Iván Navarro
Chilean, b. 1972
2.4k Followers
Recognized for his suggestive use of fluorescent lights, Iván Navarro makes works rich in both art-historical and social references. Though his use of light bulbs invites comparison to Minimalism, particularly the art of Dan Flavin, Navarro’s work is conceptually quite different. He uses industrial materials to represent recognizable subjects, as with Armory Fence (2011), where he constructs a picket fence with white fluorescent tubing, calling critical attention to the object that has come to epitomize an idealized suburban lifestyle.
Auction Results
Past Auctions
100 results
Untitled (Empire State), 2011
neon, wood, paint, plexiglas, mirror, on-way mirror and electric energy
144.8 x 302.3 x 25.4 cm
Oct 1, 2025 • Sotheby's
Untitled (Empire State), 2011
neon, wood, paint, plexiglas, mirror, on-way mirror and electric energy
144.8 x 302.3 x 25.4 cm
Oct 1, 2025
Sotheby's
Contemporary Discoveries
Lot 723
Silent, 2018
LED light, neon, drum, one-way mirror and electric energy
30 x 30 x 15 in. (76.2 x 76.2 x 38.1 cm)
Sep 25, 2025 • Phillips
Silent, 2018
LED light, neon, drum, one-way mirror and electric energy
30 x 30 x 15 in. (76.2 x 76.2 x 38.1 cm)
Sep 25, 2025
Phillips • New York
New Now: Modern & Contemporary Art
Lot 153
War Hole II, 2018
Drum, neon, mirror, one-way mirror and electric energy 220v without a transformer
38.0 cm
Apr 28, 2025 • Bonhams
War Hole II, 2018
Drum, neon, mirror, one-way mirror and electric energy 220v without a transformer
38.0 cm
Apr 28, 2025
Bonhams
Contemporary Art
Lot 70
La Ilustracion Artistica, 2016
LED light, book, mirror, one-way mirror and electric energy
41.0 x 28.3 x 4.1 cm
Apr 28, 2025 • Bonhams
La Ilustracion Artistica, 2016
LED light, book, mirror, one-way mirror and electric energy
41.0 x 28.3 x 4.1 cm
Apr 28, 2025
Bonhams
Contemporary Art
Lot 79
COME, 2010
neon plexiglass letters, wood, mirror and one-way mirror
83.8 x 83.8 x 8.0 cm
Mar 30, 2025 • Sotheby's
COME, 2010
neon plexiglass letters, wood, mirror and one-way mirror
83.8 x 83.8 x 8.0 cm
Mar 30, 2025
Sotheby's
Modern & Contemporary Day Auction
Lot 145
Exit (Baum), 2007
neon, glass, aluminum door and one-way mirror
85 3/4 x 39 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (217.8 x 100.3 x 24.1 cm)
Mar 12, 2024 • Phillips
Exit (Baum), 2007
neon, glass, aluminum door and one-way mirror
85 3/4 x 39 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (217.8 x 100.3 x 24.1 cm)
Mar 12, 2024
Phillips • New York
New Now
Lot 176
Try, 2010
yellow neon, blue painted wooden box, mirror, one-way mirror and electric energy
83.8 x 83.8 x 17.8 cm
Dec 14, 2023 • Christie's
Try, 2010
yellow neon, blue painted wooden box, mirror, one-way mirror and electric energy
83.8 x 83.8 x 17.8 cm
Dec 14, 2023
Christie's
First Open | Post-War & Contemporary Art
Lot 200
Scream, 2012
neons, painted wooden box, plexiglas, mirror, one-way mirror and electric energy
121.9 x 121.9 x 17.8 cm
Sep 29, 2023 • Christie's
Scream, 2012
neons, painted wooden box, plexiglas, mirror, one-way mirror and electric energy
121.9 x 121.9 x 17.8 cm
Sep 29, 2023
Christie's
Live Auction 22052
Post-War to Present
Lot 373
Exit (Baum), 2007
neon, glass, aluminum door and one-way mirror
85 3/4 x 39 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (217.8 x 100.3 x 24.1 cm)
Sep 27, 2023 • Phillips
Exit (Baum), 2007
neon, glass, aluminum door and one-way mirror
85 3/4 x 39 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (217.8 x 100.3 x 24.1 cm)
Sep 27, 2023
Phillips • New York
New Now
Lot 224
Abandon (Agbar), 2011
neon, mirror, one way mirror, painted wood and electrical components
89.5 x 99.7 x 16.5 cm (35 1/4 x 39 1/4 x 6 1/2 in.)
Mar 3, 2023 • Phillips
Abandon (Agbar), 2011
neon, mirror, one way mirror, painted wood and electrical components
89.5 x 99.7 x 16.5 cm (35 1/4 x 39 1/4 x 6 1/2 in.)
Mar 3, 2023
Phillips • London
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
Lot 250
Degenerate , 2011
neon, plywood, plexiglass, mirror, one-way mirror, fluorescent lightbulbs and electrical hardware
83.8 x 83.8 x 17.8 cm
Dec 14, 2022 • Christie's
Degenerate, 2011
neon, plywood, plexiglass, mirror, one-way mirror, fluorescent lightbulbs and electrical hardware
83.8 x 83.8 x 17.8 cm
Dec 14, 2022
Christie's
First Open | Post-War & Contemporary Art
Lot 151
Rustic Hole, 2004
fluorescent light fixtures, wood, mirrors and pink tube covers
76.2 x 76.2 x 7.6 cm
Sep 29, 2022 • Christie's
Rustic Hole, 2004
fluorescent light fixtures, wood, mirrors and pink tube covers
76.2 x 76.2 x 7.6 cm
Sep 29, 2022
Christie's
Live Auction 20983
Post-War to Present
Lot 426
Back to Square One, 2017
neon lights, aluminum box, mirror, one-way mirror and electric energy
121.9 x 121.9 x 25.4 cm
Jul 20, 2022 • Christie's
Back to Square One, 2017
neon lights, aluminum box, mirror, one-way mirror and electric energy
121.9 x 121.9 x 25.4 cm
Jul 20, 2022
Christie's
First Open | Post-War & Contemporary Art
Lot 122
Infinito (Infinity), 2018
361⁄8 x 36 x 51⁄8in. (91.8 x 91.5 x 13cm.)
Jul 5, 2022 • Christie's
Infinito (Infinity), 2018
361⁄8 x 36 x 51⁄8in. (91.8 x 91.5 x 13cm.)
Jul 5, 2022
Christie's
First Open: Post-War and Contemporary Art Online
Lot 132
Record, 2007
flourescent light bulbs, mirror and one-way mirror in wooden cabinet
214.6 x 99.8 x 28 cm
Mar 9, 2022 • Christie's
Record, 2007
flourescent light bulbs, mirror and one-way mirror in wooden cabinet
214.6 x 99.8 x 28 cm
Mar 9, 2022
Christie's
First Open: Post-War and Contemporary Art Online
Lot 128
Blue Electric Chair, 2004
blue fluorescent light bulbs, painted aluminium and electrical fixtures
120.2 x 78.1 x 99.8 cm
Mar 2, 2022 • Christie's
Blue Electric Chair, 2004
blue fluorescent light bulbs, painted aluminium and electrical fixtures
120.2 x 78.1 x 99.8 cm
Mar 2, 2022
Christie's
Post-War and Contemporary Art Day Sale
Lot 339
Exit, 2006
aluminum, neon lights, mirrors
218 x 100 x 19 cm
Oct 13, 2021 • Christie's
Exit, 2006
aluminum, neon lights, mirrors
218 x 100 x 19 cm
Oct 13, 2021
Christie's
L'art à fleur de peau, parcours d'une collectionneuse
Lot 37
Metal Electric Chair, 2017
metal fixtures and electric energy
116.21 x 78.74 cm
Oct 1, 2021 • Christie's
Metal Electric Chair, 2017
metal fixtures and electric energy
116.21 x 78.74 cm
Oct 1, 2021
Christie's
Post-War to Present
Lot 208
Impenetrable (Scream), 2012
fluorescent lights, resin, mirror, one way mirror and electric components
95.3 x 112.7 x 114 cm
Sep 24, 2021 • Sotheby's
Impenetrable (Scream), 2012
fluorescent lights, resin, mirror, one way mirror and electric components
95.3 x 112.7 x 114 cm
Sep 24, 2021
Sotheby's
Contemporary Art
Lot 636
War Hole VI, 2016
neon, metal drum, one-way mirror, mirror and electrical component
39.3 x 39.3 x 21.5 cm
Jul 14, 2021 • Sotheby's
War Hole VI, 2016
neon, metal drum, one-way mirror, mirror and electrical component
39.3 x 39.3 x 21.5 cm
Jul 14, 2021
Sotheby's
Contemporary Art Online | New York
Lot 147
Black Hole of Light, 2004
mirror, one-way mirror, fluorescent light bulbs and electrical wiring in wooden frame
14 x 110 x 110 cm
Jul 2, 2021 • Christie's
Black Hole of Light, 2004
mirror, one-way mirror, fluorescent light bulbs and electrical wiring in wooden frame
14 x 110 x 110 cm
Jul 2, 2021
Christie's
Post War and Contemporary Art Day Sale
Lot 633
Silent, 2018
LED light
76.2 x 76.2 x 38.1 cm
Mar 12, 2021 • Sotheby's
Silent, 2018
LED light
76.2 x 76.2 x 38.1 cm
Mar 12, 2021
Sotheby's
Contemporary Curated
Lot 147
Back to Square One, 2017
aluminum box
121.9 x 121.9 x 25.4 cm
Mar 9, 2021 • Christie's
Back to Square One, 2017
aluminum box
121.9 x 121.9 x 25.4 cm
Mar 9, 2021
Christie's
Post-War to Present
Lot 137
Crawling, 2006
fixtures and colored sleeves
177.8 x 8.89 cm
Mar 5, 2021 • Sotheby's
Crawling, 2006
fixtures and colored sleeves
177.8 x 8.89 cm
Mar 5, 2021
Sotheby's
Contemporary Art
Lot 501
Back to Square One, 2017
neon lights, aluminum box, mirror, one-way mirror and electric energy
121.92 x 121.92 x 25.4 cm
Dec 3, 2020 • Christie's
Back to Square One, 2017
neon lights, aluminum box, mirror, one-way mirror and electric energy
121.92 x 121.92 x 25.4 cm
Dec 3, 2020
Christie's • New York
Post-War & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Featuring The Collection of Morton and Barbara Mandel
Lot 491
Record, 2007
Executed in 2007, this work is number four from an edition of four, plus one artist's proof
214.6 x 99.8 x 28cm
Oct 23, 2020 • Christie's
Record, 2007
Executed in 2007, this work is number four from an edition of four, plus one artist's proof
214.6 x 99.8 x 28cm
Oct 23, 2020
Christie's • London
Post-War & Contemporary Art Day Sale
Lot 337
Infinito (Infinity), 2018
light bulbs and mirror on wood
91.8 x 91.5 x 13cm
Oct 14, 2020 • Christie's
Infinito (Infinity), 2018
light bulbs and mirror on wood
91.8 x 91.5 x 13cm
Oct 14, 2020
Christie's • London
First Open: Post-War & Contemporary Art Online
Lot 65
DECAY, 2011
neon, mirror, one way mirror, painted wood, plexiglas and electrical components
120 x 135 x 16.5 cm
Sep 26, 2019 • Sotheby's
DECAY, 2011
neon, mirror, one way mirror, painted wood, plexiglas and electrical components
120 x 135 x 16.5 cm
Sep 26, 2019
Sotheby's • New York
Contemporary Curated
Lot 331
MESA Y LUMPUR (PIEZA HISTÓRICA), 1999
sculpture
70 x 59 x 59 cm
Jul 10, 2019 • Sotheby's
MESA Y LUMPUR (PIEZA HISTÓRICA), 1999
sculpture
70 x 59 x 59 cm
Jul 10, 2019
Sotheby's • New York
Contemporary Art Online
Lot 256
Black Gate, 2015
neon, glass, acrylic on aluminum door, mirror and glass
217.8 x 101 x 19.1 cm
Feb 28, 2019 • Christie's
Black Gate, 2015
neon, glass, acrylic on aluminum door, mirror and glass
217.8 x 101 x 19.1 cm
Feb 28, 2019
Christie's • New York
Post-War to Present
Lot 283
Decay (Lake Point Tower), 2011
neon, wood, paint, light, Plexiglas, mirror and a one-way mirror
121.9 x 135.9 x 16.5 cm
Sep 26, 2018 • Phillips
Decay (Lake Point Tower), 2011
neon, wood, paint, light, Plexiglas, mirror and a one-way mirror
121.9 x 135.9 x 16.5 cm
Sep 26, 2018
Phillips
New Now
Lot 183
Bang (Prototype), 2016
LED lights, drum, mirror, one-way mirror and electric energy
49.5 cm
May 23, 2018 • Christie's
Bang (Prototype), 2016
LED lights, drum, mirror, one-way mirror and electric energy
49.5 cm
May 23, 2018
Christie's • New York
Latin American Art
Lot 56
Red Ladder (Backstage)
fluorescent lights, color sleeves, metal fixtures and electric energy
243.8 x 73.7 x 38.1 cm
May 16, 2018 • Phillips
Red Ladder (Backstage)
fluorescent lights, color sleeves, metal fixtures and electric energy
243.8 x 73.7 x 38.1 cm
May 16, 2018
Phillips
Lot 359
Wall Hole
fluorescent tubes, painted metal boxes and plastic tubes
71.7 x 71.7 x 12.7 cm
Mar 9, 2018 • Phillips
Wall Hole
fluorescent tubes, painted metal boxes and plastic tubes
71.7 x 71.7 x 12.7 cm
Mar 9, 2018
Phillips
Lot 217
Lamp Table (Blue-Red-White)
fluorescent light, plastic sleeves, glass, metal fixtures and electric energy
60 x 110 x 60 cm
Mar 9, 2018 • Phillips
Lamp Table (Blue-Red-White)
fluorescent light, plastic sleeves, glass, metal fixtures and electric energy
60 x 110 x 60 cm
Mar 9, 2018
Phillips
Lot 216
Order (Maracana)
wooden frame, neon, mirror, one-way mirror and electric energy
137.5 x 162.6 x 18.4 cm
Feb 28, 2018 • Phillips
Order (Maracana)
wooden frame, neon, mirror, one-way mirror and electric energy
137.5 x 162.6 x 18.4 cm
Feb 28, 2018
Phillips
Lot 101
GLOW IN THE DARK
Executed in 2006, this work is number 2 from an edition of 3 plus one artist's proof.
66 x 77 x 64 cm
Dec 7, 2017 • Sotheby's
GLOW IN THE DARK
Executed in 2006, this work is number 2 from an edition of 3 plus one artist's proof.
66 x 77 x 64 cm
Dec 7, 2017
Sotheby's
Lot 104
UNTITLED
neon, glass, aluminum door and one-way mirror
100.3 by 30.5 cm
Nov 17, 2017 • Sotheby's
UNTITLED
neon, glass, aluminum door and one-way mirror
100.3 by 30.5 cm
Nov 17, 2017
Sotheby's
Lot 544
Scream
neons, wood, paint, Plexiglas, mirror, one-way mirror and electric energy
121.9 x 121.9 x 17.8 cm
Nov 15, 2017 • Phillips
Scream
neons, wood, paint, Plexiglas, mirror, one-way mirror and electric energy
121.9 x 121.9 x 17.8 cm
Nov 15, 2017
Phillips
Lot 388
Red/Yellow/Blue Table, 2003
fluorescent light bulbs, painted aluminum, glass and electrical fixtures
58.4 x 128.9 x 61.6 cm
Jul 11, 2017 • Christie's
Red/Yellow/Blue Table, 2003
fluorescent light bulbs, painted aluminum, glass and electrical fixtures
58.4 x 128.9 x 61.6 cm
Jul 11, 2017
Christie's • New York
First Open | Post-War & Contemporary Art
Lot 438
Abandon (Agbar)
neon, mirror, one way mirror, painted wood and electrical components
89.5 x 99.7 x 16.5 cm
Jun 30, 2017 • Phillips
Abandon (Agbar)
neon, mirror, one way mirror, painted wood and electrical components
89.5 x 99.7 x 16.5 cm
Jun 30, 2017
Phillips
Lot 246
Esto es Malo
neons, synchronizer, wood, paint, mirror, one-way mirror and electric energy
121.9 x 121.9 x 25.4 cm
May 17, 2017 • Phillips
Esto es Malo
neons, synchronizer, wood, paint, mirror, one-way mirror and electric energy
121.9 x 121.9 x 25.4 cm
May 17, 2017
Phillips
Lot 137
Echo, 2008
glass, neon, wood and mirror
46 x 120 x 120cm
Apr 5, 2017 • Christie's
Echo, 2008
glass, neon, wood and mirror
46 x 120 x 120cm
Apr 5, 2017
Christie's • London, South Kensington
First Open
Lot 217
Come, 2010
neon in lacquered wooden and acrylic case with metal hinges
84 x 84 x 18cm
Apr 4, 2017 • Christie's
Come, 2010
neon in lacquered wooden and acrylic case with metal hinges
84 x 84 x 18cm
Apr 4, 2017
Christie's • ECommerce
First Open Online
Lot 29
Blue Electric Chair
blue fluorescent light bulbs, painted aluminium and electrical fixtures
124 x 78 x 100 cm
Mar 10, 2017 • Phillips
Blue Electric Chair
blue fluorescent light bulbs, painted aluminium and electrical fixtures
124 x 78 x 100 cm
Mar 10, 2017
Phillips
Lot 240
VICTOR (THE MISSING MONUMENT FOR WASHINGTON, D.C. OR A PROPOSAL FOR A..., 2008
sculpture
68.6 x 71.1 x 152.4 cm
Mar 2, 2017 • Sotheby's
VICTOR (THE MISSING MONUMENT FOR WASHINGTON, D.C. OR A PROPOSAL FOR A..., 2008
sculpture
68.6 x 71.1 x 152.4 cm
Mar 2, 2017
Sotheby's • New York
Contemporary Curated featuring works from \“In Its Own Light: Property from the Collection of Ed Cohen and Victoria Shaw\u201D
Lot 255
VICTOR (THE MISSING MONUMENT FOR WASHINGTON, D.C. OR A PROPOSAL FOR A MONUMENT FOR VICTOR JARA)
fluorescent lights, metal fixtures, posters and glass
71.1 by 152.4 cm
Mar 2, 2017 • Sotheby's
VICTOR (THE MISSING MONUMENT FOR WASHINGTON, D.C. OR A PROPOSAL FOR A MONUMENT FOR VICTOR JARA)
fluorescent lights, metal fixtures, posters and glass
71.1 by 152.4 cm
Mar 2, 2017
Sotheby's
Lot 255
Echo
neon, plywood, mirror
60 x 120 x 120 cm
Jun 28, 2016 • Phillips
Echo
neon, plywood, mirror
60 x 120 x 120 cm
Jun 28, 2016
Phillips
Lot 266
Attention, 2010
May 10, 2016 • Phillips
Attention, 2010
May 10, 2016
Phillips
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
Lot 209
Sendero Luminoso, 2007
sculpture
91.8 x 91.49 x 12.29 cm
Feb 10, 2016 • Phillips
Sendero Luminoso, 2007
sculpture
91.8 x 91.49 x 12.29 cm
Feb 10, 2016
Phillips • London
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
Lot 197
