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.
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Asis, Antonio

Aubertin, Bernard

B

Bartolini, Massimo

Batchelor, David

Bell, Larry

Bonalumi, Agostino

Boto, Martha

Brüggemann, Stefan

Bulloch, Angela

C

Cabrita Reis, Pedro

Chevalier, Miguel

Crewdson, Gregory

Cruz-Diez, Carlos

Cucchi, Enzo

E

Eliasson, Olafur

F

Flavin, Dan

Fontaine, Claire

Fontana, Lucio

Francis, Sam

H

Hofer, Candida

Holler, Carsten

Holzer, Jenny

I

Iglesias, Cristina

J

Janssens, Ann Veronica

K

Kallat, Jitish

Kauffman, Craig

Knoebel, Imi

Kosuth, Joseph

L

Le Parc, Julio

Leblanc, Walter

Lutter, Vera

M

Mack, Heinz

Mann, Sally

Monk, Jonathan

Morellet, Francois

Mori, Mariko

N

Nauman, Bruce

Navarro, Ivan

P

Piene, Otto

Pierson, Jack

S

Scharf, Kenny

Schumann, Regine

Smilde, Berndnaut

Sonnier, Keith

Soulages, Pierre

Sugimoto, Hiroshi

T

Thater, Diana

Tillmans, Wolfgang

Tomasello, Luis

Turrell, James

U

Uecker, Gunther

W

Welling, James

Whiteread, Rachel

Z

Zhijie, Qiu

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Artworks Related to Light and Space

ST3

Antonio Asis

ST3, 2013

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 1,800

ST5

Antonio Asis

ST5, 2013

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 1,800

ST2

Antonio Asis

ST2, 2013

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 1,800

Untitled(Tentoonstelling tussenin / in-between)

Ann Veronica Janssens

Untitled(Tentoonstelling tussenin / in-between), 1998

Sculpture / Object

Installation

EUR 1,750

50 Spaces

Rachel Whiteread

50 Spaces, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 5,000 - 6,500

Composition, Sérigraphie No 18

Pierre Soulages

Composition, Sérigraphie No 18, 1988

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

GBP 18,500 - 24,000

Necklace of Jane Seymour

Hiroshi Sugimoto

Necklace of Jane Seymour, 2000

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 1,100

The future is stupid

Jenny Holzer

The future is stupid, 2000

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 1,400

Untitled (SF82-263)

Sam Francis

Untitled (SF82-263), 1982

Painting

Acrylic on paper

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Vert Francaise

Sam Francis

Vert Francaise, 1963

Painting

Acrylic on paper

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Sky Hook

Otto Piene

Sky Hook, 2014

Painting

Gouache

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Rosa Trapez

Imi Knoebel

Rosa Trapez, 1998-2001

Painting

Mixed Media

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Sandflügel

Heinz Mack

Sandflügel, 1976

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

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Sequence

Bruce Nauman

Sequence, 1968

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

EUR 2,700

Wagenfeld Sunsets I-VI, 376 B3

Jonathan Monk

Wagenfeld Sunsets I-VI, 376 B3, 2019

Photography

Inkjet print

EUR 1,500

Trame

Francois Morellet

Trame, 1957-1975

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

EUR 1,800

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Oil on board

Oil on board

(1 work for sale)

Oil on board is a painting technique where oil paint is applied to either wood panels that have been sanded and primed or high-density cardboard covered with canvas. These surfaces offer the advantage of being more compact for storage compared to traditional stretched canvas on frames, while still providing a stable surface for painting.

Image © Tatiana Mihaliova/Shutterstock
Airbrush

Airbrush

An airbrush is a device that sprays various media, including paint and ink, using compressed air. Artists use airbrushes to create a smooth, even application of color, often achieving effects that are not possible with traditional brushes. James Rosenquist, an American Pop artist, regularly used an airbrush in his work. Before gaining fame with pieces like the iconic F-111 (1965), he worked as a commercial and industrial painter, where he honed his airbrush skills.

Image © Ronald Rampsch/Shutterstock
Avant-garde

Avant-garde

(391 works, 334 for sale)

Avant-garde refers to innovative and experimental ideas in the arts that challenge established norms and conventions. Originating from the French term for advance guard, it describes both the movement and the artists who push the boundaries of creativity, often exploring new techniques, forms, and concepts. The avant-garde has been a driving force in various art movements throughout history, such as Dadaism, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism, continually reshaping the landscape of art and culture.

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