Anti-art

What is anti-art?

Anti-Art refers to artwork that challenges traditional definitions of art. The term is often attributed to artist Marcel Duchamp, who pioneered the use of readymades—everyday objects presented as art. These works defied conventional expectations that art should adhere to traditional or high art standards.
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Cactus

Man Ray

Cactus, 1969

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

EUR 3,125

Untitled (from Transfiguration d' un Cactus)

Man Ray

Untitled (from Transfiguration d' un Cactus), 1971

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

EUR 3,125

Nocturnal

Man Ray

Nocturnal, c.1960

Tapestry

Tapestry

Currently Not Available

Danza Di Corda

Man Ray

Danza Di Corda, 1972

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 3,750

Cadeau

Man Ray

Cadeau, 1921

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

USD 1,950

Seria Electro Magie II

Man Ray

Seria Electro Magie II, 1969

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

EUR 1,350

Seria Electro Magie I

Man Ray

Seria Electro Magie I, 1969

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

EUR 1,350

Queen of Spades

Man Ray

Queen of Spades, 1970

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 1,450

Donna

Man Ray

Donna, 1970

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 2,750

Le Concert

Man Ray

Le Concert, 1970

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 2,750

La ballade des dames hors du temps

Man Ray

La ballade des dames hors du temps, 1970

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

EUR 2,750

Symphony ou Orchestra

Man Ray

Symphony ou Orchestra, 1970

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

EUR 4,375

Pynape

Man Ray

Pynape, 1975

Sculpture / Object

Marble

Currently Not Available

Untitled - (MR66-1194)

Man Ray

Untitled - (MR66-1194), 1966

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 19,500

Noire et Blanche

Man Ray

Noire et Blanche, 1933/85

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

Currently Not Available

Erotique Voilée

Man Ray

Erotique Voilée, 1933/85

Photography

Photograph

Currently Not Available

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Plate

A plate is a broad, primarily flat vessel used for serving food, but it can also serve ceremonial or decorative purposes. Plates are typically circular, though they can be any shape and made from various water-resistant materials. Most plates have raised edges, either by curving upward or featuring a wider lip. Vessels without a raised edge or with a more rounded profile are often considered bowls or dishes, while very large, plate-shaped vessels might also be classified as dishes.

Papier-mâché

Papier-mâché is a composite material made from pieces of paper or pulp, reinforced with textiles and bound with adhesives like starch, wallpaper paste, or glue. There are two main methods to create papier-mâché: one involves layering strips of paper soaked in adhesive, while the other uses a pulp made by boiling or soaking paper and then adding glue. Though each method has a different process, both yield similar results.

Object

An object in art refers to any tangible thing that exists and can be depicted in a work of art. Sometimes, the object becomes the focal point of a painting, drawing, or sculpture, meaning it is the most important element in the composition. An object can be anything that can be seen or touched, and it is often used to convey meaning or emphasize certain aspects of the artwork.

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