Late modernism

What is late modernism?

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.

Andy Warhol

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Limited Edition Print

Cowboys and Indians: Plains Indian Shield II.382

Andy Warhol

Cowboys and Indians: Plains Indian Shield II.382, 1986

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 30,000 - 42,000

Andy Warhol

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Limited Edition Print

Andy Warhol

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Limited Edition Print

Robert Longo

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Drawing / Watercolor

Wild Raspberries IV.136A (Roast Iguana)

Andy Warhol

Wild Raspberries IV.136A (Roast Iguana), 1959

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

USD 8,900

Liz, II.7

Andy Warhol

Liz, II.7, 1967

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

Currently Not Available

Roy Lichtenstein

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Limited Edition Print

Black/White/Black

Ellsworth Kelly

Black/White/Black, 1970

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 10,350

En Face (schwarz)

Arnulf Rainer

En Face (schwarz), 1971 - 1972

Limited Edition Print

Drypoint

Currently Not Available

Body Pose III

Arnulf Rainer

Body Pose III, 1971 - 1975

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 3,800

Body Pose II

Arnulf Rainer

Body Pose II, 1971 - 1975

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 3,800

Body Poses

Arnulf Rainer

Body Poses, 1971/72, 1971 - 1975

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 12,000

Kosmos II (violett)

Arnulf Rainer

Kosmos II (violett), 2003

Limited Edition Print

Drypoint

Currently Not Available

lila Wald

Arnulf Rainer

lila Wald, 2001

Limited Edition Print

Drypoint

Currently Not Available

Flash - Orange Presidential Seal  (T.P.)

Andy Warhol

Flash - Orange Presidential Seal (T.P.), 1968

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 20,000 - 25,000

Digital Art

Digital art refers to artistic practices or works that utilize digital technology as an essential component of both the creation and presentation process. Since the 1970s, various terms like multimedia and computer art have been used to describe this practice. Digital art is a subset of the broader category known as new media art, which has brought significant changes to the art world. Technology has transformed traditional forms of painting, drawing, sound/music, and sculpture into new digital formats, expanding the possibilities of artistic expression.

Situationism

Situationism is a psychological theory that gained prominence in 1968, following the publication of a monograph by Walter Mischel that sparked the Person-situation debate. This theory argues that behavior is primarily influenced by external situational factors rather than internal traits or motivations, challenging the ideas of trait theorists like Raymond B. Cattell and Hans Eysenck, who emphasized stable personality traits. It is important not to confuse this with the Situationist International movement, an artistic and political movement founded by Asger Jorn, which focused on the critique of modern consumer society and the influence of environments on human behavior.

Matter painting

Matter painting is a technique that involves blending thick impasto paints with materials like cement, mud, sand, or shells. The term first emerged in the 1950s to describe the works of Belgian and Dutch painters who explored the physical properties of painting materials and the different ways paint could be manipulated. This approach emphasizes texture and the tactile qualities of the surface, creating a sculptural effect on the canvas.

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