Concrete art

What is concrete art?

Concrete Art is an art movement founded by the Dutch artist Theo van Doesburg in the 1930s. The movement emphasizes pure abstraction, focusing on geometric shapes and colors without any reference to the natural world or symbolic meaning. Unlike other forms of abstract art, Concrete Art is entirely non-representational and is based on mathematical principles and precise execution. It aims to create universal, timeless works by using simple, clear forms that emphasize objectivity and clarity.
Skier

Victor Vasarely

Skier, 1983

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

Currently Not Available

Losange Virtuel sur mirroir

Julio Le Parc

Losange Virtuel sur mirroir, 2021

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 20,000

End to end Suite

Yaacov Agam

End to end Suite, 1991

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

USD 1,025

Sorbonne

Victor Vasarely

Sorbonne, 1973

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

USD 1,350

 Untitled (Composition)

Yaacov Agam

Untitled (Composition), 1976

Limited Edition Print

Serigraph

USD 900

The Juggler

Victor Vasarely

The Juggler, 1977

Limited Edition Print

Serigraph

USD 1,150

OETA

Victor Vasarely

OETA, 1959

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 1,000

Babel 3

Victor Vasarely

Babel 3, 1978

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 950

Silver Composition

Victor Vasarely

Silver Composition, 1980

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

Currently Not Available

Viva

Victor Vasarely

Viva, 1974

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 1,100

Kraft und Natur I

Victor Vasarely

Kraft und Natur I, 1972

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

Currently Not Available

Dessin Infinie 35

Julio Le Parc

Dessin Infinie 35, 2022

Drawing / Watercolor

Marker

EUR 2,000

Dessin Infinie 32

Julio Le Parc

Dessin Infinie 32, 2022

Drawing / Watercolor

Marker

EUR 2,000

Dessin Infinie 29

Julio Le Parc

Dessin Infinie 29, 2022

Drawing / Watercolor

Marker

EUR 2,000

Dessin Infinie 27

Julio Le Parc

Dessin Infinie 27, 2022

Drawing / Watercolor

Marker

EUR 2,000

Dessin Infinie 26

Julio Le Parc

Dessin Infinie 26, 2022

Drawing / Watercolor

Marker

EUR 2,000

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Airbrush

An airbrush is a device that sprays various media, including paint and ink, using compressed air. Artists use airbrushes to create a smooth, even application of color, often achieving effects that are not possible with traditional brushes. James Rosenquist, an American Pop artist, regularly used an airbrush in his work. Before gaining fame with pieces like the iconic F-111 (1965), he worked as a commercial and industrial painter, where he honed his airbrush skills.

Situationism

Situationism is a psychological theory that gained prominence in 1968, following the publication of a monograph by Walter Mischel that sparked the Person-situation debate. This theory argues that behavior is primarily influenced by external situational factors rather than internal traits or motivations, challenging the ideas of trait theorists like Raymond B. Cattell and Hans Eysenck, who emphasized stable personality traits. It is important not to confuse this with the Situationist International movement, an artistic and political movement founded by Asger Jorn, which focused on the critique of modern consumer society and the influence of environments on human behavior.

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.

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