United States

United States

The contemporary art scene in the United States is a dynamic fusion of diverse traditions and avant-garde explorations, resonating across the global art spectrum. Institutions like the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art are central to this discourse, spotlighting artists from different backgrounds and mediums. Notable figures such as Jeff Koons, known for his monumental public sculptures, and Kara Walker, recognized for her poignant silhouettes and murals, contribute to the vibrant US artistic landscape. Major events like Art Basel Miami further underline the country's role as a nexus of contemporary art. Dive into the robust and compelling art scene of the United States on Composition Gallery's website.

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Figuring Grounds

Gary Hill

Figuring Grounds, 1985

Digital Art

Video art

EUR 900

Stack

Peter Halley

Stack, 2015

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 3,500

Pure-Play

Peter Halley

Pure-Play, 2015

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 3,500

Stop Word

Peter Halley

Stop Word, 2015

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 3,500

Storm sea

April Gornik

Storm sea, 2011

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Currently Not Available

Sea edge

April Gornik

Sea edge, 2011

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Currently Not Available

Joseph Beuys and his Family in his Home in Oberkassel

Leonard Freed

Joseph Beuys and his Family in his Home in Oberkassel, 1965

Photography

Gelatin Silver Print

USD 3,500

Barrera-Rosa's

Robert Cottingham

Barrera-Rosa's, 1986

Limited Edition Print

Linocut

Currently Not Available

Lorna Doone

Red Grooms

Lorna Doone, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,200

Self portrait with flower

Francesca Woodman

Self portrait with flower, 1977-1978

Photography

Photograph

Currently Not Available

Duke

Ellen Gallagher

Duke, 2004

Photography

Photogravure

Currently Not Available

Noire et Blanche

Man Ray

Noire et Blanche, 1933/85

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

Currently Not Available

Dream and Do I

Ross Bleckner

Dream and Do I, 1997

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 3,400

Dream and Do II

Ross Bleckner

Dream and Do II, 1997

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 3,400

Untitled (White Columns)

Sally Mann

Untitled (White Columns), 1998

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Currently Not Available

Cantilever Bridges

Chris Burden

Cantilever Bridges, 2000

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

Currently Not Available

Situationism

Situationism is a psychological theory that gained prominence in 1968, following the publication of a monograph by Walter Mischel that sparked the Person-situation debate. This theory argues that behavior is primarily influenced by external situational factors rather than internal traits or motivations, challenging the ideas of trait theorists like Raymond B. Cattell and Hans Eysenck, who emphasized stable personality traits. It is important not to confuse this with the Situationist International movement, an artistic and political movement founded by Asger Jorn, which focused on the critique of modern consumer society and the influence of environments on human behavior.

Replica

A replica is a copy of an artwork that is so precisely made that it is nearly indistinguishable from the original. Artists may create replicas of their own work, or replicas can be produced for educational purposes, preservation, or display when the original cannot be shown. While replicas aim to closely mimic the original, they are usually identified as reproductions rather than original works.

Acrylic sculpture

Acrylic sculpture refers to both a process and the resulting object. The artist begins by creating a sculpture from clay, plaster, or epoxy, which is then used to make a flexible mold. Melted acrylic is poured into the mold, and once it cures, the acrylic piece is hand-finished through sanding and polishing. Acrylic sculptures are valued for their clarity, durability, and ability to achieve intricate details.

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