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.
Black Dice 4

John Baldessari

Black Dice 4, 1982

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

USD 850

Black Dice 3

John Baldessari

Black Dice 3, 1982

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

USD 850

Black Dice 2

John Baldessari

Black Dice 2, 1982

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

USD 850

Black Dice 1

John Baldessari

Black Dice 1, 1982

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

USD 850

Patriotic Stamps

Larry Rivers

Patriotic Stamps, 1976

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

Inquire For Price

Obama Hope Gold

Shepard Fairey

Obama Hope Gold, 2008

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

Inquire For Price

Bomb Middle England (Unsigned)

Banksy

Bomb Middle England (Unsigned), 2002

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 15,000 - 20,000

Western Super Mare

Banksy

Western Super Mare, 2003

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 15,000 - 20,000

Napalm

Banksy

Napalm, 2004

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 32,000 - 38,000

Vibes

David Shrigley

Vibes, 2018

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

GBP 3,000 - 5,000

Swimming Pool

Barbara Kruger

Swimming Pool, 2019

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 2,250 - 2,900

Self-Portrait - 12.11.2001

Tracey Emin

Self-Portrait - 12.11.2001, 2001

Photography

Mixed Media

GBP 7,000 - 9,000

Self-Portrait - 12.11.2001

Tracey Emin

Self-Portrait - 12.11.2001, 2001

Photography

Mixed Media

GBP 7,000 - 9,000

Banging The Drum

Yoshitomo Nara

Banging The Drum, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

GBP 1,800

Donuts - Strawberry

Banksy

Donuts - Strawberry, 2009

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

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Not Yet the End

Tracey Emin

Not Yet the End, 2017

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

GBP 4,500 - 5,800

Light Object

Light art refers to artworks that use light as the primary medium. These can include sculptures or installations that interact with the natural or urban environment. Light art can be suspended, in relief, ground-based, permanent, or temporary. There are two main types of light art: one displayed indoors in galleries and another exhibited outdoors. Light art has been used throughout human history, from ancient times to contemporary public installations.

Plaster

Plaster is a mixture of heat-treated powdered gypsum combined with water to create a workable material. It can be used to make solid sculptures, cast in molds, carved, modeled, or attached to other materials. Artists have used plaster for both working models and finished artworks for centuries due to its versatility.

Authenticity

Authenticity refers to the qualities that define an original artwork as genuine, created by the artist under the original circumstances. A reproduction lacks authenticity because it was not made by the original artist and does not share the same context or creation process. The authenticity of an original artwork can be questioned when reproductions exist, which can diminish its value. Authenticity is often established through provenance, expert analysis, and documentation, ensuring the artwork's originality.

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