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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Papier-mâché

Papier-mâché is a composite material made from pieces of paper or pulp, reinforced with textiles and bound with adhesives like starch, wallpaper paste, or glue. There are two main methods to create papier-mâché: one involves layering strips of paper soaked in adhesive, while the other uses a pulp made by boiling or soaking paper and then adding glue. Though each method has a different process, both yield similar results.

Pigment print

A pigment print is a type of print that uses ink colored with pigment particles. Pigment ink is commonly used in inkjet printing because it is more durable and resistant to fading compared to dye-based ink, which is more vibrant but less stable over time.

Bronze

Bronze is a metal alloy made primarily of copper and tin, with a typical modern composition of 88% copper and 12% tin. Over time, bronze develops a patina, a surface color that often turns deep green due to oxidation. Large bronze objects, such as sculptures, are typically made in foundries. Bronze is valued for its durability and has been widely used throughout history for art, tools, and weapons.

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