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)

Ohne Titel, 1999

Jannis Kounellis

Ohne Titel, 1999

Sale Date: December 8, 2006

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Ohne Titel (2 works from The Gospel..., 2000–2001

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Ohne Titel (2 works from The Gospel..., 2000–2001

Sale Date: November 30, 2006

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Senza titolo, 1976

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Senza titolo, 1976

Sale Date: November 28, 2006

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Edizione notturna (from Für Joseph Beuys), 1986

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Edizione notturna (from Für Joseph Beuys), 1986

Sale Date: December 2, 2006

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Untitled, 1986

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Untitled, 1986

Sale Date: November 15, 2006

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Sans titre, 2003

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Sans titre, 2003

Sale Date: October 28, 2006

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Untitled, 1986

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Untitled, 1986

Sale Date: October 17, 2006

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Untitled, 1996

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Untitled, 1996

Sale Date: October 17, 2006

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Untitled, 1988

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Untitled, 1988

Sale Date: October 16, 2006

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Untitled, 1974

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Untitled, 1974

Sale Date: October 16, 2006

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Untitled, 1960–1961

Jannis Kounellis

Untitled, 1960–1961

Sale Date: October 16, 2006

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Untitled, 1960

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Untitled, 1960

Sale Date: October 16, 2006

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Untitled, 1960

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Untitled, 1960

Sale Date: October 16, 2006

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Untitled, 1982

Jannis Kounellis

Untitled, 1982

Sale Date: October 16, 2006

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Untitled, 1960

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Untitled, 1960

Sale Date: October 16, 2006

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Untitled (in 9 parts), 1984

Jannis Kounellis

Untitled (in 9 parts), 1984

Sale Date: October 11, 2006

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Untitled, 1987

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Untitled, 1987

Sale Date: June 22, 2006

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Untitled (in 3 parts), 1987

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Untitled (in 3 parts), 1987

Sale Date: June 23, 2006

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Frammenti di Danza (set of 7), 1982

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Frammenti di Danza (set of 7), 1982

Sale Date: June 9, 2006

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Guerra, 1983

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Sale Date: June 19, 2006

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Senza titolo, 1989

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Senza titolo, 1989

Sale Date: May 23, 2006

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Untitled, 1987

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Untitled, 1987

Sale Date: May 11, 2006

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Senza titolo, 1974

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Senza titolo, 1974

Sale Date: April 6, 2006

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Frammenti di Danza (portfolio of 7, incl. 1..., 1982

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Frammenti di Danza (portfolio of 7, incl. 1..., 1982

Sale Date: March 31, 2006

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