Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

Poland

Poland

Poland's contemporary art scene mirrors the country's dynamic history and cultural evolution. Pioneering artists like Pawe? Althamer and Aneta Grzeszykowska continually push boundaries through their innovative works. Key institutions such as the Centre of Contemporary Art in Warsaw and the MOCAK in Krakow serve as stages for this vibrant discourse. For an immersive experience into Poland's thriving contemporary art scene, explore Composition Gallery's website.

Wilhelm Sasnal

Damned Youth, 2011

Limited Edition Print

Linocut

Currently Not Available

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Papier-mâché

Papier-mâché is a composite material made from pieces of paper or pulp, reinforced with textiles and bound with adhesives like starch, wallpaper paste, or glue. There are two main methods to create papier-mâché: one involves layering strips of paper soaked in adhesive, while the other uses a pulp made by boiling or soaking paper and then adding glue. Though each method has a different process, both yield similar results.

Carborundum

Carborundum is the trademark name for silicon carbide crystals, an abrasive material commonly used in sandpaper, cutting tools, and grinding wheels. Originally, artists used carborundum for grinding lithography stones. In collagraph printmaking, it is applied to plates to create texture and tone gradients, adding depth and contrast to the prints.

Happening

A Happening is a term used to describe artistic and theatrical events held by artists in the 1950s and 60s. These events were typically staged in gallery installations or planned environments and often involved audience participation, along with elements like lighting, sounds, and slide projections. Happenings were a precursor to performance art, which later included the active participation of the artists themselves.

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