Lettrism

What is 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.
Untitled (Kiss)

Barbara Kruger

Untitled (Kiss), 2019

Sculpture / Object

Wood

USD 3,500 - 6,000

The Season

Jasper Johns

The Season, 1990

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 14,000 - 17,000

Note

Ed Ruscha

Note, 2018

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

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Main Street

Ed Ruscha

Main Street, 1990

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Gal Chews Same Piece of Gum

Ed Ruscha

Gal Chews Same Piece of Gum, 2021

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

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Preen Yourself

David Shrigley

Preen Yourself, 2023

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 3,900

I Am Very Beautiful

David Shrigley

I Am Very Beautiful, 2025

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 3,900

I Am Deep In Thought

David Shrigley

I Am Deep In Thought, 2003

Limited Edition Print

C-Print

EUR 1,500

Everything is Fine

David Shrigley

Everything is Fine, 2023

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 5,900

Untitled (Vase)

Barbara Kruger

Untitled (Vase), 2020

Sculpture / Object

Ceramic

GBP 1,800

Thrower Triptych (VIP)

Banksy

Thrower Triptych (VIP), 2019

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

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Stay Strong Swiss

Mr. Brainwash

Stay Strong Swiss, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

EUR 1,600

Love Above All

Mr. Brainwash

Love Above All, 2024

Painting

Mixed Media

EUR 7,200

Je t'aime (Splash)

Mr. Brainwash

Je t'aime (Splash), 2018

Sculpture / Object

Resin

EUR 3,000

Miles Davis (Red, Yellow)

Mr. Brainwash

Miles Davis (Red, Yellow), 2015

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

EUR 2,500

Tune Squad

Mr. Brainwash

Tune Squad, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

EUR 3,800

Calligraphy

Calligraphy is a visual art closely related to writing, involving the creation of decorative lettering or handwriting using a brush or pen. Contemporary calligraphy is the art of giving form to letters and symbols in a harmonious, expressive, and skillful manner. It ranges from functional designs and inscriptions to fine art pieces where the letters may be readable or abstract.

Maquette

A maquette is a small-scale model of a sculpture that serves as a preliminary version of the final piece. It allows the artist to experiment with ideas and make adjustments without the expense and effort of creating a full-sized sculpture.

Sand

Sand consists of loose grains of material primarily made up of minerals like quartz, mica, and feldspar, as well as small fragments of rocks. Sand paintings are created by pouring colored sand into intricate designs, often for cultural rituals or special celebrations. These designs can take many days to complete and are traditionally brushed away after the ceremony, emphasizing the impermanence of the artwork.

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