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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Avant-garde

Avant-garde refers to innovative and experimental ideas in the arts that challenge established norms and conventions. Originating from the French term for advance guard, it describes both the movement and the artists who push the boundaries of creativity, often exploring new techniques, forms, and concepts. The avant-garde has been a driving force in various art movements throughout history, such as Dadaism, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism, continually reshaping the landscape of art and culture.

Serigraph

Serigraph is a printmaking process that uses silk screen techniques to create an image. The image is digitally separated into individual colors, each of which is assigned to a separate silk screen. These screens are then used to apply each color by hand, layer by layer, to replicate the original artwork, often based on an oil painting.

Orphism

Orphism is an abstract style of painting influenced by Cubism, developed by Sonia and Robert Delaunay. The term was coined around 1912 by French poet Guillaume Apollinaire to differentiate the Delaunays' work from Cubism, emphasizing their focus on vibrant color and light. The name Orphism is inspired by the Greek musician Orpheus, symbolizing the movement's lyrical and harmonious qualities.

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