Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

What is Entropy?

What is Entropy?

Entropy, in a broader sense, refers to the inevitable deterioration or decline of a society or system. In art, the concept was popularized by artist Robert Smithson in the 1960s. He used the term to critique what he saw as the static and overly simplified nature of contemporary minimalist art. Smithson's work often explored the idea of entropy as a force of chaos and decay, contrasting with the perceived order and purity of minimalist works.

Donald Judd

A Group of 4 Aquatints 1, 1978-79

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

Currently Not Available

Donald Judd

Untitled (set of 6), 1980

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

Currently Not Available

Dan Flavin

Guggenheim Tondo, 1992

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 7,500

Donald Judd

Untitled (from Kunstmarkt Köln), 1969

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

Currently Not Available

Dan Flavin

Untitled (Triptych), 1996-1998

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

Currently Not Available

Larry Bell

Barcelona #5, 1988

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Currently Not Available

Larry Bell

Barcelona #10, 1988

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Currently Not Available

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Gelatin Silver Print

A silver gelatin print is a type of photographic print made using the silver process. In this process, photographic materials such as black and white films and printing papers are coated with a light-sensitive emulsion of silver salts suspended in gelatin. This emulsion is applied to a support, which could be flexible plastic, glass, resin-coated paper, or baryta paper. The materials are light-sensitive and remain stable under normal storage conditions, making them ideal for long-term preservation.

Crayon

Crayon is a French word that means pencil. In art, a crayon is a stick made of colored wax, chalk, charcoal, or clay used for drawing and coloring. Crayons are typically made from paraffin wax, which is derived from petroleum, coal, or wood. Types of crayons include wax crayons, pastel crayons, and oil pastels.

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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