What is Carborundum?
Carborundum is the trademark name for silicon carbide crystals, an abrasive material commonly used in sandpaper, cutting tools, and grinding wheels. Originally, artists used carborundum for grinding lithography stones. In collagraph printmaking, it is applied to plates to create texture and tone gradients, adding depth and contrast to the prints.
Show All
- Show All
- Established
- Discoveries
Show All
ARTWORKS RELATED TO CARBORUNDUM
Georg Jiri Dokoupil
Goldblau, 2018
Limited Edition Print
Carborundum
Currently Not Available
Antoni Clave
La Gloire Des Rols I, 1975
Limited Edition Print
Carborundum
EUR 1,250
Otto Piene
Zyklop Gelb, 1984
Limited Edition Print
Carborundum
EUR 2,400
Antoni Clave
Untitled (Textured Remnants), 1970
Limited Edition Print
Carborundum
EUR 1,130
Antoni Clave
El guant, 1971
Limited Edition Print
Carborundum
Currently Not Available
Jasper Johns
Untitled (Faces on purple), 1988
Limited Edition Print
Carborundum
USD 21,000 - 30,000
Jasper Johns
Untitled - Faces (ULAE 243), 1988
Limited Edition Print
Carborundum
USD 41,000 - 45,000
Related Articles
Artists - March 28, 2023
An Elegy to Colour, Geometry and Optics: The Visual Resonance and Forms of Julio Le Parc
Explore the vibrant world of Julio Le Parc, a pioneer in kinetic art and geometric innovation. Discover how light, form, and motion redefine viewer interaction. Read More
Postmodernism is an art movement that emerged as a reaction against authority and traditional boundaries, seeking to blur the lines between art and everyday life. It aimed to bridge the gap between the cultural elite and the general public by embracing eclectic mixtures of earlier conventions and styles. Postmodernist art often challenges established norms and celebrates diversity, irony, and pastiche, making it a movement that reflects the complexities of contemporary culture.
Nouveau Réalisme is an artistic movement founded in 1960 by art critic Pierre Restany and painter Yves Klein during a collective exhibition at a gallery in Milan. Restany wrote the original manifesto in April 1960, proclaiming the movement. In October of that year, nine artists, including Martial Raysse, Yves Klein, Daniel Spoerri, Jean Tinguely, Arman, Pierre Restany, and three Ultra-Lettrists—Jacques de la Villeglé, François Dufrêne, and Raymond Hains—signed the declaration. In 1961, the movement expanded to include Mimmo Rotella, Niki de Saint Phalle, Gérard Deschamps, and César. The movement emphasized a return to reality in art, often incorporating everyday objects and exploring the boundaries between art and life.
