Abstract art

What is abstract art?

Abstract art uses form, shape, line, and color to create a visual experience without attempting to represent external reality. The composition exists independently of the world's visual references, focusing on expressing ideas and emotions through non-representational means.
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Les Deux Lues

Alexander Calder

Les Deux Lues, 1974

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 7,500

Tabouret Et Trois Pieds

Alexander Calder

Tabouret Et Trois Pieds, 1969

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 6,250

Grey Oval (Flat Mobile)

Alexander Calder

Grey Oval (Flat Mobile), 1974/1975

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 7,300

Nocturne II (from Octavio Paz suit)

Robert Motherwell

Nocturne II (from Octavio Paz suit), 1988

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 2,990

Wind (from Octavio Paz suite)

Robert Motherwell

Wind (from Octavio Paz suite), 1988

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Currently Not Available

Untitled B423 (from Octavio Paz suit)

Robert Motherwell

Untitled B423 (from Octavio Paz suit), 1988

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 2,990

Schwarz-Rot-Gold IV

Gerhard Richter

Schwarz-Rot-Gold IV, 2015

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

Currently Not Available

In, On and Of paper, #1

Sam Francis

In, On and Of paper, #1, 1977

Drawing / Watercolor

Mixed Media

USD 32,000 - 36,000

Double grey scramble (AXSOM 93)

Frank Stella

Double grey scramble (AXSOM 93), 1973

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

Currently Not Available

Beltza V

Eduardo Chillida

Beltza V, 1969

Limited Edition Print

Woodcut

EUR 6,250

Beltza IV

Eduardo Chillida

Beltza IV, 1969

Limited Edition Print

Woodcut

EUR 6,250

Beltza III

Eduardo Chillida

Beltza III, 1969

Limited Edition Print

Woodcut

EUR 6,250

Beltza II

Eduardo Chillida

Beltza II, 1969

Limited Edition Print

Woodcut

EUR 6,250

Beltza I

Eduardo Chillida

Beltza I, 1969

Limited Edition Print

Woodcut

EUR 6,250

Extase

Bram Bogart

Extase, 1958 - 59

Painting

Mixed Media

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Untitled 1980-1982 II

Joel Shapiro

Untitled 1980-1982 II, 1982

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

USD 1,650

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.

Acrylic on canvas

Acrylic on canvas is a technique where acrylic paint is applied to a canvas surface using tools like brushes and palette knives. Acrylic paint is a synthetic medium made from liquid plastic, which can be thinned with water and dries quickly when exposed to air. This fast-drying quality makes it versatile for layering and various painting techniques.

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.

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