Postmodernism

What is Postmodernism?

Postmodernism is an art movement that emerged as a reaction against authority and traditional boundaries, seeking to blur the lines between art and everyday life. It aimed to bridge the gap between the cultural elite and the general public by embracing eclectic mixtures of earlier conventions and styles. Postmodernist art often challenges established norms and celebrates diversity, irony, and pastiche, making it a movement that reflects the complexities of contemporary culture.
Jungle I

Niki De Saint Phalle

Jungle I, c.1993

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 3,600

Le Monstre

Niki De Saint Phalle

Le Monstre, 1995

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 3,000

The Songs of the Blacks and the Blues

Louise Bourgeois

The Songs of the Blacks and the Blues, 1999

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

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Untitled (The Poems)

Joan Mitchell

Untitled (The Poems), ca. 1959

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 7,000

Reichstag/Berlin Nacht, Wrapped

Javacheff Christo

Reichstag/Berlin Nacht, Wrapped, 1995

Limited Edition Print

Photograph

EUR 10,000

The Pont Neuf Wrapped Reflecting Bridge PN-150

Javacheff Christo

The Pont Neuf Wrapped Reflecting Bridge PN-150, 1985

Limited Edition Print

Photograph

EUR 14,000

Ericsson Display Monitor Unit 3111, Wrapped, Project for Personal Computer

Javacheff Christo

Ericsson Display Monitor Unit 3111, Wrapped, Project for Personal Computer, 1985

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 12,000

Redness of Red

Robert Motherwell

Redness of Red, 1985

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

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Red Sea I

Robert Motherwell

Red Sea I, 1976

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 20,000 - 22,000

Midnight

Helen Frankenthaler

Midnight, 1987

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

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Sirocco

Helen Frankenthaler

Sirocco, 1989

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 13,000

Jeux Olympiques de Barcelone

Robert Combas

Jeux Olympiques de Barcelone, 1992

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 2,300

G 1970-21

Hans Hartung

G 1970-21, 1970

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 6,500

Autobiographical Series 13

Louise Bourgeois

Autobiographical Series 13, 1994

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 6,750

Autobiographical Series 10

Louise Bourgeois

Autobiographical Series 10, 1994

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 6,750

Autobiographical Series 9

Louise Bourgeois

Autobiographical Series 9, 1994

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 6,750

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.

Calligraphy

Calligraphy is a visual art closely related to writing, involving the creation of decorative lettering or handwriting using a brush or pen. Contemporary calligraphy is the art of giving form to letters and symbols in a harmonious, expressive, and skillful manner. It ranges from functional designs and inscriptions to fine art pieces where the letters may be readable or abstract.

Situationism

Situationism is a psychological theory that gained prominence in 1968, following the publication of a monograph by Walter Mischel that sparked the Person-situation debate. This theory argues that behavior is primarily influenced by external situational factors rather than internal traits or motivations, challenging the ideas of trait theorists like Raymond B. Cattell and Hans Eysenck, who emphasized stable personality traits. It is important not to confuse this with the Situationist International movement, an artistic and political movement founded by Asger Jorn, which focused on the critique of modern consumer society and the influence of environments on human behavior.

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