Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

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Julie Mehretu

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Born in Ethiopia, Michigan painter Julie Mehretu rose out of obscurity after 2000 with her abstract cityscapes that encompass history and geography into their wild yet intricate layers. Mehretu's paintings are generally large in scale and feature frenetic outlines and cross-sections of known or unknown cities in concrete gray tones.
 
« I always wanted to be an artist, but I didn't really know how someone could make a life out it. »
Julie Mehretu
These "blueprints" are extensively overlapped by bold, often colorful lines and geometric shapes that appear to dash across, curve around, or burst through the canvas. The dynamic lines suggest the movement of objects and time, as Mehretu attempts to compress the complex history and numerous elements of "place" -- whether the place is historic or futuristic, real or imaginary -- into each two-dimensional image using traditional pencil, pen, and acrylic paint.
 
« I don't ever work in a way where something is an illustration of an event, but when something is occurring at the same time I see it as very informed by that. »
Julie Mehretu


Mehretu applies the layers of paint with tools equally varied: hands, brushes, towels, and so on.With the abstract Read More

Julie Mehretu

Among The Multitude III, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Digital Print On Paper

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Julie Mehretu

Untitled (Pulse), 2013

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Lithograph

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What is conceptual art?

What is conceptual art?

Sometimes referred to as Conceptualism. It is an art where idea(s) or concept(s) included in the work come before material concerns and traditional aesthetic. Many of these conceptual artworks can be constructed by any person by simply following instructions written. The concept or idea is the most fundamental aspect of artwork.

Bridget RILEY | Brouillard | Screen-print available for sale on composition gallery

Bridget Riley

Brouillard, 2003

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

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 VHILS | Dessect Series #01 | Mixed Media available for sale on composition gallery

Vhils

Dessect Series #01, 2023

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 10,000

 VHILS | Dessect Series #02 | Mixed Media available for sale on composition gallery

Vhils

Dessect Series #02, 2023

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 10,000

Victor - VASARELY - Ond-LZ - Silkscreen - available for sale on composition.gallery

Victor Vasarely

Ond-LZ, 1975

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

EUR 1,625