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Carborundum, Etching and Aquatint with relief on Guarro paper // Z by Antoni Tàpies is a limited edition mixed media print from 1979, produced with a combination of carborundum, etching, and aquatint on Guarro paper. This work showcases Tàpies’s signature style, incorporating texture, abstract forms, and symbolic imagery. The bold red Z at the center of the composition appears in high relief, standing out against a background of earthy, layered shapes and marks. The surrounding abstract elements include scribbles, shapes, and spontaneous gestures, creating a sense of raw energy and depth. This piece exemplifies Tàpies’s exploration of materiality and his interest in combining symbolic letters with complex textures to evoke meaning beyond the literal, inviting contemplation on language, form, and presence.
Z, 1979
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Carborundum, Etching and Aquatint with relief on Guarro paper // Z by Antoni Tàpies is a limited edition mixed media print from 1979, produced with a combination of carborundum, etching, and aquatint on Guarro paper. This work showcases Tàpies’s signature style, incorporating texture, abstract forms, and symbolic imagery. The bold red Z at the center of the composition appears in high relief, standing out against a background of earthy, layered shapes and marks. The surrounding abstract elements include scribbles, shapes, and spontaneous gestures, creating a sense of raw energy and depth. This piece exemplifies Tàpies’s exploration of materiality and his interest in combining symbolic letters with complex textures to evoke meaning beyond the literal, inviting contemplation on language, form, and presence.
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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.
