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Michael Craig-Martin Art

British, b. 1941
Michael Craig-Martin is a British-Irish conceptual artist and influential educator, renowned for his vivid depictions of everyday objects and significant contributions to contemporary art. Born on August 28, 1941, in Dublin, Ireland, he grew up in the United States and later studied at Yale University, where he earned a Master of Fine Arts. Craig-Martin's early work in the 1960s and 1970s aligned with the conceptual art movement, focusing on the relationship between objects and ideas. One of his most famous works, An Oak Tree (1973), embodies the conceptual art ethos, presenting a glass of water on a shelf and claiming it is an oak tree through the power of artistic transformation. This piece became a defining moment in his career and a cornerstone of conceptual art. By the 1990s, Craig-Martin shifted towards a more visual approach, creating large-scale paintings and installations featuring flat, vibrant colors and crisp outlines of ordinary objects such as lightbulbs, shoes, and laptops. These works explore the cultural significance of mass-produced items, elevating the mundane into symbols of modern life. Beyond his artistic practice, Craig-Martin is celebrated as an influential teacher. As a professor at Goldsmiths, University of London, he mentored numerous artists who became leading figures in the Young British Artists (YBA) movement, including Damien Hirst, Sarah Lucas, and Gary Hume. His role as an educator significantly shaped the trajectory of contemporary British art. Over his career, Craig-Martin has exhibited internationally, with major retrospectives at institutions such as the Serpentine Gallery in London and the Irish Museum of Modern Art in Dublin. He was knighted in 2016 for his services to art and education. Today, Michael Craig-Martin continues to push artistic boundaries, using his distinctive style to reflect on consumerism, technology, and the evolution of visual culture. His work remains a vibrant exploration of the intersection between art, objects, and ideas, cementing his legacy as a pioneering figure in modern and conceptual art.
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Artist: Michael Craig-Martin
Deconstructing Seurat (turquoise green) -- Screen Print by Michael Craig-Martin
Deconstructing Seurat (turquoise green) -- Screen Print by Michael Craig-Martin

Deconstructing Seurat (turquoise green) -- Screen Print by Michael Craig-Martin

By Michael Craig-Martin

Located in London, GB

Deconstructing Seurat (turquoise green), 2004 Michael Craig-Martin A pair of screenprints in colours, on wove Each signed, dated and numbered verso from the edition of 40 Published ...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Michael Craig-Martin Art

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Untitled (after 'Las Meninas'), 2000
Untitled (after 'Las Meninas'), 2000

Untitled (after 'Las Meninas'), 2000

By Michael Craig-Martin

Located in New York, NY

Michael Craig-Martin Untitled (after ‘Las Meninas’), 2000 Tape on acetate Sheet: 37 x 32 1/2 inches Frame: 37 1/2 x 33 1/8 x 1 1/2 inches Signed recto Thi...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Michael Craig-Martin Art

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By Michael Craig-Martin

Located in New York, NY

Michael Craig-Martin Age, 2010 Acrylic on aluminum 48 x 48 inches Signed verso

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2010s Conceptual Michael Craig-Martin Art

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Acrylic Polymer, Acrylic

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Find a wide variety of authentic Michael Craig-Martin 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 blue, orange, pink and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Michael Craig-Martin in screen print 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 Michael Craig-Martin, so small editions measuring 19 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of George Deem, Robert Morris, and Les Levine. Michael Craig-Martin prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,293 and tops out at $7,645, while the average work can sell for $4,778.

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