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.
Picolinic Acid

Damien Hirst

Picolinic Acid, 2011

Limited Edition Print

Woodcut

GBP 12,000 - 15,600

Not Yet the End

Tracey Emin

Not Yet the End, 2017

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

GBP 4,500 - 5,800

Untitled - Scorpion

Damien Hirst

Untitled - Scorpion, 2003

Drawing / Watercolor

Pen and ink

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Untitled - grim reaper

Damien Hirst

Untitled - grim reaper, 2003

Drawing / Watercolor

Mixed Media

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Insane Reflection

Tracey Emin

Insane Reflection, 2006

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 2,950 - 3,800

Histidyl

Damien Hirst

Histidyl, 2008

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 14,000 - 18,000

The Souls on Jacob’s Ladder Take Their Flight

Damien Hirst

The Souls on Jacob’s Ladder Take Their Flight, 2007

Limited Edition Print

Etching

GBP 16,000 - 20,000

Sitting with You

Tracey Emin

Sitting with You, 2013

Limited Edition Print

Etching

GBP 4,800 - 6,200

 I Was Left Sleeping

Tracey Emin

I Was Left Sleeping, 2017

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

GBP 4,500 - 5,800

Framed My Heart Is With You Always

Tracey Emin

Framed My Heart Is With You Always, 2015

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

GBP 2,950 - 3,800

No Substitute For Your Love

Tracey Emin

No Substitute For Your Love, 2003

Limited Edition Print

Etching

GBP 5,500 - 7,100

Nativity iPad Drawing

Tracey Emin

Nativity iPad Drawing, 2013

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 750

Nativity iPad Drawing

Tracey Emin

Nativity iPad Drawing, 2013

Limited Edition Print

Giclée printing

GBP 1,000

True Love Always Wins

Tracey Emin

True Love Always Wins, 2016

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

GBP 6,500 - 8,400

Space Monkey

Tracey Emin

Space Monkey, 2009

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 8,500 - 11,000

For You

Tracey Emin

For You, 2010

Limited Edition Print

Etching

GBP 4,500 - 5,800

Dada

Also known as Dadaism, Dada was a literary and artistic movement that began in 1916 in Zurich, Switzerland. It emerged as a rejection of rationalism and nationalism, which were seen as contributing factors to World War I. The movement had political undertones and was strongly anti-war. Dada activities included demonstrations, gatherings, and the publication of literary and art journals that explored cultural and political topics.

Light and Space

The Light and Space Movement refers to loosely affiliated art movements connected to minimalism, geometric abstraction, and op art that originated in Southern California in the 1960s. Greatly influenced by artist John McLaughlin, these artists focused on sensory phenomena such as light, perception, and space as central elements of their work. They also incorporated cutting-edge technologies from the aerospace and engineering industries to develop light-filled and sensuous objects, creating immersive experiences that emphasize the viewer's perception.

Giclée printing

Giclée printing is a digital technique for reproducing artwork using a high-resolution digital file and an inkjet printer with archival-quality inks. This process produces prints with exceptional color accuracy and detail, closely matching the original artwork.

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