Street art is a style created for city walls, subway trains and other public spaces. Sometimes it is commissioned, yet most often it is an individual statement of defiant free expression. Although mostly an urban style, street art can be found all over the world, including JR’s pasted portraits on the separation wall in Palestine, Invader’s playful ceramic tile mosaics in Paris and the provocative stencil and spray-paint works by Banksy in London.
The Philadelphia-based Cornbread — aka Darryl McCray — is considered the first modern graffiti artist. He began tagging his name around the city in the 1960s. Graffiti art later flourished in New York City in the 1970s. There, young artists used spray paint and markers to create tags and large-scale graphic works, with Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring both developing their distinctive styles through the graffiti scene, which would evolve into street art. Artists such as Tracy 168 and Lady Pink pioneered the Wild Style of complex graffiti writing in the 1980s, pushing the movement forward.
Because of its unsanctioned, improvisational and frequently covert nature, street art involves a range of techniques and aesthetics. Some street artists use quick and effective stenciling, whereas others wheat-paste posters, commandeer video projectors or freehand draw elaborate illustrations and murals. Shepard Fairey made his mark with street art stickers before designing the iconic “Hope” poster for Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign.
While the origins of street art are rooted in a strictly noncommercial creative act that confronted political issues, sexuality and more for a general audience of passersby, the art form has moved inside the galleries over the years. Today, just as Basquiat and Haring took their works from Manhattan’s Lower East Side alleyways into Soho galleries, artists including KAWS, Barry McGee and Osgemeos are in demand with collectors of fine art.
Find a collection of street art paintings, sculptures, prints and multiples and more on 1stDibs.
"Snoopy Loves Laughing Gas" Original Pop Art by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board
Twin Hot Dogs - Original Gary John Street Art Food Painting on Newspaper
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
Shoot the Moon, Street Art Painting, Spray Paint on Canvas, Original 1/1, 2016
Located in Aventura, FL
Commissioned unique variant. Painted using hand cut stencils and Montana Gold spray paint and emulsion on stretched cotton canvas. Hand signed, titled and numbered 1/1 on verso. Can...
Canvas, Spray Paint, Stencil
"Hawk Girl In The Movies" Contemporary Original Street Art by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene during the Art Basel Miami art fair in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he ...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
Open Chord Melody - Original Colorful Guitar Street Art by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Acrylic, Board
$1,000
Memories or Ghosts by Chris RWK, street art, graffiti, spray paint, red & white
By Chris RWK
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"Memories or Ghosts" (2023), Chris RWK street art, aerosol art, graffiti, comics, red drips, shadow, highlights, illustration, street artist, Staten Island, NY, New York, NYC, charac...
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Permanent Marker
$845
Pow Right in the Kisser - Contemporary Figurative Boxing Art Drenched with Color
By Danny Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danny Brown’s artworks allocate an intrinsic connection between himself and the diverse communities occupying Los Angeles. Brown combines art history, streetwear trends, and pop art ...
Canvas, Mixed Media
"Grey Hearts" Original Love Pop Art by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene during the Art Basel Miami art fair in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he ...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board
Large Mike Falcon Torn Paper Collage Painting Assemblage Pop Art Decollage
By Mike Falcon
Located in Surfside, FL
Mike Falcon Today Means I Love You 2017 Mixed media on canvas 47 × 47 in Hand signed and titled verso Bears a label from Detour Gallery verso Mike Falcon collaged paper, photos and...
Mixed Media
$270
Gens With The Dent in Her SL500 Bens-Figurative Ink Painting Los Angeles Artist
By Danny Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danny Brown is a first-generation American urban artist born in Los Angeles. His parents relocated their family from Oaxaca, Mexico in search of opportunity in the United States. Dan...
Ink, Paper
Night Talks - Black Resin Wood on Black Acrylic Paint Canvas Artwork
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, Mixed Media, Latex, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Resin, Wood
$2,246
Happy Graphic Character Painting with Paintbrush Contemporary Pop Artwork
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Original acrylic painting depicting a smiling character painting an endless line, exploring imagination, creativity and the inner worlds that emerge through play. Pintor Cazador II ...
Canvas, Acrylic
$600
Golden Hearts - Minimalist Urban Street Art Graffiti Painting Playful Colorful
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, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic
"New Orleans" - Original Green Snake Crown Pop Street Art by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Graphite
Self Portrait, Street Art, Pop Art,
By Jay-C
Located in München, BY
Edition 5 Self Portrait of Jay-C JAY-C – the pseudonym of this innovative young artist known for his subversive use of familiar figures and symbols. Using a distinct and fine British...
Mixed Media, Pigment, Archival Pigment
From Denmark - Contemporary Original Street Art Painting
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
STONE AGE SOPHISTICATION! Street Art, Pop Art, Dino, Flintstone
By Jay-C
Located in München, BY
Edition 5 Fred Flintstone is painting a Dino in Basquiat style on the wall. JAY-C – the pseudonym of this innovative young artist known for his subve...
Mixed Media, Pigment, Archival Pigment
You can't put a price on love, Painting, Pop Art, Street Art, Cartier, tiger
By Jay-C
Located in München, BY
Edition 5 "You can't put a price on love but Cartier, sure does try." A little tiger is lying on the Cartier signet. JAY-C – the pseudonym of this innovative young artist known for ...
Mixed Media, Pigment, Archival Pigment
You Are Everything I Love You - Original Black and White Word Painting
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, Mixed Media, Latex, Spray Paint, Acrylic
$3,250
Pajares Marlon Brando GAME Cinema original street art mixed media canvas
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Original and unique artist PAJARES work. Done in mixed media on canvas and collage. PAJARES, Juan Manuel (Lleida 1957 ) Pajares was introduced to the impact of large-scale canvas pai...
Canvas, Mixed Media
Mr. Skully - Original Orange Green Pop Street Art on Canvas by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Canvas, Acrylic
Art is Love, Huge Original Painting, Signed, 60x48 in. Stretched, Mickey Mouse
By Jozza
Located in Aventura, FL
Original acrylic painting on canvas. Hand signed on front; signed and titled on verso by Jozza. Canvas is stretched. Canvas size 60 x 48 x 2 inches. Artwork is in excellent condi...
Canvas, Acrylic
You’re such a F@&kin‘ Bear! I love it, Painting, Pop Art, Street Art, pooh bear
By Jay-C
Located in München, BY
Edition 5 Pink Painting of Pooh the bear JAY-C – the pseudonym of this innovative young artist known for his subversive use of familiar figures and symbols. Using a distinct and fin...
Mixed Media, Pigment, Archival Pigment
A Trophy my City - Contemporary Figurative Sports Artwork Drenched with Color
By Danny Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danny Brown’s artworks allocate an intrinsic connection between himself and the diverse communities occupying Los Angeles. Brown combines art history, streetwear trends, and pop art ...
Mixed Media, Canvas
$813Sale Price|34% Off
Untitled
Located in San Diego, CA
Figurative street art painting. Colors are vibrant; the silhouetted male figures would look perfect in various settings. The depth of the canvas makes this painting even more impress...
Canvas, Acrylic
Quantom Tits Universe 1, Figurative Acrylic Painting, 12x9 Inches
Located in New York, NY
In Quantum Tits Universe, Renelio Marin explores the collision between contemporary physics and the visual language of abstraction. Borrowing from the famous quantum concept of super...
Acrylic
Circus Circus - Original Gary John Street Art Painting on Newspaper
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
Seen Street Splash
By Seen
Located in Porto, 13
Seen is widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative graffiti artists of all time. His unique style, incorporating elements of calligraphy and abstract expressionism...
Canvas, Spray Paint
"STUPID DOG" Pop Art Cartoon Character inspired by Courage the Cowardly Dog
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Creative Vice, the artist moniker of US Navy veteran Randy Morales, interprets nostalgic culture in his personal view of growing up in the 90’s. No pop can be any nostalgic time period with pop culture, but his focus would be on his simplistic childhood. Similar to his childhood the art is simplistic, not overloaded with text and other images, just straight to the point, with an almost rudimentary child art complex. Each piece is accompanied by his trademark equivocal face. The equivocal face represents that just because the piece is nostalgic it doesn’t mean happy times. It could bring back memories of your troubled youth or life-changing moments you had as a kid. Overall his artwork caters to the younger generation who are getting in touch with their younger self at that moment In their life where they can start to afford finer things as well as the other consumers who spent time with their kids...
Canvas, Acrylic
"The Biggest Twinkie" Original Contemporary Pop Art by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene during the Art Basel Miami art fair in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he ...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
Lady Like - Original Figurative Pop Street Art Painting on Canvas by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Canvas, Acrylic
Maestro 1 - Oilstick Linear Line Art Original Painting Geometric
By Ilan Leas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ilan Leas uses graffiti-like strokes and bold angles to converge creating an intriguing balance of organized chaos in his drawings. With a unique artistic approach, Leas draws inspir...
Enamel
"Magic Man" - Original Red Circus Street Art by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Acrylic, Board
Street Art Outsider Art Painting Abstract Cityscape with Dogs
Located in Surfside, FL
Done in a manner reminiscent of Keith Haring and LA Ortiz.
Acrylic
Andy Warhol - Original Gary John Street Art Pop Painting on Newspaper
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
$1,200
Sunset Beach - Vibrant Colorful Graffiti Gestural Painting Mixed Media Original
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuban-American artist Frankie Alfonso creates interwoven paintings using lively colors and spontaneous, well-balanced compositions. His work is best described as a style of automatic...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic
"Icon Attitude" Original Pop Art inspired by Wonder Woman series by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene during the Art Basel Miami art fair in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he ...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
$7,500
"Au Jour Le Jour" From Day to Day, B&W Portrait Street Art Pop Painting Canvas
By J.M. Robert
Located in New York, NY
This particular piece depicts an anonymous portrait of a beautiful woman in Black and White, titled "Au Jour Le Jour" translating to "From Day to Day". Inspired by the every day, JM Robert...
Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
"Tokyo Style" - Original Colorful Fashion Vogue Pop Street Art by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Graphite
Money Balloon - Original Gary John Street Art Painting on Newspaper
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
I Love Rainbows - Colorful Hearts Original Graffiti Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amber Goldhammer’s vibrant heart-filled contemporary paintings invite you to color your love and let the joy flow. Known for her dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas, ...
Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Bigger Guns, Street Art, Pop Art, Wolf, Wall Street
By Jay-C
Located in München, BY
Edition 5 2 guns in street art style JAY-C – the pseudonym of this innovative young artist known for his subversive use of familiar figures and symbols. Using a distinct and fine Br...
Mixed Media, Pigment, Archival Pigment
Hello Kitty - Pop Art Character Inspired Painting on Canvas by Randy Morales
Located in Los Angeles, CA
US Navy veteran Randy Morales fuses nostalgia and graphic expressionism within his street-pop artworks. The choice of subjects within his artworks is strongly influenced by his exper...
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,875
CHUCK - Pop Art Cartoon Character Chuckie Rugrats Original Street Art Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
US Navy veteran Randy Morales fuses nostalgia and graphic expressionism within his street-pop artworks. The choice of subjects within his artworks is strongly influenced by his exper...
Canvas, Acrylic
$850
Gentle Scene, Fresh Abstract Painting on Paper, Pastel Tones Urban Nature, 2024
Located in Barcelona, ES
In this series, Perrine explores the profound relationship between light and color, both essential elements in her artistic expression. Without light, there would be no colors, and i...
Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Rag Paper
"Polkadot Revolution" Original Gary John Contemporary Pop Artwork on Newspaper
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
Cookie - Pop Art Blue Character Inspired Painting on Canvas by Randy Morales
Located in Los Angeles, CA
US Navy veteran Randy Morales fuses nostalgia and graphic expressionism within his street-pop artworks. The choice of subjects within his artworks is strongly influenced by his exper...
Canvas, Acrylic
$640Sale Price|20% Off
"Safety Focused" - Original Street Art Painting by Leading Pop Artist Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Acrylic Polymer, Board, Mixed Media, Pastel, Newsprint, Graphite
$295
Splat - Pop Art Cartoon Inspired Character Painting on Canvas by Randy Morales
Located in Los Angeles, CA
US Navy veteran Randy Morales fuses nostalgia and graphic expressionism within his street-pop artworks. The choice of subjects within his artworks is strongly influenced by his exper...
Canvas, Acrylic
Your Majesty - Abstract Love Acrylic Painting on Canvas Pop Art Street Art Style
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, Acrylic, Latex, Mixed Media
My Favorite Game - Original Retro Street Art Inspired Painting
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, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic
$1,525
Blossoming Young Love - Gold Blue Street Art Graffiti Original on Canvas
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, Mixed Media, Latex, Spray Paint, Acrylic
"Fake" - Original Pop Street Art on Newspaper by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
Flower Fields - Original Gary John Street Art Multicolor Painting on Newspaper
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
$1,275
Fall Flowers - Original Earth Tone Urban Graffiti Floral Street Art on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amber Goldhammer, a celebrated Los Angeles artist, brings a playful yet serene approach to abstract art with her vibrant acrylic compositions. "Fall Flowers" features a dynamic array...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Latex, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Effervescent Flow - Expressive Colorful Abstract Aboriginal Inspired Painting
By Ilan Leas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ilan Leas uses graffiti-like strokes and bold angles to converge creating an intriguing balance of organized chaos in his drawings. His dynamic linear design compositions are aborigi...
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Oil
Color TV - Original Gary John Street Art Painting on Newspaper
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
What Could It Be - Original Street Art on Korean Newspaper by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
$9,500
Miami Graffiti Legend Ahol Sniffs Glue Large Spray Painting on Doors Sculpture
By Ahol Sniffs Glue
Located in Surfside, FL
Ahol Sniffs Glue David Anasagasti (Cuban American, born 1980). An original graffiti painting on found object, produced for the artist's "Geographies Of Trash" movement. The work features the artist's signature purple "sleepy eye...
Wood, Mixed Media, Spray Paint
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
Original Red Green Street Art on Canvas Mixed Medium Art, Contradict, 45X60"
By Irena Orlov
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Graffiti Street Art on Canvas, Mixed Medium on Canvas 45W x 60H" Original Mixed Media Graffiti Street Art on Canvas Investment Opportunity - Unique - Original - Signed Thi...
Canvas, Varnish, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Digital