Shock Art

What is Shock Art?

Shock Art is an art movement that uses disturbing images, scents, or sounds to provoke a strong, often shocked, reaction from viewers. It is often regarded as a form of social commentary, with critics and supporters debating whether its impact is positive or negative. Shock Art frequently employs taboo, obscene, or outrageous elements to challenge societal norms and provoke critical thought.
Helter Skelter

Damien Hirst

Helter Skelter, 2002

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 2,900

Eternal Sleep (Satin)

Damien Hirst

Eternal Sleep (Satin), 2017

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 22,000

Eternal Belief

Damien Hirst

Eternal Belief, 2017

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

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On My Knees

Tracey Emin

On My Knees, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

GBP 9,500

The Best Conversation I ever had – Laughter

Tracey Emin

The Best Conversation I ever had – Laughter, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 12,000

No! This is sad

Tracey Emin

No! This is sad, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 15,000

Crying – Shouting – Screaming – Was Not going to help me Live

Tracey Emin

Crying – Shouting – Screaming – Was Not going to help me Live, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 14,000

A Feeling Of Shock

Tracey Emin

A Feeling Of Shock, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 10,000

You were There - Thank you

Tracey Emin

You were There - Thank you, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 9,000

And This Was Me A Thousand Years Ago

Tracey Emin

And This Was Me A Thousand Years Ago, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 12,000

Even Saying Nothing Is a Lie

Tracey Emin

Even Saying Nothing Is a Lie, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 9,500

Then I wasn’t Alone Life was here

Tracey Emin

Then I wasn’t Alone Life was here, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 11,000

Life Will never be The Same (Nor should it)

Tracey Emin

Life Will never be The Same (Nor should it), 2022

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 18,000

These Feelings Were True II

Tracey Emin

These Feelings Were True II, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 14,000

These Feelings Were True

Tracey Emin

These Feelings Were True, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 16,000

Blue Madonna

Tracey Emin

Blue Madonna, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 18,000

Monochrome

Monochromatic describes paintings, photographs, designs, or drawings that utilize one color or various shades of a single color. Monochromatic objects have a limited range of hues. While the term often refers to black and white or grayscale images, it can also apply to any artwork that contains tones of just one color.

Aquatint

Intaglio is a printmaking technique where the artist creates marks on a metal plate that hold ink or dye. The inked plate is then pressed onto paper, transferring the ink to the sheet. This process can be repeated multiple times depending on the technique. Intaglio methods, such as etching, often involve applying a mordant (acid) to the metal plate to create the design. Intaglio encompasses various techniques, including engraving, etching, and drypoint.

Cement

Cement refers to a variety of mixtures, typically made from clay, limestone, water, sand, and gravel, which form concrete used in construction. The term to cement also means to join or unite materials. In art, cement can refer to the process of securely gluing or bonding elements together, often used in sculptural work or mixed media.

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