Contemporary Art

What is contemporary art?

Contemporary art refers to avant-garde or innovative art created in the recent past or present day. The exact starting point of contemporary art varies depending on the institution, often tied to the founding year of museums or galleries that showcase the style. Contemporary art is characterized by its focus on current ideas, diverse media, and the exploration of new concepts and techniques.
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The Beginning of Me

Tracey Emin

The Beginning of Me, 2012

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 4,250

Together

Richard Prince

Together, 2011

Limited Edition Print

Collage

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The Greeting Card Jokes (complete set of 3)

Richard Prince

The Greeting Card Jokes (complete set of 3), 2011

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 14,950

Untitled (Red Pulse)

Anish Kapoor

Untitled (Red Pulse), 2014

Limited Edition Print

Etching

GBP 5,300

Untitled #114

Cindy Sherman

Untitled #114, 1999

Photography

Offset Print

GBP 4,800

Untitled - Marilyn

Cindy Sherman

Untitled - Marilyn, 1981/1989

Photography

Offset Print

GBP 4,750

Cosmic Girl

Yoshitomo Nara

Cosmic Girl, 2008

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

GBP 15,900

Little Wanderer

Yoshitomo Nara

Little Wanderer, 2003

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

GBP 3,950

Over And Out

Tracey Emin

Over And Out, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

GBP 6,000 - 10,000

Balance The Ball On Your Nose

David Shrigley

Balance The Ball On Your Nose, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 3,900

Big Family No.1 (from Bloodline portfolio)

Zhang Xiaogang

Big Family No.1 (from Bloodline portfolio), 2006

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

GBP 4,000 - 6,000

Comrade Woman (from Bloodline portfolio)

Zhang Xiaogang

Comrade Woman (from Bloodline portfolio), 2006

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

GBP 2,350

Big Family No.3 (from Bloodline portfolio)

Zhang Xiaogang

Big Family No.3 (from Bloodline portfolio), 2006

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

GBP 5,000 - 7,000

The Big Family (from Bloodline portfolio)

Zhang Xiaogang

The Big Family (from Bloodline portfolio), 2006

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

GBP 4,000 - 6,000

Brother and Sister (from Bloodline portfolio)

Zhang Xiaogang

Brother and Sister (from Bloodline portfolio), 2006

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

GBP 3,300

Untitled (I Hate Human Beings)

David Shrigley

Untitled (I Hate Human Beings), 2022

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 3,180

Lyrical Abstraction

Lyrical abstraction is a descriptive term characterizing a type of abstract painting closely related to Abstract Expressionism, in use from the 1940s to the present. The term can also describe two distinct but related trends in post-World War II modernist painting. This art movement originated in Paris, France, after the war, emphasizing personal expression, spontaneity, and the emotional use of color and form.

CoBrA

CoBrA stands for Copenhagen, Brussels, and Amsterdam; the group was formed with a desire to break away from the existing art movements of the time. Their critique of Western society led them to experiment and evolve into a significant international movement. CoBrA was founded on November 8, 1948, at the Notre Dame Café in Paris, where its manifesto was signed by Karel Appel, Joseph Noiret, Corneille, Christian Dotremont, Constant, and Asger Jorn. The group was united by a shared commitment to freedom in both form and color, and their work emphasized experimentation and spontaneity.

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.

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