Hard Edge art

What is Hard Edge Art?

Hard Edge art is a style of abstract painting that became popular in the 1960s. It features areas of color separated by crisp, sharp edges that are painted with geometric precision. The term hard-edge painting was coined by art critic Jules Langsner to describe this approach, which contrasts with the softer, more fluid forms of other abstract styles.
 Invasion White (with Red and Black)

Invader

Invasion White (with Red and Black), 2009

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 18,000 - 21,000

Alert (Blue)

Invader

Alert (Blue), 2021

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 10,000 - 12,000

3D Little Big Space

Invader

3D Little Big Space, 2022

Sculpture / Object

Acrylic sculpture

GBP 1,620

We Have To Reconnect What Words Separated

Etel Adnan

We Have To Reconnect What Words Separated, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Giclée printing

GBP 2,340

Untitled Colour Study

Etel Adnan

Untitled Colour Study, 1990

Drawing / Watercolor

Pastel

GBP 25,000 - 32,500

Untitled (Teacup)

Etel Adnan

Untitled (Teacup), 1992

Drawing / Watercolor

Pencil

GBP 7,500 - 9,700

La Soleil a Vécu (The Sun has Lived)

Etel Adnan

La Soleil a Vécu (The Sun has Lived), 2020

Limited Edition Print

Etching

GBP 9,000

La Commedia dell'arte dei calamai I

Etel Adnan

La Commedia dell'arte dei calamai I, 2021

Drawing / Watercolor

Mixed Media

GBP 8,500 - 11,000

Fil du Temps

Etel Adnan

Fil du Temps, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Etching

GBP 5,500 - 7,000

BFF Blue (MoMA Exclusive)

KAWS

BFF Blue (MoMA Exclusive), 2017

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 1,350

Small Lies

KAWS

Small Lies, 2017

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 2,400

Melting DOB (A)

Takashi Murakami

Melting DOB (A), 2008

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

EUR 3,000

Collection of 6 Hand-Woven Love Tapestries

Robert Indiana

Collection of 6 Hand-Woven Love Tapestries, 2006

Tapestry

Mixed Media

GBP 3,360

Lithographie No 37

Pierre Soulages

Lithographie No 37, 1974

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 68,000

Sérigraphie No 8

Pierre Soulages

Sérigraphie No 8, 1978

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

EUR 60,000

Around

Bridget Riley

Around, 2011

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 12,500 - 16,200

Massurrealism

Massurrealism is a portmanteau word coined by American artist James Seehafer in 1992. He observed a trend among postmodern artists who blended themes and aesthetic styles with mass media, including elements of pop art. Massurrealism is a development of surrealism that emphasizes the technological effects on the imagery of contemporary surrealism. The key difference between massurrealism and surrealism is that the latter was founded in Europe at the beginning of the 20th century, while massurrealism is rooted in the influence of modern technology and media.

Epreuve d’artist

Épreuve d'Artist refers to the artist's proofs in a limited edition of prints. These are a small number of prints reserved by the artist for personal use and are typically marked with the abbreviation E.A. (épreuve d'artist) or AP (artist's proof). Artist’s proofs are usually identical to the regular edition but are often considered more valuable due to their limited quantity.

Tempera

Tempera is a paint traditionally made by mixing colored pigments with egg yolk. It dries quickly and is highly durable, with some examples dating back to 100 AD still in existence. Modern tempera paint often uses glue size as a binder instead of egg yolk. Tempera is known for its bright colors and fine, detailed application, making it popular for panel paintings and icons.

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