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Wilhold Up the Mirror Photograph and Mixed Media Assemblage Wall Hanging Artwork
By Dennis Hopper
Located in Surfside, FL
Minimalism, Arte Povera, Conceptual and Text-based art. He was a member of the Board of Trustees of Dia Art
Category
1960s Conceptual Mixed Media
Materials
Ceramic, Wood, Mixed Media
$35,000
H 27 in W 40 in D 5 in
Robert Indiana
A Streetcar Named Desire
Signed, Limited Edition Pop Art Print
By Robert Indiana
Located in San Rafael, CA
text-based Pop art practice. Throughout his career, Indiana reconfigured the aesthetics of American
Category
1970s Pop Art More Prints
Materials
Screen
Signed 1963 ROBERT INDIANA print (Robert Indiana prints)
By Robert Indiana
Located in NEW YORK, NY
graphic, predominantly text-based Pop art practice. Throughout his career, Indiana reimagined the
Category
1960s Surrealist Photography
Materials
Black and White, Engraving, Etching, Photogravure, Lithograph, Screen
"Mystery Box (Boîte mystère)" Ben Vautier, Fluxus Movement Conceptual Sculpture
By Ben Vautier
Located in New York, NY
× 2 7/16 inches
Ben Vautier was a French artist known for his text-based paintings, such as L'art
Category
1960s Conceptual Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paper
$1,000
H 3.813 in W 2.75 in D 2.438 in
Circular Portrait Painting on Violet Wood Panel From the Currencies Series
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
diameter, 2 cm thickness), the work merges text-based conceptual art and figurative portraiture in a
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Wood, Spray Paint, Acrylic
$249 Sale Price
30% Off
H 0.99 in Dm 10.24 in
Robert-Indiana "Love is God-(2014)"
By Robert Indiana
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
including sculptures, prints, and paintings and epitomizes the artist’s graphic, predominantly text-based
Category
2010s Pop Art Interior Prints
Materials
Screen
The Fun One Hundred by Peter Davies
Located in Basildon, London
and conceptual approach to contemporary art. Davies gained recognition for his meticulous, text-based
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Truth Before Power
By Jenny Holzer
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Jenny Holzer (b. 1950) is a multi-disciplinary American artist best known for her text-based public
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
This is Only a Reality of Special Consensus, Silkscreen on Arches paper SIGNED/N
Located in New York, NY
before before artists like Jenny Holzer became famous for text-based political art. The edition was
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Abstract Art, Contemporary, Minimal, Abstract, Text- Based, Painting
By Enn Erisalu
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
1951. He studied art in Florence, London, the University of Oregon and at the Art Center College of
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
$9,000
H 40 in W 52 in D 1.5 in
"Read Red, " Modern Art, Text- Based, Red, Acrylic Painting
By Enn Erisalu
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
"Read Red" (1990)
Acrylic on canvas
58 x 68 x 1.5 inches (framed)
This modern art uses bold red
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$16,000
H 58 in W 68 in D 1.5 in
"Same, " Modern Art, Abstract, Text- Based, Mixed Media, Painting
By Enn Erisalu
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Estonia and immigrated to Canada in 1951. He studied art in Florence, London, the University of Oregon and
Category
1990s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic
$8,000
H 38 in W 45 in D 1 in
Text-based Artwork, Photography with Words, Red, Black
By Hamish Fulton
Located in Inglewood, CA
Text-based Artwork, Photography with Words, Red, Black
Hamish Fulton
Photography
1988
25 x 41 in
Category
1980s Modern Color Photography
Materials
Ink, Photographic Paper
Half as Bad As Dad Text Based Painting, Adam mars, Text, Social Commentary
By Adam Mars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogansfunction as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to reflec...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Panel
$2,376
H 13.25 in W 16 in
Buried Alive In His Own Dirt Text Based Painting, Adam Mars, Text, Graphic
By Adam Mars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogansfunction as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to reflec...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint, Acrylic
$5,280
H 26.5 in W 32 in
Memory Melody, Contemporary, Minimal, Text- Based, Mixed Media Painting
By Enn Erisalu
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This abstract, text-based work by Enn Erisalu is a minimal and fun play on words, which reads
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
$14,500
H 49.25 in W 72 in D 1.5 in
Black and Blue, Contemporary, Minimal, Abstract, Text-Based Painting
By Enn Erisalu
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This abstract, contemporary, minimal, text-based work by Enn Erisalu, uses jumbled black and blue
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
$16,500
H 68 in W 60 in D 1.5 in
Immaturing with Age, Adam Mars, 2018, Mixed Media, Text Based Painting
By Adam Mars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogans function as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to refle...
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Panel
$5,040
H 26.5 in W 32 in
1991, Adam Mars, Text Based Painting, Cultural Commentary, Graphic, Pattern
By Adam Mars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogans function as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to refle...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Spray Paint, Acrylic
1994, Adam Mars, Text Based Painting, Cultural Commentary, Graphic, Pattern
By Adam Mars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogans function as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to refle...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Acrylic, Panel
Same Country, Different World, Adam Mars, 2018, Mixed Media, Text Based Painting
By Adam Mars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogans function as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to refle...
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Panel
"To See Takes Time" original hand printed, text-based, female portrait
Located in New Orleans, LA
From a series called "She Said." This is a hand-stamped, text-based, original portrait done with
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
$7,200
H 44 in W 44 in D 1 in
The Argument
By David Skeens
Located in Columbus, OH
50. A wonderful series of word text-based art printed in crisp clean and simple black on white
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Screen
Culture in Duh Kline, Text Based Painting, Adam Mars, Cultural Commentary
By Adam Mars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogansfunction as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to reflec...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Panel
$6,600
H 42.5 in W 48 in
Someone Needs to Keep the Edge, Adam Mars, 2018, Mixed Media, Text Based
By Adam Mars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogans function as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to refle...
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Panel
Cigarettes Are Gross, Can I Have One, Adam Mars, 2018, Mixed Media, Text Based
By Adam Mars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogans function as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to refle...
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Panel
My Favorite Color is Red Flag, Adam Mars, 2018, Mixed Media, Text Based Painting
By Adam Mars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogans function as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to refle...
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Panel
For Eli Broad or Some Rich Broad, Adam Mars, Text Based Painting
By Adam Mars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogansfunction as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to reflec...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Panel
$6,600
H 42 in W 48 in
A Brain Like Brad Pitt
s Face Text Based Painting, Adam Mars, Cultural Comment
By Adam Mars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogansfunction as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to reflec...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Panel
I Will Photoshop My Past, 2013, Adam Mars, Acrylic, Faux Brick Panel, Text Based
By Adam Mars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogansfunction as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to reflec...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Brick, Acrylic, Panel
Were Sooo Dum An Whey Dont
Evan Kare, 2013, Adam Mars, Text Based, Faux Brick
By Adam Mars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With cultural awareness and acerbic wit, Mars’ slogansfunction as synopses of daily life. As the proliferation of images and data has re-mapped our reality, Mars uses humor to reflec...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Brick, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Panel
$6,000
H 42.5 in W 48 in
SWEET GRASS SAGE AGAINST THE EMPIRE
By Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
, the artist has been producing text-based conceptual and often public art messages in multiple medias
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Archival Ink
$8,500
H 35 in W 27 in D 1 in
DO NOT DANCE FOR PAY
By Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
, the artist has been producing text-based conceptual and often public art messages in multiple medias
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Archival Ink
NUANCE OF SKY WORDS BE FREE
By Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
, the artist has been producing text-based conceptual and often public art messages in multiple medias
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Archival Ink
Dick Seeger Text-based Lucite Art
By Dick Seeger
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Arizona artist Dick Seeger's collection of original sayings in black fonts on white lucite squares. Price is for set of three.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Lucite
"Maracas" Conceptual Text Based Painting
By David Kramer
Located in New York, NY
figure shaking percussion instruments, maracas . The overwritten text reads: "I am Still Drinking the
Category
2010s Conceptual Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil, Pencil
Susan Hutchinson "California Babylon" Dtd 1994 on Board
Located in Dallas, TX
his interests in Minimalism, Arte Povera, Conceptual and Text-based art. He was a member of the Board
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Enamel
Imaginary Realities
By Lawrence Weiner
Located in Toronto, Ontario
of Weiner's text-based art, utilizing his signature typeface and bright primary colors to give life
Category
1990s Conceptual Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Large Sky Blue Color Iris Print Text Based Conceptual Muse X LA Artist 1 of 2 A
By Fred Fehlau
Located in Surfside, FL
, 2011
Selected Exhibitions:
2014 The Avant-Guard Collection, Orange County Museum of Art, Newport Beach
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Digital Pigment
Large Sky Blue Color Iris Print Text Based Conceptual Muse X LA Artist 1 of 2 B
By Fred Fehlau
Located in Surfside, FL
, 2011
Selected Exhibitions:
2014 The Avant-Guard Collection, Orange County Museum of Art, Newport Beach
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Digital Pigment
Blue Void
By Ricky Hunt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
describes his contemporary text-based art, graffiti markings and cartoon like imagery as, “Chaotic order
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
From the Deep
By Ricky Hunt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
describes his contemporary text-based art, graffiti markings and cartoon like imagery as, “Chaotic order
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Mixed Media
Rabbit Hole 5
By Ricky Hunt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
expresses it with a constructed script and unique imagery. Hunt describes his contemporary text-based art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Rabbit Hole 6
By Ricky Hunt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
text-based art, graffiti markings and cartoon like imagery as, “Chaotic order pouring from the watery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Photo Opp III
By Ricky Hunt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Hunt describes his contemporary text-based art, graffiti markings and cartoon like imagery as, “Chaotic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Warm Water II
By Ricky Hunt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Hunt describes his contemporary text-based art, graffiti markings and cartoon like imagery as, “Chaotic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
The Rope II
By Ricky Hunt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
script and unique imagery. Hunt describes his contemporary text-based art, graffiti markings and cartoon
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
The Plug III
By Ricky Hunt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and unique imagery. Hunt describes his contemporary text-based art, graffiti markings and cartoon
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Lighting Sculpture “Dubtronic” by Jim Lambie, Scotland, 2005
By Jim Lambie
Located in Stockholm, SE
private art foundation focused on his interests in Minimalism, Arte Povera, Conceptual and Text-based art
Category
Early 2000s Scottish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Metal
The Rabbit Hole II
By Ricky Hunt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
text-based art, graffiti markings and cartoon like imagery as, “Chaotic order pouring from the watery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Rocket Man
By Ricky Hunt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
describes his contemporary text-based art, graffiti markings and cartoon like imagery as, “Chaotic order
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Mixed Media
Materials
Gold Leaf
Two Ladders
By Ricky Hunt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
script and unique imagery. Hunt describes his contemporary text-based art, graffiti markings and cartoon
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Space Dust
By Ricky Hunt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
constructed script and unique imagery. Hunt describes his contemporary text-based art, graffiti markings and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Flag I
By Ricky Hunt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
script and unique imagery. Hunt describes his contemporary text-based art, graffiti markings and cartoon
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
South Sea II
By Ricky Hunt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
text-based art, graffiti markings and cartoon like imagery as, “Chaotic order pouring from the watery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Space Junk IV
By Ricky Hunt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
text-based art, graffiti markings and cartoon like imagery as, “Chaotic order pouring from the watery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Relic II
By Ricky Hunt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
expresses it with a constructed script and unique imagery. Hunt describes his contemporary text-based art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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