What is kinetic art?
Kinetic art is an international movement that emerged in the 1920s and gained prominence in the 1960s, referring to art that involves both apparent and real motion. It encompasses any medium that includes movement, either relying on actual motion for its effect or being perceived as moving by the viewer. Early examples include canvas paintings designed to create optical illusions of movement. Today, kinetic art often refers to three-dimensional figures and sculptures, such as those operated by machines or those that move naturally. The movement covers a variety of styles and techniques that frequently overlap.
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ARTWORKS RELATED TO KINETIC ART
Felipe Pantone
Subtractive Variability Vitreum 3, 2025
Sculpture / Object
Acrylic sculpture
EUR 3,200
Felipe Pantone
Subtractive Variability Vitreum 2, 2025
Sculpture / Object
Acrylic sculpture
EUR 2,800
Felipe Pantone
Subtractive Variability Vitreum 1, 2025
Sculpture / Object
Acrylic sculpture
EUR 2,300
Antonio Asis
Vibration cercles mauve, rouge et turquoise, 2010
Sculpture / Object
Mixed Media
EUR 3,000
Acrylic paint is a fast-drying paint made from pigment suspended in an acrylic polymer emulsion. It is water-soluble when wet but becomes water-resistant once dry. Acrylic paints offer unique characteristics that are not easily achieved with other media, allowing for effects similar to both oil and watercolor paintings while providing their own distinct qualities.
Etching is a technique where a design is created on a metal surface by using a strong acid or mordant to eat away the unprotected parts of the metal, leaving the desired pattern in relief (intaglio). In modern art and manufacturing, different chemicals may be used depending on the material being etched.
