Julian Opie’s minimalist figurative portraits and landscapes provide a streamlined perspective on modern life. His bold silhouettes are inspired by traditional portraiture, Japanese woodblock prints, Egyptian hieroglyphics, and road signage. A Goldsmiths’ College alumnus, Opie has exhibited in major cities like London, Tokyo, New York, and Berlin. His work is held in prestigious collections, including the Arts Council in England, the Museum of Modern Art, and the National Portrait Gallery. Opie's art has sold for six figures in the secondary market and spans painting, drawing, sculpture, and film.
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Julian Opie (British 1958-), 'Suzanne Walking (Back)', 2006
Lot 89 (Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors , 1st May, 2025)
Julian Opie (British 1958-), 'Suzanne Walking (Back)', 2006, acrylic lenticular print, numbered from an edition of 1000 to the frame verso; 35 x ... read more
35 x 28.5cm inc frame
Sold for £1,500 inc.premium
Julian Opie (British 1958-), 'Suzanne Walking (Back)', 2006
Lot 87 (Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors , 30th Jul, 2025)
Julian Opie (British 1958-), 'Suzanne Walking (Back)', 2006, acrylic lenticular print, numbered from an edition of 1000 to the frame verso; 35 x ... read more
35 x 28.5cm inc frame
Sold for £875 inc.premium
Julian Opie (British 1958-), 'Woman Taking Off Man's Shirt. 5', 2003
Lot 76 (Urban & Contemporary Art, 10th Dec, 2025)
Julian Opie (British 1958-), 'Woman Taking Off Man's Shirt. 5', 2003, screenprint in colours on paper, published by K21 Kunstammlung ... read more
sheet: 100 x 60cm
Sold for £688 inc.premium
Julian Opie (British 1958-), 'Detective, Student, Lawyer, Banker & Nurse', 2013
Lot 82 (Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors , 29th Jan, 2025)
Julian Opie (British 1958-), 'Detective, Student, Lawyer, Banker & Nurse', 2013, a set of five lenticular postcards, published by Alan Cristea, ... read more
sheets: 14.7 x 8.6cm each (5)
Sold for £250 inc.premium