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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Helen Frankenthaler

Private Listing

Limited Edition Print

Untitled (SFE-072)

Sam Francis

Untitled (SFE-072), 1989

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 9,600

Dark Cup (SF-141)

Sam Francis

Dark Cup (SF-141), 1973

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 6,700

Stone Age

Alexander Calder

Stone Age, ca. 1970

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 9,600

Taches de Rousser (from La Memoire Elementaire)

Alexander Calder

Taches de Rousser (from La Memoire Elementaire), 1976

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 9,600

Le point de non retour (from La Memoire Elementaire)

Alexander Calder

Le point de non retour (from La Memoire Elementaire), 1976

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 9,600

Le piège (from La Memoire Elementaire)

Alexander Calder

Le piège (from La Memoire Elementaire), 1976

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 9,600

La pointe du progrès (from La Memoire Elementaire)

Alexander Calder

La pointe du progrès (from La Memoire Elementaire), 1976

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 9,600

Departure (Ada)

Alex Katz

Departure (Ada), 2017

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

USD 23,000 - 30,000

Haystack #1

Roy Lichtenstein

Haystack #1, 1969

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 19,300

The Swimmer

Alex Katz

The Swimmer, 1974

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 4,500 - 7,000

Wen Out For Cigrets N Never Came Back

Ed Ruscha

Wen Out For Cigrets N Never Came Back, 2017

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

USD 150,000 - 170,000

Friends

William Wegman

Friends, 2010

Limited Edition Print

Archival Print

USD 2,950

Sophie Arnould Study II

Kehinde Wiley

Sophie Arnould Study II, 2016

Limited Edition Print

Pigment print

Currently Not Available

Three Landscape Pots

Jonas Wood

Three Landscape Pots, 2019

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 67,000 - 80,000

Mysteries

Ed Ruscha

Mysteries, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 50,000 - 60,000

Aquatint

Intaglio is a printmaking technique where the artist creates marks on a metal plate that hold ink or dye. The inked plate is then pressed onto paper, transferring the ink to the sheet. This process can be repeated multiple times depending on the technique. Intaglio methods, such as etching, often involve applying a mordant (acid) to the metal plate to create the design. Intaglio encompasses various techniques, including engraving, etching, and drypoint.

Postmodernism

Postmodernism is an art movement that emerged as a reaction against authority and traditional boundaries, seeking to blur the lines between art and everyday life. It aimed to bridge the gap between the cultural elite and the general public by embracing eclectic mixtures of earlier conventions and styles. Postmodernist art often challenges established norms and celebrates diversity, irony, and pastiche, making it a movement that reflects the complexities of contemporary culture.

Tempera

Tempera is a paint traditionally made by mixing colored pigments with egg yolk. It dries quickly and is highly durable, with some examples dating back to 100 AD still in existence. Modern tempera paint often uses glue size as a binder instead of egg yolk. Tempera is known for its bright colors and fine, detailed application, making it popular for panel paintings and icons.

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