Signed and numbered by the artist.
Published by Erker-Presse St. Gallen, with their dry stamp.
Catalogue #: 246
Antoni Tàpies’ Diana (1973) is a dynamic and gestural lithograph that embodies his signature fusion of abstraction, materiality, and symbolism. The composition features a bold red and black circular target-like motif, layered with expressive scribbles, cryptic text, and gestural brushstrokes. The intersecting diagonal bands and radiating concentric circles create a sense of movement and tension, drawing the viewer into its chaotic yet structured energy. The raw textures, dripping paint, and Tàpies’ characteristic use of earthy tones reflect his deep engagement with the physicality of materials and the expressive power of mark-making.
Part of a limited edition of 100 plus artist proofs, and catalogued as 246, Diana is a testament to Tàpies’ ability to merge gestural abstraction with deep philosophical and symbolic undertones, encouraging contemplation on language, matter, and perception.
Antoni Tàpies (Spain, 1923–2012) was a Catalan painter, sculptor, and art theorist renowned for his abstract works that incorporated unconventional materials like sand, marble dust, and found objects. A leading figure in Art Informel, his textured surfaces and symbolic motifs explored themes of materiality and spirituality. Tàpies co-founded the avant-garde group Dau al Set and received numerous accolades, including the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale.
Lithograph Lithography is a printing method based on the principle that water and oil do not mix. It can be used to print artwork or text onto paper or other suitable materials. Traditionally, an image was drawn with wax, fat, or oil onto a lithographic limestone surface or plate. Today, metal plates and other surfaces are also used in lithographic printing.
Signed and numbered by the artist.
Published by Erker-Presse St. Gallen, with their dry stamp.
Catalogue #: 246
Antoni Tàpies’ Diana (1973) is a dynamic and gestural lithograph that embodies his signature fusion of abstraction, materiality, and symbolism. The composition features a bold red and black circular target-like motif, layered with expressive scribbles, cryptic text, and gestural brushstrokes. The intersecting diagonal bands and radiating concentric circles create a sense of movement and tension, drawing the viewer into its chaotic yet structured energy. The raw textures, dripping paint, and Tàpies’ characteristic use of earthy tones reflect his deep engagement with the physicality of materials and the expressive power of mark-making.
Part of a limited edition of 100 plus artist proofs, and catalogued as 246, Diana is a testament to Tàpies’ ability to merge gestural abstraction with deep philosophical and symbolic undertones, encouraging contemplation on language, matter, and perception.
Antoni Tàpies (Spain, 1923–2012) was a Catalan painter, sculptor, and art theorist renowned for his abstract works that incorporated unconventional materials like sand, marble dust, and found objects. A leading figure in Art Informel, his textured surfaces and symbolic motifs explored themes of materiality and spirituality. Tàpies co-founded the avant-garde group Dau al Set and received numerous accolades, including the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale.
Art should startle the viewer into thinking about the meaning of life.
- Antoni Tapies
Antoni Tapies was a Spanish art theorist, sculptor and painter. Tapies also has the distinction of being one of the most popular European artists of his time. He was born in Barcelona and studied at the German School of Barcelona. He studied to be a lawyer for three years, but in 1943, he decided that he wanted to devote his career to painting. Antoni Tapies has been linked to a number of important art movements, including Matter Painting and Art Informel. Some of his early works had a surreal feel to them, but in 1953, he decided to switch his focus to abstract art. Tapies' work has been featured in a number of respected locations throughout the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in Paris and Pace Wildenstein in New York. There is also a museum dedicated to this talented artist called the Antoni Tapies Foundation. The location is also a cultural center, and is located in Tapies' home town of Barcelona. (Artist website)
ZERO was an art movement founded by Otto Piene and Heinz Mack, aiming to develop into a large international and cross-border movement. The name ZERO originated from a magazine founded by Heinz Mack in 1957, which became a platform for the group's ideas. The magazine was published for several years before ceasing in 1967. The ZERO movement sought to create a new beginning in art, emphasizing light, space, and movement, and became influential in post-war European art.