Painter Viktor Mitic is best known for his use of firearms as an artistic tool. Depictions of celebrities and historical figures riddled with bullet holes provocatively reflect on the senselessness of gun violence.
Mitic was born in Belgrade, then part of Yugoslavia and now the capital of Serbia. While in compulsory military service, Mitic came to see the gun as a potential medium for his art. He later moved to Canada, where he graduated with his BFA in 1995 from the University of Toronto. That year, he completed a portrait of Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, which he presented in a formal unveiling at the prime minister’s office in Ottawa.
Mitic’s fame grew in 2008 after he displayed his most controversial piece, Hole Jesus, at Trias Gallery in Toronto. It drew widespread media attention. Over the following years, he made more works featuring images of well-known people, shot up with a .22 caliber pistol.
Mitic has participated in exhibitions around the world, including a 2008 show at the Muramatsu Gallery in Tokyo. In 2010, he presented his acclaimed Art or War collection at Gallery Moos in Toronto.
Although he has produced art in other media — including sculptures — his bullet hole paintings remain in demand with collectors. Mitic continues to create art that intrigues and confounds critics and viewers.
On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Viktor Mitic’s abstract and figurative paintings, mixed media art and more.
Bullet Hole Mickey - figurative, painting, pop-art, acrylic on canvas
By Viktor Mitic
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In this provocative pop art painting by Viktor Mitic, Mickey Mouse, a much loved Disney character is rendered as a line drawing coloured in pale blue against a bright orange backgrou...
Canvas, Acrylic
$8,000
Marc - graphic, portrait, pop-art style, cultural, acrylic painting on canvas
By Viktor Mitic
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Taking caricature portraiture to a new level, Viktor Mitic has portrayed 'Marc' in the guise of a zombified 1950s radio announcer. The bright blocks of co...
Gold Leaf
Blazing Blue - large, graphic, figurative, pop-art, acrylic on canvas
By Viktor Mitic
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Viktor Mitic’s ‘Blazing Blue’ is part of a series of pop art paintings that illustrates life at the beach. The predominantly royal blue beach scene shows people clad in shorts walkin...
Canvas, Acrylic
$7,000
Whitehouse Kennedy - graphic pop-art, cultural America, gilded acrylic on canvas
By Viktor Mitic
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Whitehouse Kennedy inserts itself into dialogue with the pop celebrity style of Andy Warhol and the provocative juxtapositions of portrait and text by Barbara Kruger. Only this time ...
Gold Leaf
$9,000
Cutter - graphic, pop-art, cultural, graffiti style, spray paint on canvas board
By Viktor Mitic
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Inspired by the imaginative, colourful art scrawled on walls in city alleyways, ‘Cutter’ is one of a series of graffiti style paintings recently created by Serbian-born Viktor Mitic. Mitic has been working in this playful pop-art style since the 1990’s. “It's a combination of people, forms and urban scenes. I also mark pieces with random wording to produce something that would resemble organic images as they would appear on the street. These are mostly done in Toronto or NYC.” Viktor Mitic He earned a BFA from the University of Toronto in 1995 with studies in art history at Sheridan College. He has exhibited his post-Pop inspired...
Canvas, Spray Paint, Board
$15,000
Safe Harbour - large, graphic, figurative, pop-art, cultural, acrylic on canvas
By Viktor Mitic
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The painting is based on a real confrontation provoked by chainsaw wielding Proud Boys in a Toronto park. Strategically executed bullet holes pierce the canvas creating a tension bet...
Gold Leaf
$5,600Sale Price|20% Off
Self Portrait (Selfie) - graphic, pop-art, acrylic painting on canvas
By Viktor Mitic
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Utilizing a pop-inspired aesthetic with bold colour blocks and a simplified portraiture design, Mitic riffs on the ubiquitous selfie culture, comical filters, and more deeply, survei...
Gold Leaf
$1,900
H 35.83 in W 47.64 in D 0.79 in
The Guardians and the Carnival: Large Abstract Painting, Colorful, Joy, Modern
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: The Guardians and the Carnival Abstract Painting Modern Bold Invest Colorful Large Contemporary Joy Love the detail in this artwork by Karnish. This work is part of a serie...
Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Color Pencil, Stretcher Bars
$1,525
H 30 in W 40 in
The Best is Yet to Come For You - Abstract Mixed Media Graffiti Inspired Artwork
By Amber Goldhammer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express...
Canvas, Latex, Ink, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic
$9,500
H 45 in W 39 in D 1.5 in
"Woman in Sunlight and Shadow" by M. Petersen - Colorful Figurative Abstract
By Maura Petersen
Located in Carmel, CA
Maura Petersen (American, born 1956) "Woman in Sunlight and Shadow" 2025 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. "Woman in Sunlight...
Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$1,525
H 30 in W 40 in
Today is the Day to Say I Love You - Abstract Mixed Media Graffiti Inspired Art
By Amber Goldhammer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express...
Canvas, Latex, Ink, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic
$545
H 14 in W 11 in
Quiet Afternoon - Colorful Abstract Feminine Figurative Still Life Portrait Art
By Courtney Simone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Southern California native Courtney Simone seamlessly blends her passion for abstract art with the exploration of everyday beauty, resulting in exuberantly inspired abstract figurati...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$1,525
H 36 in W 36 in
Watching The World Carry On - Abstract Brown Tone Figurative Mixed Media Art
By Amber Goldhammer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express...
Canvas, Latex, Ink, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic
$2,175
H 48 in W 24 in
She Belongs to the Shore - Colorful Figurative Still Life Artwork Woman on Beach
By Courtney Simone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Southern California native Courtney Simone seamlessly blends her passion for abstract art with the exploration of everyday beauty, resulting in exuberantly inspired abstract figurati...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$2,175
H 48 in W 24 in
Island Life - Abstract Colorful Feminine Figurative Acrylic Artwork Beach Scene
By Courtney Simone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Southern California native Courtney Simone seamlessly blends her passion for abstract art with the exploration of everyday beauty, resulting in exuberantly inspired abstract figurati...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$1,980
H 40.95 in W 58.27 in D 0.2 in
Love Conquers All - Extra Large Abstract Painting, Bold Colors, New, Maximalism
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Love Conquers All - Omnia Vincit Amor Extra Large Abstract Investment Bold Color Large rendition in the Unchained Expressions series. It attempts to map the road to freedom...
Acrylic, Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Spray Paint, Color Pencil
$790
H 24.02 in W 24.02 in D 0.79 in
Expression in Flight: Abstract, Colorful, Painting, Contemporary, Joy, Invest
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Expression in Flight Abstract, Colorful, Painting, Contemporary, Joy, Invest, Bold This series portrays our connection to the earth, ocean and sky... Life, our playful part ...
Spray Paint, Acrylic, Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Stretcher Bars
I Can Buy Myself Flowers. Marguerites
By Wencke Uhl
Located in New Orleans, LA
I Can Buy Myself Flowers marks the first gallery solo exhibition of Bonn, Germany-based painter Wencke Uhl. First appearing in the 27th Annual NO DEAD ARTISTS International Exhibitio...
Canvas, Acrylic, Paper
$10,000
H 50 in W 55 in D 1.5 in
"Happy Wife, Happy Life" Colorful Mixed Media Painting, Dogs and Flowers, Bright
By Lesley Anne Spowart
Located in Carmel, CA
Lesley Anne Spowart (American, born 1957) "Happy Wife, Happy Life" 2025 Acrylic paint and mixed media, stretcher bars Signed bottom right corner and verso. "Happy Wife, Happy Life" ...
Wire
Space Junk 22 - Vibrant Original Acrylic Artwork on Canvas
By Ricky Hunt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ricky Hunt’s work is influenced by Egyptian hieroglyphs, graffiti, and his tumultuous past that led to a paradigm shift in his creative life. He covers the canvas with unique imagery...
Gold Leaf
$1,900
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 0.79 in
Painting Large Abstract Figures Animal Nature Soulful Earthy Calm Modern Blue
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: The Guardians of Vision Painting Abstract Figurative Giraffe Nature Blue Earthy Calm Modern Bold Soulful Invest Large Unique One-of-a-kind LARGE ARTWORK This work is part of...
Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars, Mixed Media, Pastel, Oil
$2,056
H 39.38 in W 51.19 in D 1.19 in
In excellent company - Gold Leaf Contemporary abstract painting
By Katharina Hormel
Located in DE
Katharina Hormel creates minimalistic landscape paintings featuring everyday scenes of life. Her art often portrays people engaged in their daily activities, such as taking a leisure...
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 25 in W 50 in
Rain Dance No 1 - large, muted, gestural abstract landscape, acrylic on canvas
By Viktor Mitic
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Art and nature collide in this ethereal abstract painting—one of a series created en plein air by Viktor Mitic. The ‘rain paintings’ are evocative landscapes rendered in expressive b...
Gold Leaf