Art Informel

What is Art Informel?

Art Informel is a French term referring to the gestural and improvisational techniques common in abstract painting during the 1940s and 50s. It encompasses various styles that dominated these decades, characterized by informal, spontaneous methods. Artists used this term to describe approaches that moved away from traditional structures and embraced more expressive, unstructured techniques.
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A

Alechinsky, Pierre

Appel, Karel

B

Bogart, Bram

C

Chillida, Eduardo

D

De Saint Phalle, Niki

F

Fontana, Lucio

Francis, Sam

G

Gordillo, Luis

H

Hartung, Hans

J

Jenkins, Paul

Jorn, Asger

R

Rainer, Arnulf

Riopelle, Jean-Paul

S

Saura, Antonio

Scheggi, Paolo

Schoonhoven, Jan

Soulages, Pierre

T

Tapies, Antoni

V

Van Velde, Bram

Vieira da Silva, Helena

W

Wou-Ki, Zao

Z

Zangs, Herbert

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Une helene de vent ou fumee III, 1990

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Funk Art

Funk Art

In the 1960s, Funk Art emerged as a reactive movement against Abstract Expressionism. It was widely known as an anti-establishment movement, with the name derived from the jazz term funky. This term carried both positive and negative connotations: in the jazz world, it described passion, quirkiness, and sensuality, but it could also refer to a foul odor. Funk Art was particularly popular in the California Bay Area. While the artists of the Funk Art era shared similar attitudes and styles, they did not see themselves as part of a formal group or movement.

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Artist Proof

Artist Proof

An artist proof traditionally refers to a print impression taken during the printing process to evaluate the current state of the artwork as the artist works on the plate. These proofs often show incomplete images and are sometimes called trial impressions or working proofs. However, in modern practice, an artist proof typically refers to an impression of the finished work that is identical to the numbered edition copies but is set aside for the artist's personal use. Artist proofs are usually marked A.P. and may be considered more valuable by collectors due to their limited availability.

Resin

Resin

(25 works, 22 for sale)

Resin can be derived from both natural sources, such as pine sap, and synthetic processes. Natural resin comes from tree sap, while synthetic resin is a type of dense, easily molded plastic. Resin is commonly used in sculpture, and it can also enhance the vibrancy of paint colors.

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