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Curated:
Text in Art

Text and art have been linked for decades, and today’s contemporary art world is more dominated by text and narrative than ever. Auctions houses, galleries and dealers are crossing the globe to add these works to their collections.

Starting from as little as £300, we have put a selection of works from artists who are big influencers of this trend.

Enjoy!

Barbara Kruger
Her instantly recognisable style and bold text-based art centres around the criticism of mass media and consumerism.
Untitled (Vase)
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Untitled (Vase)
£2,000

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David Shrigley
His culturally ubiquitous work decorates anything from fine-dining restaurants and stationary, to wine bottles.
Don't - AP
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David Shrigley
Don't - AP
£4,750
If You Need Me - Framed
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David Shrigley
If You Need Me - Framed
£495

The Connor Brothers
Playful phrases glitter in front of painted Pulp Fiction backgrounds and the use of cynical, comedic, and self-aware quotes from famous poets have made for some of the most well-known and popular pieces from this duo.
I Don't Want to Go to Heaven
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The Connor Brothers
I Don't Want to Go to Heaven
£1,800
Hell Is Empty and All the Devils Are Here
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The Connor Brothers
Hell Is Empty and All the Devils Are Here
£3,000

Grayson Perry
His work addresses themes of gender, identity, and social class. He is unafraid of dealing with serious subjects such as violence, prejudices, sexual suppression and questioning societal beliefs.
Sponsored by You
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Grayson Perry
Sponsored by You
£12,000
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“There are a few nice details that I enjoyed drawing, such as the brakes on the wheels which are 'Guilt', and the engine which is 'Pure Greed'. The fuel cap takes 'Unregulated market'. 'Social mobility' is the roadkill caught under the tyres. The hovering bald eagle in the sky is the 'Inequality' of the American dream.

On the back of the car it says 'LUX-embourg' and 'UWO', Unexplained Wealth Order. The phrases 'Win-win' and 'Trickle down' are there too: the idea that wealth somehow miraculously trickles down and we all benefit from it, which is complete nonsense.”


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Tim Fishlock
His practice centres on modern life and our uneasy alliance with social media and technology.
BARE LIKES
Editions
Tim Fishlock
BARE LIKES
£450
MILLION VIEWS
Editions
Tim Fishlock
MILLION VIEWS
£450
THE POEM WILL RESEMBLE YOU
Originals
Tim Fishlock
THE POEM WILL RESEMBLE YOU
£18,000
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Tracey Emin
Whether it's words sewn into a tent, confrontational text on paintings, or brightly coloured neon phrases, her work is often accompanied by sensual, truthful, and forlorn words.
She Lay Down
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Tracey Emin
She Lay Down
£7,000
True Love Always Wins
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Tracey Emin
True Love Always Wins
£6,000

Harland Miller
Re-titling books with phrases connected to his own experiences and commonplace terms are part of Miller’s success.
Health and Safety Is Killing Bondage
Editions
Harland Miller
Health and Safety Is Killing Bondage
£26,000
Kiss
Originals
Harland Miller
Kiss
£17,500
 

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