Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

What is acrylic on paper?

What is acrylic on paper?

Acrylic on paper is a technique that involves using acrylic paints on various paper types and textures. Artists often choose watercolor paper with smooth or rough surfaces to apply acrylics using watercolor techniques such as bleeding, washing, and spattering. This approach allows for a wide range of effects, combining the flexibility of acrylics with the delicate qualities of watercolor methods.

David Shrigley

Untitled, 2020

Painting

Acrylic on paper

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Sam Francis

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Drawing / Watercolor

Acrylic on paper

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Karel Appel

Walking Alone, 1969

Painting

Acrylic on paper

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Damien Hirst

Skull Spin Painting, 2009

Painting

Acrylic on paper

EUR 11,900

David Shrigley

Shits, 2019

Limited Edition Print

Acrylic on paper

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Sam Francis

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Drawing / Watercolor

Acrylic on paper

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Damien Hirst

Star Spin Painting, 2009

Painting

Acrylic on paper

USD 5,800

Damien Hirst

Heart Spin Painting (Blue, red, yellow), 2009

Painting

Acrylic on paper

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Damien Hirst

Heart Spin Painting (Teal, gold, purple), 2009

Painting

Acrylic on paper

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Damien Hirst

House Spin Painting, 2009

Painting

Acrylic on paper

EUR 8,950

Koen Vanmechelen

Untitled (Chicken II), 1998

Painting

Acrylic on paper

EUR 18,000

Koen Vanmechelen

Untitled (Chicken I), 1998

Painting

Acrylic on paper

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Walter Leblanc

Untitled, 1949

Painting

Acrylic on paper

EUR 16,600

Damien Hirst

Heart Spin Painting (Green, yellow, purple), 2009

Painting

Acrylic on paper

USD 8,700

Damien Hirst

Circle Spin Painting, 2009

Painting

Acrylic on paper

USD 6,800

Julio Le Parc

Modulation 911, 1987

Painting

Acrylic on paper

USD 13,950

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Avant-garde

Avant-garde refers to innovative and experimental ideas in the arts that challenge established norms and conventions. Originating from the French term for advance guard, it describes both the movement and the artists who push the boundaries of creativity, often exploring new techniques, forms, and concepts. The avant-garde has been a driving force in various art movements throughout history, such as Dadaism, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism, continually reshaping the landscape of art and culture.

Bay Area Figurative Art

The Bay Area Figurative Movement, which also goes by the names Bay Area Figurative School, Bay Area Figurative Art, or Bay Area Figuration, came to existence in San-Francisco Bay Area. This was in the mid-20th century, when a group of artists from the area stopped working on the then popular Abstract Expressionism for a preference to figuration in painting. The movement lasted a total of two decades during the 1950's and 1960's.

CoBrA

CoBrA stands for Copenhagen, Brussels, and Amsterdam; the group was formed with a desire to break away from the existing art movements of the time. Their critique of Western society led them to experiment and evolve into a significant international movement. CoBrA was founded on November 8, 1948, at the Notre Dame Café in Paris, where its manifesto was signed by Karel Appel, Joseph Noiret, Corneille, Christian Dotremont, Constant, and Asger Jorn. The group was united by a shared commitment to freedom in both form and color, and their work emphasized experimentation and spontaneity.

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