Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

What is a conversation piece?

What is a conversation piece?

An object with distinctive or unusual qualities that naturally draws attention and prompts discussion among people.

Show All
  • Show All
  • Established
  • Discoveries
Show All
Dansaekhwa

Dansaekhwa

Tansaekhwa, also known as monochrome painting, is a movement in Korean art that began in the mid-1970s. These artworks are characterized by the manipulation of painting materials, such as pushing paint, soaking the canvas, ripping paper, or other techniques that alter the medium. Tansaekhwa emphasizes texture, materiality, and the physical process of creating the artwork.

Artwork by Il Lee for sale on composition
Conceptual art

Conceptual art

 (1499 Works, 601 for sale)

Sometimes referred to as Conceptualism, this is an art form where the idea(s) or concept(s) behind the work take precedence over material concerns and traditional aesthetics. Many conceptual artworks can be created by anyone simply by following written instructions. The concept or idea is the most essential aspect of the artwork.

Artwork by John Baldessari
Chinese Contemporary art

Chinese Contemporary art

(178 Works, 59 for sale)

Chinese Contemporary Art is marked by a wide range of styles and experimental approaches. In the 1980s, avant-garde exhibitions were often shut down by government officials. The 1990s saw the rise of political pop and cynical realism, while China's One-Child Policy influenced artists to explore the individual as a subject matter.

Artwork by Feng Zhengjie

Can't find your Answer?