Systems Art

What is Systems Art?

Systems Art refers to a group of artists who, during the late 1960s and early 1970s, used the frameworks of conceptualism and minimalism to create art that was responsive to its environment. Rejecting traditional art themes, they embraced aesthetic systems and experimented with diverse media. Systems Art often connected with contemporary political movements of the time, emphasizing the interrelationship between the artwork, its context, and the broader social and political environment.
Untitled (Schellmann 265/266)

Donald Judd

Untitled (Schellmann 265/266), 1992-1993

Limited Edition Print

Woodcut

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Palmito Ranch, from Benjamin Moore Series

Frank Stella

Palmito Ranch, from Benjamin Moore Series, 1971

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Promenade Notebook Drawing for Obama

Richard Serra

Promenade Notebook Drawing for Obama, 2008

Limited Edition Print

Etching

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Nowe Miastro (IV), from the Paper Relief Project

Frank Stella

Nowe Miastro (IV), from the Paper Relief Project, 1975

Drawing / Watercolor

Collage

USD 11,450

Black Stack

Frank Stella

Black Stack, 1970

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 3,750

Untitled (study for Sanbornville, from Eccentric Polygons)

Frank Stella

Untitled (study for Sanbornville, from Eccentric Polygons), 1970

Drawing / Watercolor

Mixed Media

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Plate 1 (from Five Geometric Figures in Five Colors)

Sol LeWitt

Plate 1 (from Five Geometric Figures in Five Colors), 1986

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 1,200

Plate 7 (from Five Geometric Figures in Five Colors)

Sol LeWitt

Plate 7 (from Five Geometric Figures in Five Colors), 1986

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 1,200

Plate 7 (from Five Geometric Figures in Five Colors)

Sol LeWitt

Plate 7 (from Five Geometric Figures in Five Colors), 1986

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 1,200

Plate 15 (from Five Geometric Figures in Five Colors)

Sol LeWitt

Plate 15 (from Five Geometric Figures in Five Colors), 1986

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 1,200

Meta – Matic N9

Jean Tinguely

Meta – Matic N9, 1960

Drawing / Watercolor

Pen and ink

EUR 500

Sequence

Bruce Nauman

Sequence, 1968

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

EUR 2,700

Lincoln Center Print

Sol LeWitt

Lincoln Center Print, 1998

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

EUR 2,400

Black lines in Four Directions on Colors

Sol LeWitt

Black lines in Four Directions on Colors, 1991

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

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La penna di hu (black and white)

Frank Stella

La penna di hu (black and white), 1988

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

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Untitled from The New York Collection for Stockholm

Richard Serra

Untitled from The New York Collection for Stockholm, 1973

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

GBP 7,500 - 9,750

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Intaglio

Intaglio is a printmaking technique where a design is incised below the surface of a metal or stone plate. Ink is applied to the plate, filling the incised lines or depressions, while the surface is wiped clean. The ink in the depressions is then transferred to paper using an etching press. Common intaglio techniques include engraving, etching, and drypoint.

Charcoal

Charcoal is made from charred wood and is used in both initial sketches and finished drawings. It can be easily smudged or erased, making it versatile for corrections. To make charcoal drawings permanent, a fixative like resin or gum is required. It’s especially useful for sketching first ideas on walls or canvas.

Orphism

Orphism is an abstract style of painting influenced by Cubism, developed by Sonia and Robert Delaunay. The term was coined around 1912 by French poet Guillaume Apollinaire to differentiate the Delaunays' work from Cubism, emphasizing their focus on vibrant color and light. The name Orphism is inspired by the Greek musician Orpheus, symbolizing the movement's lyrical and harmonious qualities.

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