Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

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Jannis Kounellis's Against Torture, lithograph with bold black abstract forms and expressive lines suggesting protest and anguish.

// Against Torture by Jannis Kounellis is a powerful lithograph that uses bold black forms and gestural marks to create an evocative and intense composition. The central dark shape, reminiscent of a bell or a shroud, dominates the piece, surrounded by erratic lines and splashes of black ink, suggesting movement and emotional turmoil. Kounellis, known for his association with Arte Povera, often infused his works with political and social commentary, and this piece is no exception. The abstract, almost violent strokes convey a sense of protest and resistance, aligning with the title's theme against oppression and torture. The minimal yet impactful approach invites viewers to reflect on human suffering and the weight of injustice.

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// Against Torture by Jannis Kounellis is a powerful lithograph that uses bold black forms and gestural marks to create an evocative and intense composition. The central dark shape, reminiscent of a bell or a shroud, dominates the piece, surrounded by erratic lines and splashes of black ink, suggesting movement and emotional turmoil. Kounellis, known for his association with Arte Povera, often infused his works with political and social commentary, and this piece is no exception. The abstract, almost violent strokes convey a sense of protest and resistance, aligning with the title's theme against oppression and torture. The minimal yet impactful approach invites viewers to reflect on human suffering and the weight of injustice.

Artwork Copyright © Jannis Kounellis

Jannis Kounellis

Opera In Ricordo Di Mauro Rostagno, 2000

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

EUR 750

Jannis Kounellis

Composition , 2004

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

EUR 1,375

Jannis Kounellis

Untitled From The Lettre International Portfolio, 1992

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 2,200

Jannis Kounellis

Barcelona II ( N8 ), 2003

Drawing / Watercolor

Mixed Media

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Jannis Kounellis

Homage To Federico Garcia Lorca, 2001

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

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Against Torture

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Lithograph

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