banana With A Message - Original Gary John Street Art Food Painting on Newspaper

By Gary John

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Gary John

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

Mars - Original Gary John Street Art Space Painting on Newspaper
Mars - Original Gary John Street Art Space Painting on Newspaper

Mars - Original Gary John Street Art Space Painting on Newspaper

By Gary John

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Gary John

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

The Mouse Gets The Cheese - Street Art Original Painting on Newspaper
The Mouse Gets The Cheese - Street Art Original Painting on Newspaper

The Mouse Gets The Cheese - Street Art Original Painting on Newspaper

By Gary John

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Gary John

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

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Gary John Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMediumCreation Year
2026$265Abstract Paintings, Figurative PaintingsMixed Media, Acrylic Paint, Newsprint2023
2026$850Figurative PrintsNewsprint, Acrylic Paint2018
2026$875Figurative Paintings, Portrait PaintingsAcrylic Paint, Mixed Media, Newsprint2020
2026$800Mixed Media, Figurative PaintingsOil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint, Board2016
2025$1,225Figurative Paintings, Abstract PaintingsPaper, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint2025
2025$640Animal Paintings, Abstract PaintingsAcrylic Paint, Board, Mixed Media, Pastel, Spray Paint2015
2025$941Abstract Paintings, Figurative PaintingsPaper, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint2024
2025$265Abstract Paintings, Figurative PaintingsPaper, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint2020
2025$952Figurative Paintings, Animal PaintingsPaper, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint2018
2025$640Abstract Paintings, Figurative PaintingsMixed Media, Acrylic Paint, Board2015
2025$800Figurative Paintings, Mixed MediaMixed Media, Acrylic Paint, Newsprint2016
2025$265Figurative Paintings, Mixed MediaPaper, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint, Newsprint2021
2025$195Animal Paintings, Mixed MediaMixed Media, Acrylic Paint2018
2025$800Figurative Paintings, Mixed MediaMixed Media, Acrylic Paint, Newsprint2016
2025$185Mixed Media, Figurative PaintingsMixed Media, Acrylic Paint, Newsprint2021
2025$248Still-life Paintings, Mixed MediaMixed Media, Acrylic Paint, Newsprint2020
2025$248Still-life Paintings, Mixed MediaMixed Media, Acrylic Paint, Newsprint2021
2025$195Mixed Media, Figurative PaintingsMixed Media, Acrylic Paint2018
2025$265Figurative Paintings, Abstract PaintingsPaper, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint2025
2025$185Figurative Paintings, Mixed MediaMixed Media, Acrylic Paint, Newsprint2017
$644
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$185-$1,375
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Gary John art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Gary John art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of pink, orange, blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Gary John in acrylic paint, paint, synthetic resin paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the street art style. Not every interior allows for large Gary John art, so small editions measuring 9 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Amber Goldhammer, Danny Brown, and Mukesh Shah. Gary John art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $3,200, while the average work can sell for $800.