Minimalism

What is minimalism?

Minimalism is a style in music and visual arts characterized by pared-down designs and simplicity. It began in Western art after World War II, gaining prominence particularly in American visual arts. Minimalism draws heavily on aspects of modernism and is often viewed as a reaction against Abstract Expressionism, as well as a precursor to post-minimal art practices. Prominent minimalist artists include Agnes Martin, Donald Judd, Robert Morris, Frank Stella, and Dan Flavin.
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Abts, Tomma

Ai, Weiwei

Albers, Josef

Alys, Francis

Anastasi, William

Ancart, Harold

Andre, Carl

Anuszkiewicz, Richard

Arad, Ron

Armleder, John

Artschwager, Richard

Asawa, Ruth

B

Baldessari, John

Barry, Robert

Batchelor, David

Becher, Bernd & Hilla

Bell, Larry

Benglis, Lynda

Bradley, Joe

C

Caldas, Waltercio

Caro, Anthony

Castellani, Enrico

Celmins, Vija

Charlton, Alan

Clave, Antoni

D

D'Arcangelo, Allan

Dias, Antonio

Donovan, Tara

E

Eliasson, Olafur

F

Faldbakken, Matias

Ferrari, León

Flavin, Dan

Forg, Gunther

Frize, Bernard

G

Gallagher, Ellen

Gharem, Abdulnasser

Graham, Dan

H

Halley, Peter

Hashmi, Zarina

Hatoum, Mona

Held, Al

Herrera, Carmen

Hiller, Susan

Hinman, Charles

Holzer, Jenny

Horn, Roni

I

Iglesias, Cristina

Innes, Callum

Irazu, Pello

J

Janssens, Ann Veronica

Johns, Jasper

Judd, Donald

K

Kapoor, Anish

Kassay, Jacob

Kauffman, Craig

Kelly, Ellsworth

Khan, Idris

Klauke, Jurgen

Klein, Yves

Knoebel, Imi

Kusama, Yayoi

L

LeWitt, Sol

Ligon, Glenn

M

Mangold, Robert

Marden, Brice

Martin, Agnes

Morellet, Francois

Morinaga, Jun

Morris, Sarah

Mosset, Olivier

N

Nauman, Bruce

Navarro, Ivan

Noland, Kenneth

P

Parker, Cornelia

R

Rothschild, Eva

S

Sandback, Fred

Sander, Karin

Schoonhoven, Jan

Schumann, Regine

Serra, Richard

Shapiro, Joel

Sonnier, Keith

Stella, Frank

T

Turrell, James

Twombly, Cy

U

Ufan, Lee

V

Venet, Bernar

W

Whiteread, Rachel

Wilding, Alison

Winters, Terry

Y

Youngerman, Jack

Z

Zangs, Herbert

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Artworks Related to Minimalism

O.T., gap

Tomma Abts

O.T., gap, 2015

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 4,900

Guerrero

Antoni Clave

Guerrero, 1966

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 1,000

Uneven Collapse: 11 Arcs

Bernar Venet

Uneven Collapse: 11 Arcs, 2022

Sculpture / Object

Metal

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Honduras Lottery Co.

Frank Stella

Honduras Lottery Co., 1972

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Currently Not Available

Lamp Black Cobalt Blue

Callum Innes

Lamp Black Cobalt Blue, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

EUR 4,500

Lamp Black Yellow Gold

Callum Innes

Lamp Black Yellow Gold, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

EUR 4,500

Lamp Black Magenta

Callum Innes

Lamp Black Magenta, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

EUR 4,500

Lamp Black Cyan

Callum Innes

Lamp Black Cyan, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

EUR 4,500

Lamp Black Scarlet Lake

Callum Innes

Lamp Black Scarlet Lake, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

EUR 4,500

Sun on Six

Jasper Johns

Sun on Six, 2000

Limited Edition Print

Linocut

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Hinged Canvas

Jasper Johns

Hinged Canvas, 1971

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 5,000

Untitled (from The Geldzahler Portfolio)

Jasper Johns

Untitled (from The Geldzahler Portfolio), 1998

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 6,300

Valentine

Jasper Johns

Valentine, 2010

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

Currently Not Available

Inaccessible Island Rail

Frank Stella

Inaccessible Island Rail, 1977

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 17,750

Shards I

Frank Stella

Shards I, 1982

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

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Pumpkin 2000 (Yellow)

Yayoi Kusama

Pumpkin 2000 (Yellow), 2000

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

Currently Not Available

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Massurrealism

Massurrealism

Massurrealism is a portmanteau word coined by American artist James Seehafer in 1992. He observed a trend among postmodern artists who blended themes and aesthetic styles with mass media, including elements of pop art. Massurrealism is a development of surrealism that emphasizes the technological effects on the imagery of contemporary surrealism. The key difference between massurrealism and surrealism is that the latter was founded in Europe at the beginning of the 20th century, while massurrealism is rooted in the influence of modern technology and media.

Image © Chip Simons
Acrylic paint

Acrylic paint

(7 works, 3 for sale)

Acrylic paint is a fast-drying paint made from pigment suspended in an acrylic polymer emulsion. It is water-soluble when wet but becomes water-resistant once dry. Acrylic paints offer unique characteristics that are not easily achieved with other media, allowing for effects similar to both oil and watercolor paintings while providing their own distinct qualities.

Image © Martins Vanags/Shutterstock
Mezzotint

Mezzotint

(1 work for sale)

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.

Image © Casimiro PT/Shutterstock

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