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Gary John Art

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.
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Artist: Gary John
Tag You Are It - Orginal Street Art Target Black and White by Gary John
Tag You Are It - Orginal Street Art Target Black and White by Gary John

Tag You Are It - Orginal Street Art Target Black and White 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 Street Art Gary John Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

Swept Away - LA Hot Dog Street Art Red and Black Original Artwork by Gary John
Swept Away - LA Hot Dog Street Art Red and Black Original Artwork by Gary John

Swept Away - LA Hot Dog Street Art Red and Black Original 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 Street Art Gary John Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

Pop Talk Marilyn - Original Pop Art Tokyo Hamburger Painting
Pop Talk Marilyn - Original Pop Art Tokyo Hamburger Painting

Pop Talk Marilyn - Original Pop Art Tokyo Hamburger Painting

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 Art

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

"With A Blue Little Window" Mouse Inspired Street Art Original by Gary John
"With A Blue Little Window" Mouse Inspired Street Art Original by Gary John

"With A Blue Little Window" Mouse Inspired Street Art Original 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 Street Art Gary John Art

Materials

Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board

"Fred Mobile" Colorful Contemporary Pop Art by Gary John
"Fred Mobile" Colorful Contemporary Pop Art by Gary John

"Fred Mobile" Colorful Contemporary Pop Art 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 Street Art Gary John Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

Hypnotized Eyes - Street Painting Pop Art Original by Gary John
Hypnotized Eyes - Street Painting Pop Art Original by Gary John

Hypnotized Eyes - Street Painting Pop Art Original 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 Street Art Gary John Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

"Green Cupcakes" Colorful Pop Art created by Gary John
"Green Cupcakes" Colorful Pop Art created by Gary John

"Green Cupcakes" Colorful Pop Art created 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 Street Art Gary John Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board

Beware Beware - Street Painting Pop Art Original by Gary John
Beware Beware - Street Painting Pop Art Original by Gary John

Beware Beware - Street Painting Pop Art Original 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 Street Art Gary John Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

Don't Touch My Spaghetti To Go - Mouse Street Art Original Painting on Newspaper
Don't Touch My Spaghetti To Go - Mouse Street Art Original Painting on Newspaper

Don't Touch My Spaghetti To Go - Mouse 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 Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

"Bomb The Crown" Original Contemporary Colorful Pop Art by Gary John
"Bomb The Crown" Original Contemporary Colorful Pop Art by Gary John

"Bomb The Crown" Original Contemporary Colorful Pop Art 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 Street Art Gary John Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board

"Eat Me" Colorful Hype Ice Cream Pop Art by Gary John
"Eat Me" Colorful Hype Ice Cream Pop Art by Gary John

"Eat Me" Colorful Hype Ice Cream Pop Art 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 quic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Gary John Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

"Chinese Food Mickey" Colorful Contemporary Original Pop Art by Gary John
"Chinese Food Mickey" Colorful Contemporary Original Pop Art by Gary John

"Chinese Food Mickey" Colorful Contemporary Original Pop Art 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 Art

Materials

Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Eye Can't See See - Minimalist Street Art on Newspaper Original Gary John
Eye Can't See See - Minimalist Street Art on Newspaper Original Gary John

Eye Can't See See - Minimalist Street Art on Newspaper Original 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 Street Art Gary John Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

"Hawk Girl In The Movies" Contemporary Original Street Art by Gary John
"Hawk Girl In The Movies" Contemporary Original Street Art by Gary John

"Hawk Girl In The Movies" Contemporary Original Street Art 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 Street Art Gary John Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

"Jetsons Ride" Original Colorful Pop Art by Gary John
"Jetsons Ride" Original Colorful Pop Art by Gary John

"Jetsons Ride" Original Colorful Pop Art 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 Street Art Gary John Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

Bang On The Heart - Original Street Art Skeleton on Newsprint
Bang On The Heart - Original Street Art Skeleton on Newsprint

Bang On The Heart - Original Street Art Skeleton on Newsprint

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 Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

Play With Me - Original Figurative Street Art on Newsprint
Play With Me - Original Figurative Street Art on Newsprint

Play With Me - Original Figurative Street Art on Newsprint

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 Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

"I Feel Lucky" Porky Pig inspired Pop Art Original by Gary John
"I Feel Lucky" Porky Pig inspired Pop Art Original by Gary John

"I Feel Lucky" Porky Pig inspired Pop Art Original 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 Street Art Gary John Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

Crown The King - Original Street Art Black and Red on Newsprint
Crown The King - Original Street Art Black and Red on Newsprint

Crown The King - Original Street Art Black and Red on Newsprint

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 Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

"Up Up And Away!" Original Red and Blue Superman Inspired Pop Art by Gary John
"Up Up And Away!" Original Red and Blue Superman Inspired Pop Art by Gary John

"Up Up And Away!" Original Red and Blue Superman Inspired Pop Art 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 Street Art Gary John Art

Materials

Paper, Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Flower Power - Original Colorful Pop Art Contemporary Painting by Gary John
Flower Power - Original Colorful Pop Art Contemporary Painting by Gary John

Flower Power - Original Colorful Pop Art Contemporary 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Gary John Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board

"Artiste" Mr. Potato Head Inspired Pop Art Colorful Original by Gary John
"Artiste" Mr. Potato Head Inspired Pop Art Colorful Original by Gary John

"Artiste" Mr. Potato Head Inspired Pop Art Colorful Original 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 Street Art Gary John Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

"Fading Away" Original Colorful Pop Art by Gary John
"Fading Away" Original Colorful Pop Art by Gary John

"Fading Away" Original Colorful Pop Art 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 Street Art Gary John Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

"Don't Shoot the Mouse" Original Gary John Colorful Pop Street Art on Newspaper
"Don't Shoot the Mouse" Original Gary John Colorful Pop Street Art on Newspaper

"Don't Shoot the Mouse" Original Gary John Colorful Pop Street Art on Newspaper

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 Street Art Gary John Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

"Summer 1969" - Original Moon Walk NASA Street Art on Newspaper by Gary John
"Summer 1969" - Original Moon Walk NASA Street Art on Newspaper by Gary John

"Summer 1969" - Original Moon Walk NASA Street 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 during the Art Basel Miami art fair in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Gary John Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

"Hoax" - Original Colorful Cupcake Pop Street Art on Newspaper by Gary John
"Hoax" - Original Colorful Cupcake Pop Street Art on Newspaper by Gary John

"Hoax" - Original Colorful Cupcake Pop Street 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 during the Art Basel Miami art fair in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Gary John Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

"Fashion and Vogue" - Original Haute Couture Pop Street Art by Gary John
"Fashion and Vogue" - Original Haute Couture Pop Street Art by Gary John

"Fashion and Vogue" - Original Haute Couture Pop Street Art 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 Street Art Gary John Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

"4 Pink Skeletons" - Original Gary John Colorful Pop Street Art on Newspaper
"4 Pink Skeletons" - Original Gary John Colorful Pop Street Art on Newspaper

"4 Pink Skeletons" - Original Gary John Colorful Pop Street Art on Newspaper

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 Street Art Gary John Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

"Realty Inspector"  Original Dick Tracy Pop Street Art by Gary John on Newspaper
"Realty Inspector"  Original Dick Tracy Pop Street Art by Gary John on Newspaper

"Realty Inspector" Original Dick Tracy Pop Street Art by Gary John 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 Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

"Robot Tiki Man" - Original Red and Black Pop Street Art by Gary John
"Robot Tiki Man" - Original Red and Black Pop Street Art by Gary John

"Robot Tiki Man" - Original Red and Black Pop Street Art 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 Street Art Gary John Art

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Graphite

"Princess Emojii" -  Original Figurative Colorful Pop Street Art by Gary John
"Princess Emojii" -  Original Figurative Colorful Pop Street Art by Gary John

"Princess Emojii" - Original Figurative Colorful Pop Street Art 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 Street Art Gary John Art

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Graphite

"Modernism"  Original Soup Can Mouse Warhol Pop Street Art Painting by Gary John
"Modernism"  Original Soup Can Mouse Warhol Pop Street Art Painting by Gary John

"Modernism" Original Soup Can Mouse Warhol Pop Street Art Painting 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 Street Art Gary John Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board, Graphite

"Slip of the Tongue"  Original Cat in the Hat Pop Street Art by Gary John
"Slip of the Tongue"  Original Cat in the Hat Pop Street Art by Gary John

"Slip of the Tongue" Original Cat in the Hat Pop Street Art 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 Street Art Gary John Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board, Graphite

"Happy Felix" - Modern Original Pop Street Art by Gary John
"Happy Felix" - Modern Original Pop Street Art by Gary John

"Happy Felix" - Modern Original Pop Street Art 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 Street Art Gary John Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board

"Bright Escape" - Original Colorful Figurative Street Art by Gary John
"Bright Escape" - Original Colorful Figurative Street Art by Gary John

"Bright Escape" - Original Colorful Figurative Street Art 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 Street Art Gary John Art

Materials

Acrylic, Board, Mixed Media

Original Colorful Flowers Contemporary Street Art Painting "Skid Row"
Original Colorful Flowers Contemporary Street Art Painting "Skid Row"

Original Colorful Flowers Contemporary Street Art Painting "Skid Row"

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 Art

Materials

Acrylic Polymer, Board, Mixed Media, Pastel, Graphite

"Soup Can" Acrylic and Collage on Los Angeles newsprint
"Soup Can" Acrylic and Collage on Los Angeles newsprint

"Soup Can" Acrylic and Collage on Los Angeles newsprint

By Gary John

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Gary John has been a street artist since 1985, originally from Seattle Washington, then moving to Venice Beach selling his art on the boardwalk for 10 years before exploding onto the...

Category

2010s Pop Art Gary John Art

Materials

Acrylic, Newsprint

"Spud" Acrylic and Collage on Korean newsprint
"Spud" Acrylic and Collage on Korean newsprint

"Spud" Acrylic and Collage on Korean newsprint

By Gary John

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Gary John has been a street artist since 1985, originally from Seattle Washington, then moving to Venice Beach selling his art on the boardwalk for 10 years before exploding onto the...

Category

2010s Pop Art Gary John Art

Materials

Acrylic, Newsprint

"Rocky" Acrylic and Collage on Korean newsprint
"Rocky" Acrylic and Collage on Korean newsprint

"Rocky" Acrylic and Collage on Korean newsprint

By Gary John

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Gary John has been a street artist since 1985, originally from Seattle Washington, then moving to Venice Beach selling his art on the boardwalk for 10 years before exploding onto the...

Category

2010s Pop Art Gary John Art

Materials

Acrylic, Newsprint

"Fred and Wilma" Acrylic and Collage on Korean newsprint
"Fred and Wilma" Acrylic and Collage on Korean newsprint

"Fred and Wilma" Acrylic and Collage on Korean newsprint

By Gary John

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Gary John has been a street artist since 1985, originally from Seattle Washington, then moving to Venice Beach selling his art on the boardwalk for 10 years before exploding onto the...

Category

2010s Pop Art Gary John Art

Materials

Acrylic, Newsprint

"Pebbles" Acrylic and Collage on Korean newsprint
"Pebbles" Acrylic and Collage on Korean newsprint

"Pebbles" Acrylic and Collage on Korean newsprint

By Gary John

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Gary John has been a street artist since 1985, originally from Seattle Washington, then moving to Venice Beach selling his art on the boardwalk for 10 years before exploding onto the...

Category

2010s Pop Art Gary John Art

Materials

Acrylic, Newsprint

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.