John Baldessari Wall Decorations

American, 1931-2020

Although Conceptual artist John Baldessari is best known for the richly provocative juxtapositions of photographic images and text that characterize his prints and paintings, he actually had something of a traditional art world upbringing — if such a thing exists.

Born in Southern California, Baldessari earned several art degrees, from art education to art history to painting. He also taught art at various institutions such as the California Institute of the Arts throughout his life. Among his many students were David Salle, Tony Oursler, Jim Shaw and Mike Kelley. While helping to shape the art world in Los Angeles, he simultaneously developed his own name as an artist.

In the 1950s, Baldessari’s works were primarily semiabstract paintings, but during the late 1960s, he began to distance himself from painting, as he bristled at the idea of limiting art to a single medium. Baldessari decided to take his career in a dramatically different direction. He burned all his paintings at a funeral home in San Diego, then incorporated the ashes into cookie dough, producing (nonedible) baked goods for an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

“It was a very public and symbolic act,” he said, “like announcing you’re going on a diet in order to stick to it.”

From that point on, Baldessari took on an MO of experimentation, dabbling in mediums from video to printmaking to sculpture. “I just stare at something and say: Why isn’t that art? Why couldn’t that be art?” he said in an interview in 2008.

The works for which Baldessari is most highly regarded, however, are striking collages of images and text — many of which are seemingly nonsensical — such as Tom’s Hand Grips the Steering, Wheel… (2015), in which the title’s text is displayed beneath a hippopotamus. As such is his body of work: bringing a sense of joviality to the sometimes too-serious world of Conceptual art.

Before he died in 2020, Baldessari was honored with the 2014 National Medal of Arts Award, the Americans for the Arts Lifetime Achievement Award, the Venice Biennale’s Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement and more.

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Creator: John Baldessari

John Baldessari 'Raised Eyebrows/Furrowed Foreheads/Figure with Globe', 2009

$3,500

John Baldessari 'Raised Eyebrows/Furrowed Foreheads/Figure with Globe', 2009

By John Baldessari

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Artist: John Baldessari (American, born 1931) Title: 'Raised Eyebrows/Furrowed Foreheads/Figure with Globe' Year: 2009 Medium: 9-Color Silkscreen on Fabriano paper, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 33 of 70 Publisher: Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles Size: 32" x 31" Biography: John Baldessari is an American Conceptual artist known for his pioneering use of appropriated imagery. By blending photography, painting, and text, Baldessari’s work examines the plastic nature of artistic media while offering commentary on our contemporary culture. “I’ve often thought of myself as a frustrated writer,” he explained. “I consider a word and an image of equal weight, and a lot of my work comes out of that kind of thinking.” Through a diverse practice that includes paintings, sculpture, and installations, the artist shaped the Conceptual Art landscape alongside Joseph Kosuth and Hans Haacke...

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21st Century and Contemporary American John Baldessari Wall Decorations

Artwork on Paper, 'Heart (with Pearls)' by John Baldessari

$7,500

Artwork on Paper, 'Heart (with Pearls)' by John Baldessari

By John Baldessari

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Romantic and whimsical "Heart (with Pearls)" by John Baldessari, 1991. Photograuve and aquatint in colors on Somerset 410 Satin. The image measures 36 - 3/8"H x 39 - 6/8"W, and sheet...

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1990s American Modern John Baldessari Wall Decorations

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Glass

Framed Lithograph Landscape with View of the Lake and Boats Signed

$760Sale Price|20% Off

H 26.13 in W 33.63 in D 1.13 in

Framed Lithograph Landscape with View of the Lake and Boats Signed

By Henri Martin

Located in Miami, FL

A very colorful lithograph professionally framed, signed. This interesting work of art is attributed to Bernard Gatner. Will enhance any space. Measures: 26 1/8" H x 33 5/8" W x 1...

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20th Century French John Baldessari Wall Decorations

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Paper

Rare Wes Lang Chateau Marmont Contemporary Ink on Paper Artwork, 2009

$7,374

H 13.78 in W 11.23 in D 1.19 in

Rare Wes Lang Chateau Marmont Contemporary Ink on Paper Artwork, 2009

By Wes Lang

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare "Hi There" contemporary artwork / ink on paper by Wes Lang from the iconic Chateau Marmont series, 2009. In great condition. Professionally framed in oak and signed on the back....

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Early 2000s American Arts and Crafts John Baldessari Wall Decorations

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Glass, Oak, Paper

Sandro Chia "Painter with Teddy Bears" Carborundum Etching 1989-90, Signed

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H 38 in W 43.25 in D 2 in

Sandro Chia "Painter with Teddy Bears" Carborundum Etching 1989-90, Signed

By Sandro Chia

Located in New York, NY

Post Modern master Sandro Chia carborundum etching or mezzo-print titled "Painter with Teddy bears" is signed and numbered 8 of 50. Produced between 1989-90 in New York City. The pri...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage John Baldessari Wall Decorations

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Iridescent Oil Paint and Wax on Paper by James Nares

$23,500

H 28 in W 14.75 in D 1 in

Iridescent Oil Paint and Wax on Paper by James Nares

By James Nares

Located in Stamford, CT

Unique oil paint and wax on paper by James Nares ( British, b. 1953 ). Untitled. circa 2008. Archivally framed in a 12-karat white gold frame.

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Early 2000s English Modern John Baldessari Wall Decorations

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"Flight" by Louis Shields Figurative Archival Print on Textured Watercolor Paper

$175

H 12 in W 18 in D 0.004 in

"Flight" by Louis Shields Figurative Archival Print on Textured Watercolor Paper

By Louis Shields

Located in Middleburg, VA

Offered is an eye-catching limited edition archival print by artist Louis Shields, titled "Flight." Part of Shields' 2018 Dancer Series, this dynamic composition captures the fleetin...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern John Baldessari Wall Decorations

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Paper, Paint

Luke Butler The End Limited Edition Print

$300 / item

H 24 in W 20 in D 0.1 in

Luke Butler The End Limited Edition Print

By Phaidon

Located in New York, NY

Photograph Color photograph made with archival pigments on fine art rag paper with matte finish Size varies based on edition This work comes with a "Certificate of Authenticity". Luke Butler...

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2010s American John Baldessari Wall Decorations

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Paper

Abstract Artwork by Miriam Kubach

$850

H 38.5 in W 26.5 in D 0.5 in

Abstract Artwork by Miriam Kubach

By Miriam Kubach

Located in Atlanta, GA

Abstract charcoal drawing by Miriam Kubach, American, circa 1960s. Similar to works by Louise Bourgeois from the same era. It is executed on paper and has been professionally framed ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Baldessari Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Wassily Kandinsky Limited Edition Offset Lithograph Print "Liason" Maeght R55

$300

H 22.25 in W 14.75 in D 0.1 in

Wassily Kandinsky Limited Edition Offset Lithograph Print "Liason" Maeght R55

By Wassily Kandinsky

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful limited edition abstract Expressionism offset lithograph of the Russian painter and art theorist Wassily Kandinsky's "Liason". This work has been printed on Arches paper ...

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20th Century French Expressionist John Baldessari Wall Decorations

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Abel, Limited and Numbered Portrait Print with Matte Frame

$781Sale Price / item|10% Off

H 33.47 in W 25.2 in D 1.58 in

Abel, Limited and Numbered Portrait Print with Matte Frame

By Benoît Convers

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2) Limited and numbered portrait print with matte frame "Certifi...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern John Baldessari Wall Decorations

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Aluminum

Pablo Picasso Signed Limited Edition Etching Jeux de Gladiateurs Series 347:168

$10,000

H 11 in W 13.5 in D 0.1 in

Pablo Picasso Signed Limited Edition Etching Jeux de Gladiateurs Series 347:168

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Studio City, CA

An engaging work titled "Jeux de Gladiateurs" by famed Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. The etching was created in 1968. It is hand signed in pencil by Picasso and numbered 33/50, lowe...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Baldessari Wall Decorations

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Mario Schifano "Acerbi" Materic Serigraph with frame

$1,769

H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 1.97 in

Mario Schifano "Acerbi" Materic Serigraph with frame

By Mario Schifano

Located in Brescia, IT

Mario Schifano "Acerbi" Year: 1990s Medium: Materic serigraph Edition: 99/199 Frame size: 110 x 80 x 5 cm Signed and numbered.

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1990s Italian Modern John Baldessari Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paper

Signed Figural Abstract Aquatint Colored Etching

$950

H 17.75 in W 23.5 in

Signed Figural Abstract Aquatint Colored Etching

Located in Chicago, IL

Vivid color and intricate design are the focal points of this aquatint colored etching print numbered 2 of 4. Signed I.P.I.

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1970s American Vintage John Baldessari Wall Decorations

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Metal

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John Baldessari Throwing Three Balls in the Air to Get a Straight Line, 1973

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H 12.25 in W 15.5 in D 1 in

John Baldessari Throwing Three Balls in the Air to Get a Straight Line, 1973

By John Baldessari

Located in Stamford, CT

John Baldessari 1931-2019 "Throwing Three Balls in the Air to Get a Straight Line (Best of Thirty-Six Attempts)", 1973 Complete portfolio of twelve offset lithographs in colors, on...

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1970s American Modern Vintage John Baldessari Wall Decorations

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Contemporary Unframed "Valentine" by John Baldessari Signed Dated 2015 32/50

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H 38 in W 34 in D 0.5 in

Contemporary Unframed "Valentine" by John Baldessari Signed Dated 2015 32/50

By John Baldessari

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a marvelous, unframed 16 color screen-print, entitled "Valentine," by John Baldessari, signed, dated 2015 and numbered 32/50. In excellent condition. The di...

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2010s American John Baldessari Wall Decorations

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