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Julian Opie is a celebrated contemporary artist known for his minimalist, stylized portraits and figures that blend digital aesthetics with fine art tradition. Using bold lines, flat colors, and simplified forms, Opie captures the essence of his subjects with striking clarity and modern elegance.
His work draws from influences ranging from classical portraiture to pop art and graphic design, resulting in a unique visual language that is instantly recognizable. Exhibited globally and collected by major museums and private collectors, Opie’s art bridges the gap between technology and humanity, making him one of the most sought-after and influential artists of his generation.
Suite: Twenty Six Portraits, Edition: From the limited edition of 250, Year: 2005, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Alan Cristea Gallery
Suite: Twenty Six Portraits, Edition: From the limited edition of 250, Year: 2005, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Alan Cristea Gallery
Suite: Twenty Six Portraits, Edition: From the limited edition of 250, Year: 2005, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Alan Cristea Gallery
Suite: Twenty Six Portraits, Edition: From the limited edition of 250, Year: 2005, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Alan Cristea Gallery
Suite: Twenty Six Portraits, Edition: From the limited edition of 250, Year: 2005, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Alan Cristea Gallery
Suite: Twenty Six Portraits, Edition: From the limited edition of 250, Year: 2005, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Alan Cristea Gallery
Suite: Twenty Six Portraits, Edition: From the limited edition of 250, Year: 2005, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Alan Cristea Gallery
Suite: Twenty Six Portraits, Edition: From the limited edition of 250, Year: 2005, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Alan Cristea Gallery
Suite: Twenty Six Portraits, Edition: From the limited edition of 250, Year: 2005, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Alan Cristea Gallery
Suite: Twenty Six Portraits, Edition: From the limited edition of 250, Year: 2005, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Alan Cristea Gallery
Suite: Twenty Six Portraits, Edition: From the limited edition of 250, Year: 2005, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Alan Cristea Gallery
Suite: Twenty Six Portraits, Edition: From the limited edition of 250, Year: 2005, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Alan Cristea Gallery
Suite: Twenty Six Portraits, Edition: Artist Proof 39 From the limited edition of 50, Year: 2005, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Alan Cristea Gallery
Suite: Twenty Six Portraits, Edition: From the limited edition of 250, Year: 2006, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Alan Cristea Gallery
Suite: Twenty Six Portraits, Edition: From the limited edition of 250, Year: 2006, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Alan Cristea Gallery
Suite: Twenty Six Portraits, Edition: From the limited edition of 250, Year: 2006, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Alan Cristea Gallery
Suite: Twenty Six Portraits, Edition: From the limited edition of 250, Year: 2005, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Alan Cristea Gallery
Suite: Twenty Six Portraits, Edition: From the limited edition of 250, Year: 2005, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Alan Cristea Gallery
Suite: Twenty Six Portraits, Edition: From the limited edition of 250, Year: 2005, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Alan Cristea Gallery
Suite: Twenty Six Portraits, Edition: From the limited edition of 250, Year: 2005, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Alan Cristea Gallery
Suite: Twenty Six Portraits, Edition: From the limited edition of 250, Year: 2005, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Alan Cristea Gallery
Suite: Twenty Six Portraits, Edition: From the limited edition of 250, Year: 2005, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Alan Cristea Gallery
Suite: Twenty Six Portraits, Edition: From the limited AP edition of L, Year: 2005, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Alan Cristea Gallery
Suite: Twenty Six Portraits, Edition: From the limited edition of 250, Year: 2005, Medium: Woodcut on Somerset Velvet 300gsm, Publisher: Alan Cristea Gallery
Julian Opie is a celebrated contemporary artist known for his minimalist, stylized portraits and figures that blend digital aesthetics with fine art tradition. Using bold lines, flat colors, and simplified forms, Opie captures the essence of his subjects with striking clarity and modern elegance.
His work draws from influences ranging from classical portraiture to pop art and graphic design, resulting in a unique visual language that is instantly recognizable. Exhibited globally and collected by major museums and private collectors, Opie’s art bridges the gap between technology and humanity, making him one of the most sought-after and influential artists of his generation.
Julian Opie is a celebrated contemporary artist known for his minimalist, stylized portraits and figures that blend digital aesthetics with fine art tradition. Using bold lines, flat colors, and simplified forms, Opie captures the essence of his subjects with striking clarity and modern elegance. His work draws from influences ranging from classical portraiture to pop art and graphic design, resulting in a unique visual language that is instantly recognizable. Exhibited globally and collected by major museums and private collectors, Opie’s art bridges the gap between technology and humanity, making him one of the most sought-after and influential artists of his generation.
Julian Opie (born 1958, London) is a British sculptor, painter and digital artist, associated with the New British Sculpture movement as well as Pop Art and Digital Art.
He is known for reducing figures and objects to bold outlines and flat color, using both traditional media (paint, steel sculpture) and modern technology (LED screens, lenticular prints, digital animation).
Julian Opie’s work is associated with:
Opie works across a range of media: steel and painted metal sculpture (especially early works) that reference everyday objects; paintings and prints with bold outlines and flat colour; digital and LED-sculptures and lenticular prints that incorporate movement or visual effect. His process often begins with a photograph, which he simplifies using digital tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator) into the characteristic outline-and-block-colour style.
Authentic Artwork by Julian Opie can be found through reputable galleries, contemporary art dealers, and leading auction houses that specialize in modern and digital art. A trusted destination is Dane Fine Art Auction House in Ardmore, PA, which features original prints, sculptures, and limited-edition works by Julian Opie and other leading Pop and digital artists.
Julian Opie stands out for translating everyday imagery into a universal iconography — his artwork occupies a space between fine art, design, popular culture and digital media. His approach anticipates and reflects our image-saturated, digitally mediated world. By working across media and embracing new technologies, he expands the definition of what sculpture, portraiture and representation can mean in the 21st century.