Screen print on Velin BFK Rives 270gsm
Edition of 40 - This light and minimalist work is part of a series of four screen prints based on the collage series “Messerschitte” that the artist worked on from end of the 70s, until the early 90s.
ohne Titel (3) by Imi Knoebel, created in 1995, is a minimalist screen print featuring a scattering of abstract shapes across a large, empty white space. The composition includes irregular fragments in vivid colors: green, blue, yellow, red, and black. The simplicity and careful placement of each element create a sense of balance and rhythm, allowing the viewer’s eye to move naturally from one shape to another. Part of a series inspired by Knoebel's Messerschitte collages from the late 1970s to early 1990s, this work embodies the artist's exploration of pure form and color. ohne Titel (3) reflects Knoebel’s dedication to minimalism, where the interaction between color, form, and negative space invites quiet contemplation.
Imi Knoebel (Germany, 1940) is a prominent abstract artist associated with minimalism and constructivism. Known for his bold use of color and geometric forms, his works span painting, sculpture, and installation. Influenced by the Bauhaus and his studies with Joseph Beuys, Knoebel's art explores light, space, and materiality.
Screen-print Screen printing is a technique where ink is transferred through a mesh onto a substrate, with areas blocked by a stencil to prevent ink from passing through. This method, also known as serigraphy or silkscreen printing, is commonly used to produce prints on posters, T-shirts, vinyl, stickers, wood, and other materials. The process is a type of stencil printing, allowing for vibrant, detailed designs on various surfaces.
Screen print on Velin BFK Rives 270gsm
Edition of 40 - This light and minimalist work is part of a series of four screen prints based on the collage series “Messerschitte” that the artist worked on from end of the 70s, until the early 90s.
ohne Titel (3) by Imi Knoebel, created in 1995, is a minimalist screen print featuring a scattering of abstract shapes across a large, empty white space. The composition includes irregular fragments in vivid colors: green, blue, yellow, red, and black. The simplicity and careful placement of each element create a sense of balance and rhythm, allowing the viewer’s eye to move naturally from one shape to another. Part of a series inspired by Knoebel's Messerschitte collages from the late 1970s to early 1990s, this work embodies the artist's exploration of pure form and color. ohne Titel (3) reflects Knoebel’s dedication to minimalism, where the interaction between color, form, and negative space invites quiet contemplation.
Imi Knoebel (Germany, 1940) is a prominent abstract artist associated with minimalism and constructivism. Known for his bold use of color and geometric forms, his works span painting, sculpture, and installation. Influenced by the Bauhaus and his studies with Joseph Beuys, Knoebel's art explores light, space, and materiality.
If you want to stay alive, you have to do something radical.
- Imi Knoebel
Imi Knoebel (b. 1940 Germany) is a German contemporary artist known for his contributions to minimalism and abstract art. Knoebel's work is characterized by its exploration of color, form, and space, often through the use of simple geometric shapes and a restricted color palette. A student of Joseph Beuys at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, Knoebel was initially influenced by Constructivism and the Bauhaus, leading him to develop a visual language that emphasizes purity of form and the interaction of shapes within a given space. His work often includes large-scale installations, paintings, and sculptures that challenge the boundaries between painting and sculpture. Knoebel is particularly known for his vibrant use of color in later works, where he expanded his palette to include bright, dynamic hues. His contributions to contemporary art have been widely recognized, with his work exhibited in major museums and galleries around the world, cementing his status as a significant figure in post-war European art.
Gestural art is a term that describes painting with freely sweeping brushstrokes. The primary goal of gestural art is to allow the artist to physically express emotional impulses. The varied, yet expressive paint marks are intended to convey the artist's inner thoughts and emotions, which viewers are believed to understand through the dynamic and spontaneous application of paint.