GUN FOR NATIONALISTS

Will Coles

‘Gun for Nationalists’

2020

Glass reinforced plastic with iron dust.

17 cm x 11 cm x 4 cm / 6.69 inches × 4.33 inches × 1.57 inches (measures of the gun)

20 cm x 25 cm x 2 cm / 7.87 inches × 9.84 inches × 0.79 inches (measures of the wood plinth)

Signed

Certificate of Autenticity included

Will Coles – Sculpting the Uncomfortable Truths of Modern Life

Will Coles is a contemporary sculptor whose practice sits at the intersection of Pop Art, Conceptualism, and street intervention. Known for his cast concrete sculptures of everyday objects—remote controls, guns, smartphones, books, bottles—Coles transforms familiar consumer items into sharp commentaries on modern culture. His work confronts themes such as waste, addiction, social decay, surveillance, and the psychological weight of consumerism, all delivered with a provocative sense of humor.

A pioneer within urban sculpture, Coles has placed thousands of works in public spaces across the world, often adhering them permanently to streets, walls, and urban structures. This guerrilla approach has earned him a cult following as well as notoriety: many of his works have been stolen, removed, or collected off the street, contributing to his reputation as “the most stolen artist in history.”

For collectors, Will Coles’ artworks offer a unique blend of conceptual depth, cultural critique, and irreverent wit. His pieces are immediately recognizable, materially robust, and rooted in the language of contemporary life. With works held in major public and private collections internationally—and an ever-growing legacy in the urban art world—Coles stands as a highly relevant and collectible figure whose sculptures capture the anxieties, contradictions, and absurdities of our time.