Jannis Kounellis

(Greek, 1936–2017)

Jannis Kounellis was a Greek performance artist and sculptor associated with the Arte Povera movement. Originally emerging as a painter, Kounellis shifted to making installations he is now widely celebrated for in 1967 during his involvement with Arte Povera, a movement dedicated to attacking the established norms of government, industry, and culture. During this time, he increasingly created works that juxtaposed disparate materials, including stone, cotton, coal, bed frames, and doors. Born on March 23, 1936 in Piraeus, Greece, he went on to study art in Athens and then at the Accademia de Bella Arti in Rome. A prevalent theme in his practice was the incorporation of real life—simulated or otherwise—into spaces of art. This phenomenon can be seen in works where he has installed live birds in cages alongside paintings, sculptures accompanied by the playing of a Bach score, and his reoccurring installations wherein 12 live horses are displayed in galleries or other art spaces. He experienced high levels of success for his work, and participated in prestigious exhibitions including documenta and the Venice Biennale. He died on February 16, 2017 in Rome, Italy at the age of 80.

Jannis Kounellis Artworks

Jannis Kounellis (1,214 results)
Senza titolo, 1999

Jannis Kounellis

Senza titolo, 1999

Sale Date: March 16, 2024

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Senza titolo, 1978

Jannis Kounellis

Senza titolo, 1978

Sale Date: March 16, 2024

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Untitled, 2015

Jannis Kounellis

Untitled, 2015

Sale Date: March 13, 2024

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Untitled, 2002

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Untitled, 2002

Sale Date: March 2, 2024

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Sans titre, 1986

Jannis Kounellis

Sans titre, 1986

Sale Date: December 10, 2023

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Untitled, 1987

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Untitled, 1987

Sale Date: December 12, 2023

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Untitled, 2009

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Untitled, 2009

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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Senza titolo, 2003

Jannis Kounellis

Senza titolo, 2003

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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Senza titolo, 2000

Jannis Kounellis

Senza titolo, 2000

Sale Date: December 8, 2023

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Senza titolo, 1982

Jannis Kounellis

Senza titolo, 1982

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Senza titolo, 2004

Jannis Kounellis

Senza titolo, 2004

Sale Date: December 2, 2023

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Senza titolo, 2000

Jannis Kounellis

Senza titolo, 2000

Sale Date: December 2, 2023

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Senza titolo, 1985–1995

Jannis Kounellis

Senza titolo, 1985–1995

Sale Date: December 5, 2023

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Senza titolo

Jannis Kounellis

Senza titolo

Sale Date: December 13, 2023

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Senza titolo, 1993

Jannis Kounellis

Senza titolo, 1993

Sale Date: November 22, 2023

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Untitled, 1989

Jannis Kounellis

Untitled, 1989

Sale Date: November 30, 2023

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Untitled, 1996

Jannis Kounellis

Untitled, 1996

Sale Date: November 29, 2023

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Untitled, 2000

Jannis Kounellis

Untitled, 2000

Sale Date: November 29, 2023

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Senza titolo (Progetto per la Salara di..., 1995

Jannis Kounellis

Senza titolo (Progetto per la Salara di..., 1995

Sale Date: November 7, 2023

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Senza titolo (le vin rouge du musée), 1995

Jannis Kounellis

Senza titolo (le vin rouge du musée), 1995

Sale Date: November 7, 2023

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Sin título, 2003

Jannis Kounellis

Sin título, 2003

Sale Date: November 6, 2023

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Senza titolo, 2014

Jannis Kounellis

Senza titolo, 2014

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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Senza titolo, 1998, 1998

Jannis Kounellis

Senza titolo, 1998, 1998

Sale Date: November 7, 2023

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Sans titre, 1959

Jannis Kounellis

Sans titre, 1959

Sale Date: October 20, 2023

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