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.
Black (Noir)

Ellsworth Kelly

Black (Noir), 1964-65

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 20,000 - 25,000

Black with White

Ellsworth Kelly

Black with White, 1964-65

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 22,500

War

Jenny Holzer

War, 1992

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

USD 5,000 - 7,000

Truism 4 (Mother & Child)

Jenny Holzer

Truism 4 (Mother & Child), 1990

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

USD 5,000 - 7,000

Truism 2

Jenny Holzer

Truism 2, 1977-79

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

USD 5,000 - 7,000

Living 2

Jenny Holzer

Living 2, 1980-82

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

USD 5,000 - 7,000

Two Figures (One with Shadow)

John Baldessari

Two Figures (One with Shadow), 1986

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

Currently Not Available

Seeds

John Baldessari

Seeds, 1986

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

USD 2,250

Deer and Octopus

John Baldessari

Deer and Octopus, 1986

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

USD 2,250

Blue Green Black Red

Ellsworth Kelly

Blue Green Black Red, 1971

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Currently Not Available

Colored Paper Image XIX

Ellsworth Kelly

Colored Paper Image XIX, 1976

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 22,900

Glass Vase

Weiwei Ai

Glass Vase, 2023

Sculpture / Object

Glass

GBP 4,000 - 7,000

Untitled 6/10 (Radikal)

Jacob Kassay

Untitled 6/10 (Radikal), 2013

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 5,500

Untitled 7/10 (Radikal)

Jacob Kassay

Untitled 7/10 (Radikal), 2013

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 5,500

Untitled 4/10 (Radikal)

Jacob Kassay

Untitled 4/10 (Radikal), 2013

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 5,500

Untitled 8/8 (La Opinión)

Jacob Kassay

Untitled 8/8 (La Opinión), 2013

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 5,500

Biennial

A Biennial is an art exhibition held every two years, typically on a large scale with international participants. The first and most famous example is the Venice Biennale, established in 1895 and held in the Giardini, a public park in Venice. Over time, the event has grown to include thirty permanent pavilions, each representing different countries. Biennials have become significant events in the contemporary art world, offering a platform for artists to showcase their work to a global audience.

Late modernism

Late Modernism refers to the continuation and evolution of Modernist principles in art, architecture, and literature from the mid-20th century into the late 20th century. This movement maintains a focus on form, abstraction, and the rejection of traditional styles, but it often incorporates more complexity and ambiguity compared to early Modernism. Late Modernism explores themes such as alienation, identity, and the fragmentation of reality, reflecting the social and cultural shifts of the post-war period. It is seen in the works of architects like Louis Kahn and artists like Francis Bacon, who pushed the boundaries of Modernism while responding to the changing world around them.

Print Proof

A print proof refers to any test impressions made from a printing plate or block to check the image quality before the final print is completed. These proofs are used as quality checks to ensure that the details and alignment are correct. Different types of proofs, such as artist's proofs or trial proofs, serve specific purposes during the printmaking process.

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