JOAN JONAS

b. 1936, United States

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Untitled by Joan Jonas contemporary artwork drawing works on paper

Joan Jonas Untitled, n.d. Twig dipped in ink on paper
30.2 x 20.7 cm
40 x 30.5 x 3.8 cm (incl frame) Gladstone Request Price & Availability

Joan Jonas Untitled, n.d. Marker on paper
29.5 x 21.2 cm
40 x 30.5 x 3.8 cm (incl frame) Gladstone Request Price & Availability

Joan Jonas Untitled, n.d. Twig dipped in ink on paper
30.2 x 21.2 cm
40 x 30.5 x 3.8 cm (incl frame) Gladstone Request Price & Availability

Wind by Joan Jonas contemporary artwork moving image photography

Joan Jonas Wind, 1968 5:37 min (black and white, silent) 16mm film
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By a Thread in the Wind by Joan Jonas contemporary artwork painting works on paper

Joan Jonas By a Thread in the Wind, September 5 – October 12, 2024 Bamboo, string, and acrylic paint on paper
40 x 30.5 x 3.8 cm (incl frame) Gladstone Request Price & Availability

Jonas Improvising by Joan Jonas contemporary artwork photography sculpture

Joan Jonas Jonas Improvising, 1976, printed 2019 Gelatin silver print
41.9 x 38.7 cm
58.4 x 55.2 cm (incl frame) Gladstone Request Price & Availability

Body Drawing 13 by Joan Jonas contemporary artwork drawing painting works on paper

Joan Jonas Body Drawing 13, 1999-2017 Charcoal on handmade paper
137.8 x 69.6 cm
156.8 x 90.2 x 5.1 cm (incl frame) Gladstone Request Price & Availability

Pagoda 2 by Joan Jonas contemporary artwork drawing painting works on paper

Joan Jonas Pagoda 2, 2016 Watercolour and graphite on paper
76.2 x 55.9 cm
82.9 x 62.5 x 3.8 cm (incl frame) Gladstone Request Price & Availability

Draw on the wind by Joan Jonas contemporary artwork installation painting

Joan Jonas Draw on the wind, 2018 Paper painted kites, bamboo
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I Know Why They Left by Joan Jonas contemporary artwork drawing

Joan Jonas I Know Why They Left, 2016–2018 55 drawings and 12 props installation
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Stage Sets II by Joan Jonas contemporary artwork photography sculpture

Joan Jonas Stage Sets II, 1976 Gelatin silver print
40.6 x 50.8 cm
47.6 x 63.5 x 3.8 cm (incl frame) Gladstone Request Price & Availability

Twilight by Joan Jonas contemporary artwork photography sculpture

Joan Jonas Twilight, 1975 Gelatin silver print
40.6 x 50.8 cm
47.6 x 63.5 x 3.8 cm (incl frame) Gladstone Request Price & Availability

Pagoda 3 by Joan Jonas contemporary artwork drawing painting works on paper

Joan Jonas Pagoda 3, 2016 Watercolour and graphite on paper
76.2 x 55.9 cm
82.9 x 62.5 x 3.8 cm (incl frame) Gladstone Request Price & Availability

Body Drawing 16 by Joan Jonas contemporary artwork drawing painting works on paper

Joan Jonas Body Drawing 16, 1999–2017 Watercolour pencil and Japanese watercolour on paper
135.3 x 69.5 cm
156.8 x 90.2 x 5.1 cm (incl frame) Gladstone Request Price & Availability

Body Drawing 41 by Joan Jonas contemporary artwork drawing painting works on paper

Joan Jonas Body Drawing 41, 1999–2017 Charcoal on handmade paper
96.5 x 63.5 cm
113.7 x 80.6 x 5.1 cm (incl frame) Gladstone Request Price & Availability

Body Drawing 43 by Joan Jonas contemporary artwork drawing

Joan Jonas Body Drawing 43, 1999–2017 Charcoal on handmade paper
139.7 x 73.7 cm
156.8 x 90.2 cm (incl frame) Gladstone Request Price & Availability

They come to us without a word XVI by Joan Jonas contemporary artwork painting works on paper

Joan Jonas They come to us without a word XVI, 2013 Ink on paper
71.1 x 101.6 cm
81.9 x 114.9 x 3.8 cm (incl frame) Gladstone Request Price & Availability

They come to us without a word XII by Joan Jonas contemporary artwork painting works on paper

Joan Jonas They come to us without a word XII, 2013 Ink on paper
30.5 x 41.9 cm
41.3 x 52.1 x 3.8 cm (incl frame) Gladstone Request Price & Availability

They come to us without a word X by Joan Jonas contemporary artwork painting

Joan Jonas They come to us without a word X, 2013 Watercolour on paper
79.1 x 109.4 cm
87.6 x 118.1 x 5.1 cm (incl frame) Gladstone Request Price & Availability

Too Busy Bees IX by Joan Jonas contemporary artwork painting

Joan Jonas Too Busy Bees IX, 2014 Watercolour on handmade paper
49.5 x 64.8 cm
55.9 x 70.5 x 3.8 cm (incl frame) Gladstone Request Price & Availability

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Contemporary art exhibition Group Exhibition A velvet ant a flower and a bird at Ian Potter Museum of Art University of Melbourne Australia

Group Exhibition A velvet ant, a flower and a bird Ian Potter Museum of Art | University of Melbourne 19 February–6 June 2026
Melbourne

Contemporary art exhibition Joan Jonas Drawings Curated by Adam Pendleton at Pace Gallery Tokyo Japan

Joan Jonas Drawings, Curated by Adam Pendleton Pace Gallery 17 May–3 July 2025
Tokyo

Contemporary art exhibition Joan Jonas Ryan Sullivan Zweigstelle Capitain Vii - C.a.s.a - Palazzo Degas Napoli at Galerie Gisela Capitain Naples Italy

Joan Jonas, Ryan Sullivan Zweigstelle Capitain Vii - C.a.s.a - Palazzo Degas, Napoli Galerie Gisela Capitain 22 March–16 May 2025
Naples

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Gladstone contemporary art gallery in 515 West 24th Street New York United States

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News Joan Jonas Wins Nam June Paik Prize 2024 Sam Gaskin Jonas will present a solo exhibition at the Nam June Paik Art Center, near Seoul, next year.

Spotlight New York Lowdown: 7 Exhibitions to See Over Spring, 2024 Elaine YJ Zheng Catch a survey of the Harlem Renaissance at The Met, Pacita Abad at MoMA PS1, Eva Hesse at Hauser & Wirth, and more.

Opinion Joan Jonas’ Long-Overdue Homecoming at MoMA The New York artist spent over 50 years developing performance into a multimedia art form. Now she has the biggest museum show of her career.

News Diriyah Biennale 2024 Announces ‘After Rain’ Theme Michael Irwin The Saudi Biennale’s second edition will feature artists including El Anatsui, Joan Jonas, and Tiffany Chung.

News Centre Pompidou Acquires ‘Bitchcoin’ Among First NFTs Sam Gaskin Blockchain projects and digital artworks by Sarah Meyohas, aaajiao, John Gerrard, and Larva Labs have entered the museum’s collection, breaking new ground for French public institutions.

Spotlight Despite Hard Questions, Kochi-Muziris Biennale Deserves a Chance Neil Price Despite organisational challenges, the 5th Kochi‑Muziris Biennale’s poignant selection overshadows complications.

Spotlight In Palermo, Fondazione Merz Looks Forward with New Initiative Stephanie Bailey Turin‑based Fondazione Merz’s latest outpost in Palermo offers a site for collaboration and solidarity.

News ‘This is a Hammer Blow’ — Art World Reacts to Gavin Brown Joining Barbara Gladstone Sam Gaskin Artists and critics lamented the loss of a gallery praised for its leadership and creativity.

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