Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

What is Emphemeral Art?

What is Emphemeral Art?

Ephemeral art is a type of art that occurs only once and typically lasts for a very short period. It cannot be displayed as a traditional work of art in a gallery or museum. Examples of ephemeral art include performances, happenings, sound sculptures, flyers, and mass-produced items. This art form emphasizes the transient nature of the experience, existing only in the moment and often leaving no lasting physical trace.

Mark Dion

My Most Priceless Treasure (unicorn), 2004

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 8,400

David Nash

Downpour, 2004

Drawing / Watercolor

Charcoal

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Bernard Aubertin

Clou - with pattern , 1966

Painting

Mixed Media

EUR 20,000 - 30,000

Vanessa Beecroft

Performances, 2000

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

Currently Not Available

Daniel Spoerri

Collage 2 - E, 2017

Drawing / Watercolor

Collage

EUR 500

Piero Manzoni

Impronta del pollice sinistro, 1960

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Currently Not Available

Bernard Aubertin

Abidjan,

Painting

Mixed Media

EUR 5,400

Bernard Aubertin

Clou (rouge), 1968

Painting

Mixed Media

EUR 20,000 - 30,000

Bernard Aubertin

Clou, 1969

Painting

Mixed Media

EUR 20,000 - 30,000

Andy Goldsworthy

Red leaves on cracked earth, 2006

Limited Edition Print

Digital Print on paper

Currently Not Available

David Nash

Birch crack and warp column, 1999

Sculpture / Object

Wood

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David Nash

Tongue and groove stove, 1983

Sculpture / Object

Wood

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Richard Long

Untitled (from Artists Against Torture portfolio), 2003

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 2,900

Mark Dion

Emanations of the Earth, 2017

Sculpture / Object

Plaster

Currently Not Available

Adrián Villar Rojas

Poemas para terrestres, 2012

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 900

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Monoprint

Monoprinting is a printmaking technique where a single impression is created from a re-printable surface, such as a lithographic stone, wood block, or metal plate. Unlike traditional printmaking, where multiple copies are produced, monoprinting results in a unique image. Techniques used in monoprinting include etching, lithography, and woodcut, but the key characteristic is that each print is one-of-a-kind.

Woodcut

Woodcut is a printing technique where an image is carved into the surface of a woodblock using gouges, with the remaining flat surface holding the ink for printing. The areas cut away by the artist do not carry ink, while the uncut areas do, producing the desired print. The carving follows the wood's grain, unlike wood engraving, where the block is cut across the end-grain. Ink is applied to the surface with a roller, ensuring only the flat, uncarved areas receive ink, leaving the recessed, non-printing areas clean.

Acrylic sculpture

Acrylic sculpture refers to both a process and the resulting object. The artist begins by creating a sculpture from clay, plaster, or epoxy, which is then used to make a flexible mold. Melted acrylic is poured into the mold, and once it cures, the acrylic piece is hand-finished through sanding and polishing. Acrylic sculptures are valued for their clarity, durability, and ability to achieve intricate details.

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