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// Antoni Tàpies' Mitjó (1971) is a limited edition etching that reflects his characteristic style of integrating everyday objects with a minimalist and symbolic approach. The central motif is a soft, almost ghostly image of a single sock rendered in a pale tone, accompanied by several overlapping X marks beneath it, which may imply a repetitive or meditative act of marking. In the upper left corner, two horizontal brushstrokes—one blue and one green—add a subtle contrast and color balance to the composition’s muted palette. Tàpies often used familiar objects like socks to evoke introspection and to challenge perceptions of ordinary items as conduits for deeper meaning. The simplicity and placement of elements suggest themes of presence, absence, and memory, encouraging viewers to ponder the significance of humble, everyday objects.
Mitjó , 1971
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// Antoni Tàpies' Mitjó (1971) is a limited edition etching that reflects his characteristic style of integrating everyday objects with a minimalist and symbolic approach. The central motif is a soft, almost ghostly image of a single sock rendered in a pale tone, accompanied by several overlapping X marks beneath it, which may imply a repetitive or meditative act of marking. In the upper left corner, two horizontal brushstrokes—one blue and one green—add a subtle contrast and color balance to the composition’s muted palette. Tàpies often used familiar objects like socks to evoke introspection and to challenge perceptions of ordinary items as conduits for deeper meaning. The simplicity and placement of elements suggest themes of presence, absence, and memory, encouraging viewers to ponder the significance of humble, everyday objects.
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Antoni Tapies
Primer Congreso Nacional De Neuropedriatria, 1982
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EUR 1,875
What is Tachisme?
Tachisme is a French abstract painting style that gained popularity between 1940 and 1950, often seen as the European counterpart to Abstract Expressionism. However, there are stylistic differences between the two. Tachisme, which emerged from Art Informel, rejected geometric abstraction in favor of more intuitive and spontaneous expression. It was a reaction against the structured forms of Cubism and is closely related to Informalism. Tachisme emphasizes gestural brushwork, irregular forms, and a focus on the process of painting itself.
