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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Gran Cairo (from multicolored squares)

Frank Stella

Gran Cairo (from multicolored squares), 1970

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Currently Not Available

The Witch  (F. & S. II.261)

Andy Warhol

The Witch (F. & S. II.261), 1981

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 50,000 - 60,000

Santa Claus VIII

Alexander Calder

Santa Claus VIII, 1974

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 1,000

Santa Claus VII

Alexander Calder

Santa Claus VII, 1974

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 1,150

Santa Claus VI

Alexander Calder

Santa Claus VI, 1974

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 1,000

Santa Claus IV

Alexander Calder

Santa Claus IV, 1974

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 1,000

Santa Claus III

Alexander Calder

Santa Claus III, 1974

Limited Edition Print

Etching

Inquire For Price

Santa Claus I

Alexander Calder

Santa Claus I, 1974

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 1,000

Papouse

Alexander Calder

Papouse, 1969

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Currently Not Available

McGovern for McGovernment

Alexander Calder

McGovern for McGovernment , 1972

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 1,850

McGovern for Government

Alexander Calder

McGovern for Government, 1974

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,350

Clown

Alexander Calder

Clown, 1976

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 6,190

Cinema on Hommage a Man Ray

Alexander Calder

Cinema on Hommage a Man Ray, 1974

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 2,600

L'Aigle

Alexander Calder

L'Aigle, 1973

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 4,450

Open this end (Paper dress)

Andy Warhol

Open this end (Paper dress), 1962-1964

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

Inquire For Price

Jim Dine

Private Listing

Drawing / Watercolor

Spatialism

Spatialism is an art movement that originated in Italy in 1947, founded by Lucio Fontana with the intention of synthesizing sound, color, movement, and space into a new form of art. The movement's central ideas were outlined in Fontana's first manifesto, published in 1947, where he introduced the concept of spatial art to capture the spirit of the post-war era. His ideas were further developed in five subsequent manifestos. Although Fontana's ideas were sometimes considered vague, his influence was significant, as he was one of the first European artists to emphasize art as a performance and gesture.

Late modernism

Late Modernism refers to the continuation and evolution of Modernist principles in art, architecture, and literature from the mid-20th century into the late 20th century. This movement maintains a focus on form, abstraction, and the rejection of traditional styles, but it often incorporates more complexity and ambiguity compared to early Modernism. Late Modernism explores themes such as alienation, identity, and the fragmentation of reality, reflecting the social and cultural shifts of the post-war period. It is seen in the works of architects like Louis Kahn and artists like Francis Bacon, who pushed the boundaries of Modernism while responding to the changing world around them.

Recto / Verso

Recto and verso are terms used to describe the right and left pages of an open book, or the front and back of a sheet of paper. In both cases, recto refers to the right-hand page or the front of the paper, while verso refers to the left-hand page or the back of the paper. These terms are commonly used in bookbinding, printmaking, and art to distinguish between the two sides of a sheet.

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