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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Gary JohnMarilyn with a Bun -Original Quirky Figurative Pop Art Portrait by Gary John, 2025

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Gary John

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Gary JohnBeam Me Doggie - Original Quirky Figurative Pop Art on Newspaper by Gary John, 2021

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

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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

Gary JohnTwist on Starry - Abstract Vincent Van Gogh Inspired Artwork by Gary John, 2023

$1,025

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

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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

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Gary JohnMy Tomato Soup - Framed Quirky Still Life Mixed Media Pop Artwork by Gary John, 2023

$1,400

H 44 in W 44 in

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

Gary JohnCircus Circus - Original Gary John Street Art Painting on Newspaper, 2021

$185

H 14 in W 11 in

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

Gary JohnBanana With A Message - Original Gary John Street Art Food Painting on Newspaper, 2024

$248

H 14 in W 11 in

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

Gary JohnMars - Original Gary John Street Art Space Painting on Newspaper, 2024

$248

H 14 in W 11 in

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

Gary JohnThe Mouse Gets The Cheese - Street Art Original Painting on Newspaper, 2017

$185

H 15 in W 11 in

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 Date

Sold Price

Category

Medium

Creation Year

2026	$265	Abstract Paintings, Figurative Paintings	Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint, Newsprint	2023
2026	$850	Figurative Prints	Newsprint, Acrylic Paint	2018
2026	$875	Figurative Paintings, Portrait Paintings	Acrylic Paint, Mixed Media, Newsprint	2020
2026	$800	Mixed Media, Figurative Paintings	Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint, Board	2016
2025	$1,225	Figurative Paintings, Abstract Paintings	Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint	2025
2025	$640	Animal Paintings, Abstract Paintings	Acrylic Paint, Board, Mixed Media, Pastel, Spray Paint	2015
2025	$941	Abstract Paintings, Figurative Paintings	Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint	2024
2025	$265	Abstract Paintings, Figurative Paintings	Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint	2020
2025	$952	Figurative Paintings, Animal Paintings	Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint	2018
2025	$640	Abstract Paintings, Figurative Paintings	Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint, Board	2015
2025	$800	Figurative Paintings, Mixed Media	Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint, Newsprint	2016
2025	$265	Figurative Paintings, Mixed Media	Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint, Newsprint	2021
2025	$195	Animal Paintings, Mixed Media	Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint	2018
2025	$800	Figurative Paintings, Mixed Media	Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint, Newsprint	2016
2025	$185	Mixed Media, Figurative Paintings	Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint, Newsprint	2021
2025	$248	Still-life Paintings, Mixed Media	Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint, Newsprint	2020
2025	$248	Still-life Paintings, Mixed Media	Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint, Newsprint	2021
2025	$195	Mixed Media, Figurative Paintings	Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint	2018
2025	$265	Figurative Paintings, Abstract Paintings	Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint	2025
2025	$185	Figurative Paintings, Mixed Media	Mixed Media, Acrylic Paint, Newsprint	2017

$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.