Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

What is Assemblage?

What is Assemblage?

Assemblage is an artistic process involving the combination of three-dimensional objects to create a work of art. The term, which originates from the French word for assembly, often involves the use of found objects like leaves, stones, discarded items, or recycled materials. These objects are arranged creatively to form a unique and often thought-provoking artwork.

Giulio Paolini

Elea, 2009

Sculpture / Object

Assemblage

EUR 2,150

Fernandez Arman

Candy, 1970

Sculpture / Object

Assemblage

EUR 14,850

Fernandez Arman

Paintbrushes, 1990

Sculpture / Object

Assemblage

EUR 14,500

Anthony Caro

Leaf Pool, 1996 - 2000

Limited Edition Print

Assemblage

EUR 2,500 - 4,000

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Xiamen Dada

Xiamen Dada was a Chinese artist group based in Xiamen, a city on China’s southeast coast. Emerging in the 1980s, the group explored the relationship between Chan Buddhism and European Dada, embracing absurdity and the use of chance in the creation of their artworks. Xiamen Dada sought to challenge conventional artistic norms, blending Eastern philosophy with the avant-garde practices of Dada, and became known for their provocative and unconventional approach to art.

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.

Brutalism

Brutalism is an architectural style from the 1950s and 60s characterized by the use of raw concrete to create block-like forms. This style was often applied in public housing and civic buildings, featuring massive geometric concrete facades.

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