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.
Framed Large Fruitful H18-1

Damien Hirst

Framed Large Fruitful H18-1, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Giclée printing

GBP 2,500 - 3,200

The Currency Unique Painting

Damien Hirst

The Currency Unique Painting, 2016

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 6,500 - 8,400

Uriel from the Archangels H15-2

Damien Hirst

Uriel from the Archangels H15-2, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Giclée printing

GBP 19,500 - 25,300

Raphael from the Archangels H15-1

Damien Hirst

Raphael from the Archangels H15-1, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 19,500 - 25,300

Hanging Man in Porcelain

Weiwei Ai

Hanging Man in Porcelain, 2009

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

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Laying with the Olive Trees

Tracey Emin

Laying with the Olive Trees, 2011

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

GBP 9,600

Controlled Substances Key Spot

Damien Hirst

Controlled Substances Key Spot, 2011

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 10,000

No Time for Love

Tracey Emin

No Time for Love, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

GBP 15,500

The Dead (Oriental Gold / Loganberry Pink Skull)

Damien Hirst

The Dead (Oriental Gold / Loganberry Pink Skull), 2009

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 14,000

I Think of You

Tracey Emin

I Think of You, 2014

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

GBP 14,950

No Substitute for Your Love

Tracey Emin

No Substitute for Your Love, 2003

Limited Edition Print

Etching

GBP 5,500

Laying Back

Tracey Emin

Laying Back, 2008

Limited Edition Print

Woodcut

GBP 10,000

Tolerance (from Secrets)

Damien Hirst

Tolerance (from Secrets), 2024

Limited Edition Print

Giclée printing

GBP 10,000 - 12,000

Resolution (from Secrets)

Damien Hirst

Resolution (from Secrets), 2024

Limited Edition Print

Giclée printing

GBP 10,000 - 12,000

Knowledge (from Secrets)

Damien Hirst

Knowledge (from Secrets), 2024

Limited Edition Print

Giclée printing

GBP 10,000 - 15,000

Untitled (spin - heart)

Damien Hirst

Untitled (spin - heart), 2009

Painting

Acrylic on paper

GBP 15,000 - 20,000

Stone

Stone is a hard, natural material found in the ground and used for various artistic purposes, such as carving statues, creating jewelry, and assembling mosaics. Artists and rock collectors often seek out interesting stones to cut, polish, and incorporate into their artwork.

Magnum Photos

Magnum Photos is a photographic cooperative founded in 1947 by four photographers: Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson, George Rodger, and David Chim Seymour. Based in New York, the organization was created to give photographers the freedom to document the human condition with compassion and integrity. Magnum Photos has an extensive historical image library, capturing world events and offering a unique perspective on global history.

Conversation piece

An object with distinctive or unusual qualities that naturally draws attention and prompts discussion among people.

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