Found Object

What is Found Object?

A found object is a term used to describe a man-made or natural object, or a fragment of one, that an artist discovers or purchases and keeps for inspiration or as a work of art. The artist may also modify the object or incorporate it into a collage or assemblage, transforming it into a new piece of art.
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A

Anatsui, El

Ancart, Harold

Andre, Carl

Arman, Fernandez

Armleder, John

Aubertin, Bernard

B

Balkenhol, Stephan

Barry, Robert

Batchelor, David

Beuys, Joseph

Blake, Peter

Boetti, Alighiero

Boltanski, Christian

Bradford, Mark

Brossa, Joan

Burden, Chris

C

Cabrita Reis, Pedro

Caldas, Waltercio

Camnitzer, Luis

Carter, Nathan

Celmins, Vija

Chamberlain, John

Collier, Anne

Cornell, Joseph

Cragg, Tony

Craig-Martin, Michael

D

De Cock, Jan

De Saint Phalle, Niki

Dine, Jim

Dion, Mark

Donovan, Tara

Dr Lakra,

Duchamp, Marcel

de Bruyckere, Berlinde

E

Emin, Tracey

F

Faldbakken, Matias

Ferrari, León

Fischl & Weiss, Peter & David

Fleury, Sylvie

Fontaine, Claire

G

Gates, Theaster

Gehry, Frank

Giuseppe, Penone

Goldsworthy, Andy

Gupta, Subodh

H

Hanson, Duane

Harrison, Rachel

Hatoum, Mona

Hirst, Damien

Holler, Carsten

J

Johns, Jasper

Johnson, Rashid

K

Kabakov, Ilja

Kelley, Mike

Koons, Jeff

Kosuth, Joseph

Kounellis, Jannis

L

Lavier, Bertrand

Leirner, Nelson

López, Mateo

M

Mack, Heinz

Manders, Mark

Manzoni, Piero

Mccarthy, Paul

Merz, Mario

Merz, Marisa

Mr. Brainwash,

N

Nevelson, Louise

O

Oldenburg, Claes

Ono, Yoko

Opie, Julian

Oppenheim, Dennis

Orlinski, Richard

P

Paik, Nam June

Panamarenko,

Paolini, Giulio

Paolozzi, Eduardo

Pape, Lygia

Parker, Cornelia

Pierson, Jack

Porter, Liliana

Prince, Richard

Prouvost, Laure

Q

Quinze, Arne

R

Rauschenberg, Robert

Ray, Man

Reyle, Anselm

Roth, Dieter

S

Sachs, Tom

Schnabel, Julian

Shrigley, David

Smith, Lucien

Spoerri, Daniel

Stockholder, Jessica

T

Tapies, Antoni

Therrien, Robert

Tinguely, Jean

Tuymans, Luc

U

Uecker, Gunther

V

Van Hoeydonck, Paul

Vanmechelen, Koen

Vasconcelos, Joana

Vautier, Ben

Vhils,

W

West, Franz

Willaert, Joseph

Wood, Jonas

Z

Zangs, Herbert

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Robert Rauschenberg

Tribute 21: Art, 1994

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Tibetan Keys (Rectangle)

Robert Rauschenberg

Tibetan Keys (Rectangle), 1987

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Tibetan Keys (Double Bevel)

Robert Rauschenberg

Tibetan Keys (Double Bevel), 1987

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Tribute 21: Labor

Robert Rauschenberg

Tribute 21: Labor, 1994

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Tribute 21: Cinema

Robert Rauschenberg

Tribute 21: Cinema, 1994

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Relic (Speculations)

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Relic (Speculations), 1997

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Site

Robert Rauschenberg

Site, 2000

Limited Edition Print

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Tibetan Keys (Bevel)

Robert Rauschenberg

Tibetan Keys (Bevel), 1987

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Daydream (Speculations)

Robert Rauschenberg

Daydream (Speculations), 1997

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Tribute 21: Education

Robert Rauschenberg

Tribute 21: Education, 1994

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Dusk in August from Portfolio 9

Louise Nevelson

Dusk in August from Portfolio 9, 1967

Limited Edition Print

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Untitled (Doctor's of the world)

Robert Rauschenberg

Untitled (Doctor's of the world), 1997

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 6,750

Titled Quotation (for L.C.) from the portfolio of Leo Castelli's 90th Birthday

Joseph Kosuth

Titled Quotation (for L.C.) from the portfolio of Leo Castelli's 90th Birthday, 1997

Limited Edition Print

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Shirt from Crossing

Julian Opie

Shirt from Crossing, 2021

Limited Edition Print

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Rays

Robert Rauschenberg

Rays, 1973

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Fence

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Fence, 1992

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Original artwork

Original artwork

Original artwork is art that stems directly from the personal inspiration and creativity of an artist. It is not a direct copy of another artist’s work, though it may be inspired by it. The subject matter can be similar, but it cannot be an exact replication. The term also refers to a unique piece, as opposed to a multiple or edition.

Image © Jené Stephaniuk / Unsplash
Late modernism

Late modernism

(1419 works, 1235 for sale)

Late Modernism refers to the continuation and evolution of Modernist principles in art, architecture, and literature from the mid-20th century into the late 20th century. This movement maintains a focus on form, abstraction, and the rejection of traditional styles, but it often incorporates more complexity and ambiguity compared to early Modernism. Late Modernism explores themes such as alienation, identity, and the fragmentation of reality, reflecting the social and cultural shifts of the post-war period. It is seen in the works of architects like Louis Kahn and artists like Francis Bacon, who pushed the boundaries of Modernism while responding to the changing world around them.

Artwork by Roy Lichtenstein
Xiamen Dada

Xiamen Dada

Xiamen Dada was a Chinese artist group based in Xiamen, a city on China’s southeast coast. Emerging in the 1980s, the group explored the relationship between Chan Buddhism and European Dada, embracing absurdity and the use of chance in the creation of their artworks. Xiamen Dada sought to challenge conventional artistic norms, blending Eastern philosophy with the avant-garde practices of Dada, and became known for their provocative and unconventional approach to art.

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