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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
"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

Gary John"Slip of the Tongue" Original Cat in the Hat Pop Street Art by Gary John, 2016

$800

"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

Gary John"Happy Felix" - Modern Original Pop Street Art by Gary John, 2015

$800

"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

"What's For Dinner?" Original Gary John Street Art Fred Flintstone on Newspaper
"What's For Dinner?" Original Gary John Street Art Fred Flintstone on Newspaper

Gary John"What's For Dinner?" Original Gary John Street Art Fred Flintstone on Newspaper, 2016

$800

"What's For Dinner?" Original Gary John Street Art Fred Flintstone 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

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

Gary John"Bright Escape" - Original Colorful Figurative Street Art by Gary John, 2015

$800

"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"

Gary JohnOriginal Colorful Flowers Contemporary Street Art Painting "Skid Row", 2015

$640Sale Price|20% Off

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

"Astro" Acrylic and Collage on Korean newsprint
"Astro" Acrylic and Collage on Korean newsprint

Gary John"Astro" Acrylic and Collage on Korean newsprint, 2017

$850

"Astro" 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

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

Gary John"Soup Can" Acrylic and Collage on Los Angeles newsprint, 2020

$1,150

"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

Gary John"Spud" Acrylic and Collage on Korean newsprint, 2016

$850

"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

Gary John"Rocky" Acrylic and Collage on Korean newsprint, 2020

$850

"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

Gary John"Fred and Wilma" Acrylic and Collage on Korean newsprint, 2020

$850

"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

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.

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