Michael Craig-Martin More 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.

Artist: Michael Craig-Martin

Michael Craig-MartinUntitled (after 'Las Meninas'), 2000, 2000

$13,000

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 37 x 32 1/2 inches (sheet) 37 1/2 x 33 1/8 x 1 1/2 inches (frame) Signed recto

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Early 2000s Contemporary Michael Craig-Martin More Art

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Paper, Tape

(after) Cy TwomblyCy Twombly Exhibition Leaflet - Galleria La Tartaruga 1960, 1960

$1,536

H 11.82 in W 13.78 in D 0.08 in

Cy Twombly Exhibition Leaflet - Galleria La Tartaruga 1960

By (after) Cy Twombly

Located in Roma, IT

Ultra rare and precious exhibition leaflet of Cy Twombly's Exhibition at Galleria La Tartaruga, Rome, 1960. Lithograph on ivory colored cardboard. Invitation of the American master exhibition at the La Tartaruga Gallery in Rome from the 26th April 1960. Dimensions closed: cm. 15x17.5. The cover is an original lithograph after Cy Twombly...

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1960s Contemporary Michael Craig-Martin More Art

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Andrea Stajan-FerkulSilhouette - 5"x7", Artwork On Paper, Black Dress With Gold Detail, 2024

$450

H 7.25 in W 5.25 in D 0.07 in

Silhouette - 5"x7", Artwork On Paper, Black Dress With Gold Detail

By Andrea Stajan-Ferkul

Located in Mississauga, Ontario

SILHOUETTE - This artwork on paper captures a sense of classic, understated glamour. The blending of textile textures with delicate gold detailing around the waist creates a refined,...

Category

2010s Contemporary Michael Craig-Martin More Art

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Pencil, Color Pencil, Textile

Gouache, Tape, Tea

Aleksandra MatoSea , 40x30cm, paper/ pastel

$337Sale Price|25% Off

H 15.75 in W 11.82 in

Sea , 40x30cm, paper/ pastel

By Aleksandra Mato

Located in Yerevan, AM

Sea 40x30 cm

Category

2010s Contemporary Michael Craig-Martin More Art

Materials

Paper, Pastel

Jenny Day156, 2018

$1,000

H 12 in W 12 in

156

By Jenny Day

Located in New Orleans, LA

[Tucson, AZ / Santa Fe, NM ::: b. 1981] JENNY DAY (b.1981) is a painter who divides her time between Tucson, Arizona and Santa Fe, New Mexico. She earned an MFA in Painting and Draw...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michael Craig-Martin More Art

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Jenny Day154, 2018

$1,000

H 12 in W 12 in

154

By Jenny Day

Located in New Orleans, LA

[Tucson, AZ / Santa Fe, NM ::: b. 1981] JENNY DAY (b.1981) is a painter who divides her time between Tucson, Arizona and Santa Fe, New Mexico. She earned an MFA in Painting and Draw...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michael Craig-Martin More Art

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Jenny Day152, 2018

$1,000

H 12 in W 12 in

152

By Jenny Day

Located in New Orleans, LA

[Tucson, AZ / Santa Fe, NM ::: b. 1981] JENNY DAY (b.1981) is a painter who divides her time between Tucson, Arizona and Santa Fe, New Mexico. She earned an MFA in Painting and Draw...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michael Craig-Martin More Art

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Andrea Stajan-FerkulGolden Moment - 5"x5" Small Artwork On Paper, Black Dress, Gold Collage Detail, 2025

$295

H 5 in W 5 in D 0.07 in

Golden Moment - 5"x5" Small Artwork On Paper, Black Dress, Gold Collage Detail

By Andrea Stajan-Ferkul

Located in Mississauga, Ontario

GOLDEN MOMENT - This artwork on paper features a long black gown with subtle gold detailing and small collage enhancements. Carefully placed textile collage elements add a little tex...

Category

2010s Contemporary Michael Craig-Martin More Art

Materials

Textile, Paper, Acrylic, Pencil, Color Pencil

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