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 |
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Crow and Bone - Original Red Black Pop Art Bird Painting by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gary John's pop-street artworks have a whimsical, yet exciting and bold quality inspired by classic cartoon and comic book characters. Blending pop sensibilities with a roughened fau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Gary John
Materials
Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
New Orleans Jazz and Blues - Original Figurative Pop Art Painting by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gary John's pop-street artworks have a whimsical, yet exciting and bold quality inspired by classic cartoon and comic book characters. Blending pop sensibilities with a roughened fau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Gary John
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint, Oil Pastel
Diving Beauties - Original Figurative Pop Art Painting by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gary John has been a street artist since 1985. Originally from Seattle, Washington, he moved to Venice Beach, Los Angeles in 2003 and began selling his work on the Venice boardwalk. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Gary John
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Illustration Board
Basquiat Is A Champion - Art History Artwork 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 during the Art Basel Miami art fair in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Gary John
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
Charging Wonder Woman - Original Large Figurative Pop Art Painting by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gary John has been a street artist since 1985. Originally from Seattle, Washington, he moved to Venice Beach, Los Angeles in 2003 and began selling his work on the Venice boardwalk. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Gary John
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Illustration Board
Jimi 1969 - Original Abstract Figurative Pop Art Portrait Painting by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gary John's pop-street artworks have a whimsical, yet exciting and bold quality inspired by classic cartoon and comic book characters. Blending pop sensibilities with a roughened fau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Gary John
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
Ball Park Classic - Original Food Artwork 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 during the Art Basel Miami art fair in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Gary John
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
Rocking 'N' Rolling - Original Figurative Cartoon Pop Art Painting by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gary John's pop-street artworks have a whimsical, yet exciting and bold quality inspired by classic cartoon and comic book characters. Blending pop sensibilities with a roughened fau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Gary John
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
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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.