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.
Love Is What You Want

Tracey Emin

Love Is What You Want, 2011 / 2015

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

GBP 4,200

The Greeting Card Jokes #3: Canada Dry

Richard Prince

The Greeting Card Jokes #3: Canada Dry, 2011

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 5,400

The Greeting Card Jokes #2: The Best Friend

Richard Prince

The Greeting Card Jokes #2: The Best Friend, 2011

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 5,400

Pure Thoughts - Live Free or Die

Richard Prince

Pure Thoughts - Live Free or Die, 2007

Sculpture / Object

Object

GBP 7,750

Sale Ends (v2)

Banksy

Sale Ends (v2), 2017

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 35,000 - 45,000

Untitled (I Am Listening)

David Shrigley

Untitled (I Am Listening), 2020

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 9,000 - 12,000

Untitled (I would like to write on your wall with my crayons is that OK?)

David Shrigley

Untitled (I would like to write on your wall with my crayons is that OK?), 2020

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 6,000 - 8,000

I am Elegant

David Shrigley

I am Elegant, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 4,000 - 7,000

Four Soup Cans - Gold on Cream

Banksy

Four Soup Cans - Gold on Cream, 2005

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Metaphysical Interior

DabsMyla

Metaphysical Interior, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 1,200

Double Dream

DabsMyla

Double Dream, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 1,200

The Great Destiny

DabsMyla

The Great Destiny, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 1,200

Metaphysical Departure

DabsMyla

Metaphysical Departure, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 1,200

Untitled (Set of 6)

DabsMyla

Untitled (Set of 6), 2024

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 5,000

Memories from The Garden Party

DabsMyla

Memories from The Garden Party, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 850

The magic of a Garden Party

DabsMyla

The magic of a Garden Party, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 850

Graphite

Graphite is a form of carbon commonly used as the core material in pencils. It can be compressed to various levels of hardness, allowing for different shading effects in drawing. In powdered form, graphite can be applied with a brush for broader, softer applications. Graphite erases easily and was first discovered in the 1500s in England's Lake District.

East Village Art

In 1981, Patti Astor opened the first art gallery in New York City's East Village, helping to launch the careers of various artists and musicians. The gallery started small but quickly gained popularity, contributing to the emergence of art movements such as Neo-Expressionism and Street Art in the area. The East Village became a hub for these new artistic expressions. However, the gallery closed in 1985 due to waning interest.

Systems Art

Systems Art refers to a group of artists who, during the late 1960s and early 1970s, used the frameworks of conceptualism and minimalism to create art that was responsive to its environment. Rejecting traditional art themes, they embraced aesthetic systems and experimented with diverse media. Systems Art often connected with contemporary political movements of the time, emphasizing the interrelationship between the artwork, its context, and the broader social and political environment.

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