20 Incredible Artists Using Neon

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The use of neon in art is definitely not new. Vapor-tube devices filled with gas were invented in the early 1900s and were being shaped and used in advertising by the 1930s. In the decades that followed, the artistic uses for neon tubing became more apparent, and people continued to experiment with the fragile medium. 

When used correctly, neon can be much more beautiful than that old dusty sign hanging in the window of a bar. It behaves unlike any other medium and takes physical skill to manipulate. The combination of color and light are also unique to neon, making it a medium of choice for many as a vehicle to convey emotion and ideas. Here is a list of 20 Incredible Neon Artists who have mastered the medium and who continue to push its boundaries.

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John Issacs

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Joseph Kosuth

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Kelly Mark

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Soledad Arias

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Lori Hersberger

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Cerith Wyn Evans

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Robert Montgomery

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Alexandro Diaz

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Laddie John Dill

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Ivan Navarro

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Bruce Nauman

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Leila Pazooki

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Yael Bartana

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James Clar

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Leo Villareal

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Patrick Martinez

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Glenn Ligon

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Brent Birnbaum

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Dan Flavin

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Tracey Emin

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