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John Giorno — Big Ego
John Giorno

Big Ego

2015

"Big Ego" is a bold screenprint on canvas by American artist and poet John Giorno, created in 2015. True to Giorno's signature style, the work employs large, graphic text as its primary visual element, transforming language into a striking and confrontational image. The piece reflects his longstanding exploration of words as both art and provocation, rooted in his connections to Pop Art and the Beat Generation.

Medium
screenprint on canvas
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Execution: Executed in 2015, in the United States.

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction

February 24, 2026

Estimate: $25,000$35,000

Lot 10

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John Giorno, Big Ego, 2015

"Big Ego" is a bold screenprint on canvas by American artist and poet John Giorno, created in 2015. True to Giorno's signature style, the work employs large, graphic text as its primary visual element, transforming language into a striking and confrontational image. The piece reflects his longstanding exploration of words as both art and provocation, rooted in his connections to Pop Art and the Beat Generation.

Medium
screenprint on canvas
Dimensions
101.6 x 101.6 cm
Year
2015
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Bold Colors, Male Artist, Provocative Mood, Text Art, Conceptual Art, Contemporary Artist, Canvas, American Artist, Screenprint, Typography, Pop Art

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