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.
Surprise (H20-3)

Damien Hirst

Surprise (H20-3), 2026

Limited Edition Print

Giclée printing

GBP 6,500 - 8,000

Serenity (H20-4)

Damien Hirst

Serenity (H20-4), 2026

Limited Edition Print

Giclée printing

GBP 6,500 - 8,000

No Surrender

Tracey Emin

No Surrender, 2019

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

GBP 12,500 - 15,500

Methylamine-13c

Damien Hirst

Methylamine-13c, 2014

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

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Aurous Iodide

Damien Hirst

Aurous Iodide, 2009

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

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Kusama Yayoi

Nobuyoshi Araki

Kusama Yayoi, 2001

Photography

Gelatin Silver Print

USD 6,500

Yakuza (Tokyo Comedy)

Nobuyoshi Araki

Yakuza (Tokyo Comedy), 1997

Photography

Gelatin Silver Print

USD 16,000

Untitled 6

Nobuyoshi Araki

Untitled 6, 2005

Photography

Polaroid

USD 1,400

Untitled 11

Nobuyoshi Araki

Untitled 11, 2005

Photography

Polaroid

USD 1,400

Untitled

Hermann Nitsch

Untitled, 1996

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

EUR 4,800

Valium

Damien Hirst

Valium, 2014

Limited Edition Print

Digital Print on paper

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The Hero

Marina Abramovic

The Hero, 2022

Photography

Mixed Media

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Self-Portrait - 12.11.2001

Tracey Emin

Self-Portrait - 12.11.2001, 2001

Photography

Mixed Media

GBP 7,000 - 9,000

Self-Portrait - 12.11.2001

Tracey Emin

Self-Portrait - 12.11.2001, 2001

Photography

Mixed Media

GBP 7,000 - 9,000

Veils Set of 4

Damien Hirst

Veils Set of 4, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Giclée printing

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Oleoylsarcosine

Damien Hirst

Oleoylsarcosine, 2008

Limited Edition Print

Etching

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Conceptual art

Sometimes referred to as Conceptualism, this is an art form where the idea(s) or concept(s) behind the work take precedence over material concerns and traditional aesthetics. Many conceptual artworks can be created by anyone simply by following written instructions. The concept or idea is the most essential aspect of the artwork.

Art Brut

Art Brut, a French term meaning Raw Art, was coined by Jean Dubuffet to describe art created outside the conventional fine arts tradition. Dubuffet used the term to refer to works made by self-taught artists, including the mentally ill, prisoners, and others on the margins of society. He also called it Outsider Art. This art is characterized by its raw, unrefined nature, often created without concern for traditional presentation or imitation.

Triptych

A triptych is an artwork divided into three sections or panels, often hinged together, allowing it to be displayed open or folded shut. It is a type of polyptych, a term for multi-panel artworks. Typically, the central panel is the largest, flanked by two smaller panels, although some triptychs have panels of equal size. Triptychs have been historically significant in religious art but are also used in contemporary works.

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