Light and Space

What is ‘light and space’?

The Light and Space Movement refers to loosely affiliated art movements connected to minimalism, geometric abstraction, and op art that originated in Southern California in the 1960s. Greatly influenced by artist John McLaughlin, these artists focused on sensory phenomena such as light, perception, and space as central elements of their work. They also incorporated cutting-edge technologies from the aerospace and engineering industries to develop light-filled and sensuous objects, creating immersive experiences that emphasize the viewer's perception.
Backside Brussels II

Jonathan Monk

Backside Brussels II, 2016

Sculpture / Object

Acrylic sculpture

EUR 800

Backside Brussels III

Jonathan Monk

Backside Brussels III, 2016

Sculpture / Object

Acrylic sculpture

EUR 800

Backside Brussels IV

Jonathan Monk

Backside Brussels IV, 2016

Sculpture / Object

Acrylic sculpture

EUR 800

Medellín 2

Carlos Cruz-Diez

Medellín 2, 2013

Limited Edition Print

Serigraph

EUR 5,990

Medellín 3

Carlos Cruz-Diez

Medellín 3, 2013

Limited Edition Print

Serigraph

EUR 5,990

Blue Streak

Otto Piene

Blue Streak, 1980

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

Currently Not Available

Verletzungen-Verbindungen

Gunther Uecker

Verletzungen-Verbindungen, 1998

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

EUR 1,980

Helles Nagelkreuz

Gunther Uecker

Helles Nagelkreuz, 2017

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

EUR 49,500

Seuloeil (red)

Otto Piene

Seuloeil (red), 1991

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

EUR 2,600

Seuloeil blau/schwarzes Auge

Otto Piene

Seuloeil blau/schwarzes Auge, 1991

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

EUR 2,600

Seuloeil (white)

Otto Piene

Seuloeil (white), 1991

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

EUR 2,600

Kunst im Jahr 2000

Heinz Mack

Kunst im Jahr 2000, 1986

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

Currently Not Available

Vibration 9 petits et 4 grands cercles

Antonio Asis

Vibration 9 petits et 4 grands cercles, 2010

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 3,000

s/t 2

Luis Tomasello

s/t 2, 2012

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 2,200

s/t 3

Luis Tomasello

s/t 3, 2012

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 2,200

Vase surface colorée

Julio Le Parc

Vase surface colorée, 2017

Ceramics

Ceramic

EUR 500

Mezzotint

Mezzotint is a printmaking technique in which a copper or steel plate is roughened to produce a solid black print. The artist smooths specific areas of the plate to create a range of tones, from deep blacks to delicate grays and whites. By varying the degree of smoothing, the artist can achieve detailed gradations of light and shadow, resulting in prints with rich, velvety textures and subtle transitions between light and dark.

Monotype

Monotype is a printmaking technique where an image is painted or drawn on a nonabsorbent, smooth surface, traditionally an etching plate of copper, but now also acrylic, zinc, or glass. The image is then transferred to paper using a printing press, creating a unique print. The first pressing removes most of the ink, making it difficult to produce additional prints with the same richness, resulting in a one-of-a-kind artwork.

Animation

Animation is the process of displaying a sequence of static images in rapid succession to create the illusion of movement. Each image, or frame, is slightly altered from the previous one, particularly in the moving parts, so when shown together, they form a continuous motion. Traditionally, illustrators drew each frame by hand to produce this effect.

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