Armleder, John | Gold Fish, 2016 — available on Composition Gallery
Cotton jacquard, with certificate numbered and signed by the artist - This listing is for a single piece of artwork. The images provided depict both the recto and the verso of the same artwork for reference.
This artwork features a textile piece in cotton jacquard, measuring 220 x 140 cm, showcasing a repetitive octopus motif across two panels. One panel has a mustard yellow background with ocean blue octopuses, while the other inverts the colors, presenting ocean blue with mustard yellow octopuses. The rhythmic arrangement of the octopus form is both playful and hypnotic, a nod to design traditions and textile artistry. Armleder references Gustav Klimt’s influence on Vienna’s artistic heritage, blending historical homage with contemporary abstraction. GOLD FISH examines visual identity, cultural motifs, and the intersection of art and design.
Artwork Copyright © John Armleder
John Armleder (Switzerland, 1948) is a versatile artist known for blending painting, sculpture, and installation in his conceptual and aesthetic explorations. A member of the Fluxus movement, his work often merges art and life, drawing on influences like Minimalism and Pop Art. Armleder’s distinctive style and eclectic approach have cemented his legacy in contemporary art.
Artwork Copyright © John Armleder

Gold Fish, 2016

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Cotton jacquard, with certificate numbered and signed by the artist - This listing is for a single piece of artwork. The images provided depict both the recto and the verso of the same artwork for reference.
This artwork features a textile piece in cotton jacquard, measuring 220 x 140 cm, showcasing a repetitive octopus motif across two panels. One panel has a mustard yellow background with ocean blue octopuses, while the other inverts the colors, presenting ocean blue with mustard yellow octopuses. The rhythmic arrangement of the octopus form is both playful and hypnotic, a nod to design traditions and textile artistry. Armleder references Gustav Klimt’s influence on Vienna’s artistic heritage, blending historical homage with contemporary abstraction. GOLD FISH examines visual identity, cultural motifs, and the intersection of art and design.
Artwork Copyright © John Armleder
John Armleder (Switzerland, 1948) is a versatile artist known for blending painting, sculpture, and installation in his conceptual and aesthetic explorations. A member of the Fluxus movement, his work often merges art and life, drawing on influences like Minimalism and Pop Art. Armleder’s distinctive style and eclectic approach have cemented his legacy in contemporary art.
Artwork Copyright © John Armleder
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What is Neo-Geo?

Known as Neo-Geo for short, this movement uses geometric objects and shapes to create abstract artwork as a metaphor for society. Inspired by various 20th-century art styles, including minimalism and pop art, Neo-Geo emerged in the 1980s as a response to the industrialization and commercialization of the modern world. The movement reflects on the impact of mass production, consumerism, and technology, often critiquing the superficiality of contemporary culture through its abstract, geometric compositions.

Est. 2005 — twenty years of collecting, online.