John Stango Art
American, b. 1958
John Stango is America’s artist, born and raised in working-class Philadelphia in 1958. Today, John stands as the Frontier of Modern American Pop Art, best known for his distinctive imagery and multifaceted mosh up style paintings. Using methods of both silk-screen done by hand in studio, and freehand painting, we are drawn to his use of bright colors, and animated characters leaving us in a dizzying yet profound world of his own.
John carries the pop art movement into the 21st Century with his powerful play on iconic trends and household names. He builds this upon 1950’s tradition, infusing it with a new, vibrant, colorful, and masculine approach. Musicians, art collectors, politicians, actors, and professional athletes alike prize his work and can be found in stadiums, corporate offices, and galleries across the country.
Frances Elaine Rockwell, John’s mother, was a talented painter with her family’s heritage tracing back to famed American artist Norman Rockwell. Early in life, John’s teachers noticed his unique artistic talent and although he defied his family’s wishes by attending Tyler School of Art at Temple University, John quickly began to hone his gift and stood out among his class. One professor noted that he was one artist everyone noticed.
Graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Graphic Design, John drew the attention of Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s department stores who hired him as a visual merchandiser and display artist. John soon began to create original silk-screened t-shirts that his former employers chose to carry in their stores and as his reputation in the region continued to grow, he turned his attention and energy to painting full time. For the past 30 years John has been working actively out of a large backwoods warehouse in Philadelphia.
As well, John draws artistic inspiration from retro advertising, pop icons, B-movies, mid-century modernism, magazines, noir films, vintage signage and all things pop-culture. Forming a unique combination of both silk-screening and hand painting, John creates pieces that are all at once nostalgic and modern. He is defined by intense brush strokes, painting with his body using explosions of color, aggressive textures, jarring contrasts and intense highlights. His subjects usually consist of iconic bombshell women, designer logos, sports heroes, stewardesses, Americana images, all while competing with and complementing one another, yielding exceptional compositions we are instantly drawn to. Batman, Elvis, Audrey Hepburn, Lucky Strike, Mickey Mouse, and Heineken all find themselves reborn in John’s paintings time and time again, all while using an element of surprise.to
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"Flower Soup" Campbells Soup Can & Tulip Flowers Pop Art Acrylic Painting Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A large pop piece depicting Andy Warhols iconic Campbell's tomato soup holding a colorful bouquet of tulips. Bursting with impasto painting, and quick brushwork we are drawn to the m...
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2010s Pop Art John Stango Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Times Square" Colorful Pop Art Scene Midtown Manhattan NYC Painting on Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A pop piece depicting New York City's iconic Times Square in Midtown Manhattan with taxis, cars and people in a bursting street scene filled with color and impasto paint, with quick ...
Category
2010s Pop Art John Stango Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Bazooka Basquiat" Bazooka Gum & Jean Michel Basquiat Acrylic Painting on Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A pop piece depicting Basquiat with Bazooka Gum. With impasto painting and silkscreening we are drawn to the movement, as the artist is able to engage his viewer with contrasting hig...
Category
2010s Contemporary John Stango Art
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
"Lavender Chanel" Audrey Hepburn with Flowers Pop Art Acrylic Painting on Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A bold and elegant piece depicting Audrey Hepburn's Breakfast At Tiffany's juxtaposed with Chanel on an elegant lilac background. With impasto painting, and quick brushwork we are dr...
Category
2010s Pop Art John Stango Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Street Mouse" Mickey Mouse & 100 Dollar Bills Pop Art Acrylic Canvas Painting
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A pop piece depicting Mickey Mouse juxtaposed with 100 Dollar Bills. With impasto painting, thrown paint and quick brushwork we are drawn to the movem...
Category
2010s Contemporary John Stango Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Five Spot" Abraham Lincoln & 5 Dollar Bill Pop Art Acrylic Painting on Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A pop piece depicting Abraham Lincoln juxtaposed with the American 5 Dollar Bill. With impasto painting, and quick brushwork we are drawn to the movement, as the artist is able to en...
Category
2010s Contemporary John Stango Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Factory Girl" Marilyn Monroe & Campbells Soup Pop Art Acrylic Painting Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A pop piece depicting Marilyn Monroe juxtaposed with Andy Warhols iconic Campbells Soup. With impasto painting, and quick brushwork we are drawn to the movement, as the artist is abl...
Category
2010s Contemporary John Stango Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Bazooka Ali" Double Muhammad Ali & Chanel Pop Art Acrylic Painting on Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A pop piece depicting Muhammed Ali with Chanel. With impasto painting, and quick brushwork we are drawn to the movement, as the artist is able to engage his viewer with contrasting h...
Category
2010s Contemporary John Stango Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Mixed Media
"Blue Money Deluxe Series" Pop Art Benjamin Franklin Acrylic Painting on Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A pop piece depicting a 100 Dollar Bill featuring Benjamin Franklin. With impasto painting, spray paint and silkscreening, we are drawn to the movement, as the artist is able to eng...
Category
2010s Contemporary John Stango Art
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
"Jean-Michel Basquiat" Pop Art Mixed Media & Acrylic Painting on Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A pop piece depicting Jean-Michel Basquiat with impasto painting, spray paint and silkscreening. We are drawn to the movement, as the artist is able to engage his viewer with contras...
Category
2010s Contemporary John Stango Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Mixed Media
"SAMO Upper View" Chanel No.5 & Jean Michel Basquiat Acrylic Painting on Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A pop piece depicting Basquiat with Chanel No.5. With impasto painting and silkscreening we are drawn to the movement, as the artist is able to engage his viewer with contrasting hig...
Category
2010s Contemporary John Stango Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Miss Audrey Hepburn" Audrey & Tiffany & Co. Pop Art Acrylic Painting on Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A bold and elegant piece depicting Audrey Hepburn's Breakfast At Tiffany's juxtaposed with Tiffany & Co. in background. With impasto painting, and quick brushwork we are drawn to the...
Category
2010s Pop Art John Stango Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"SAMO Actual Size" Pop Art Jean Michel Basquiat Acrylic Painting on Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A pop piece depicting Basquiat with impasto painting and silkscreening we are drawn to the movement, as the artist is able to engage his viewer with contrasting highlights and shadow...
Category
2010s Contemporary John Stango Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Cassius Clay" Muhammad Ali Pop Art Painting on Canvas Red & Yellow Background
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A pop piece depicting Muhammed Ali Cassius Clay. With impasto painting, and quick brushwork we are drawn to the movement, as the artist is able to engage ...
Category
2010s Contemporary John Stango Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"James Dean Skull" Pop Art Mixed Media Acrylic Painting on Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A pop piece depicting James Dean juxtaposed with a colorful Skull. Chanel Paris is adorned top left and bottom with a lilac gradient background. With impasto painting, and quick brus...
Category
2010s Contemporary John Stango Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Basquiat/Samo" Jean-Michel Basquiat Pop Art Painting on Canvas Red Background
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A pop piece depicting Basquiat/Samo. With impasto painting and silkscreening we are drawn to the movement, as the artist is able to engage his viewer with contrasting highlights and ...
Category
2010s Contemporary John Stango Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Red Mustang" Colorful & Red Background Abstract Pop Art Acrylic Painting Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A large pop piece depicting an abstract composition with the artist signature style. He creates an illusion that the parts are in motion and almost floating. With impasto painting, a...
Category
2010s Pop Art John Stango Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
“Frank Sinatra”
By John Stango
Located in Warren, NJ
This is an original painting on canvas by John stango. Measures 37x31. In good condition. Appears to be Small paint stain on lip check photos
Category
20th Century John Stango Art
Materials
Oil
"High Noon" Colorful Shapes with Light Background Abstract Pop Art Painting
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A large pop piece depicting an abstract composition with the artist signature style. He creates an illusion that the parts are in motion and almost floating. With impasto painting, a...
Category
2010s Pop Art John Stango Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Blue-Eyed Soul" Colorful Shapes with Black Background Abstract Pop Art Painting
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A large pop piece depicting an abstract composition with the artist signature style. He creates an illusion that the parts are in motion and almost floating. With impasto painting, a...
Category
2010s Pop Art John Stango Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Ghost Rider" Colorful Abstract Pop Art Acrylic Painting on Light Background
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A large pop piece depicting an abstract composition with the artist signature style. He creates an illusion that the parts are in motion and almost floating. With impasto painting, a...
Category
2010s Pop Art John Stango Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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John Stango art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic John Stango 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 purple and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by John Stango in acrylic paint, canvas, fabric 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 contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large John Stango art, so small editions measuring 24 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Jim Salvati, Curtis Kulig, and Jo Baskerville. John Stango art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,700 and tops out at $9,600, while the average work can sell for $3,400.