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.
Untitled (from the Bouquet de rêves pour Neila portfolio)

Joan Miró

Untitled (from the Bouquet de rêves pour Neila portfolio), 1967

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 3,060

Untitled (from the La bague d’Aurore portfolio)

Joan Miró

Untitled (from the La bague d’Aurore portfolio), 1957

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 14,850

Les Geants III

Joan Miró

Les Geants III, 1960

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 4,690

Le Marteau sans maître: one plate

Joan Miró

Le Marteau sans maître: one plate, 1976

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

USD 4,950

Plate III from Espriu-Miró

Joan Miró

Plate III from Espriu-Miró, 1975

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

USD 8,350

Mechanic (from Walking in London II)

Julian Opie

Mechanic (from Walking in London II), 2014

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 10,000 - 15,000

Le lézard aux plumes d' or -II

Joan Miró

Le lézard aux plumes d' or -II, 1971

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 14,300

Apartment 8

Julian Opie

Apartment 8, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Woodcut

USD 1,950

Apartment 4

Julian Opie

Apartment 4, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Woodcut

USD 1,950

Smoke Dreams

Allan D'Arcangelo

Smoke Dreams, 1980

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

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Multiverse, Flowers

Takashi Murakami

Multiverse, Flowers, 2023

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

EUR 5,400

Charge into the Center of Consciousness

Takashi Murakami

Charge into the Center of Consciousness, 2023

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

EUR 5,400

Kaikai and Kiki

Takashi Murakami

Kaikai and Kiki, 2018

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 4,800

Tan Tan Bo

Takashi Murakami

Tan Tan Bo, 2016

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 29,250

Holiday UK (set of two)

KAWS

Holiday UK (set of two), 2011

Sculpture / Object

Ceramic

EUR 2,500

Soft Gray

Richard Anuszkiewicz

Soft Gray, 1975

Painting

Acrylic paint

Currently Not Available

Composition

Composition refers to the arrangement of elements within an artwork. The artist carefully organizes these elements to create a harmonious or intentionally dynamic relationship. Traditional approaches to composition often follow classical, geometric principles, while contemporary movements may experiment with new arrangements and adjustments, breaking away from conventional rules to achieve different visual effects.

Lettrism

Lettrism is an art form that uses letters, words, and symbols to create artwork. The movement was established in Paris in the 1940s and later gained popularity in the 1950s in America. Lettrisme is the French spelling of the movement's name, derived from the French word for letter.

Figuration Libre

Figuration Libre is an art movement that is equivalent to the French Bad Painting and Neo-Expressionism in Europe and America. The term was coined by Ben Vautier and the Fluxus movement. In 1981, Robert Combas, François Boisrond, Hervé Di Rosa, and Rémi Blanchard formed the Figuration Libre group. The term can be interpreted as free style art, emphasizing spontaneity, freedom, and a rejection of traditional artistic conventions.

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