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Map full of pictures, documents and prints - Signed by the artist in the book

Dusk/Penumbra by Luc Tuymans (2006) is a mixed media work presented in book format, measuring 22 x 31 x 2 cm. This limited edition includes a collection of images, documents, and prints assembled in a map-like layout. The book captures Tuymans' characteristic exploration of historical and contemporary themes, blending photography and print materials to create a narrative that feels both personal and archival. The mix of fragmented imagery, handwritten notes, and varied textures evokes a sense of memory and introspection. Signed by the artist, the piece is both a visual and tactile journey, reflecting Tuymans' deep engagement with visual storytelling.

Luc Tuymans (Belgium, 1958) is a prominent contemporary painter known for his muted palette and enigmatic imagery. His works often explore themes of memory, history, and politics, blending realism with abstraction. Tuymans is considered a pivotal figure in the revival of figurative painting and has exhibited widely across major international venues.

Luc Tuymans

Dusk/Penumbra (book), 2006

Name: Dusk/Penumbra (book), 2006
SKU: 11479
Price: 3000.00 EUR
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Form

Sculpture / Object

Sculpture / ObjectA sculpture is a three-dimension object made using any one of the basic sculpting processes. These include carving, casting, constructing or modeling. Carving materials may be bone, ivory, stone or wood. Modeling and casting use clay or wax, while constructions glue materials together.

Medium

Mixed Media

Mixed MediaMixed media refers to artwork that incorporates more than one medium within a single piece. Unlike multimedia art, which combines distinct forms of visual art and often includes elements like sound, video, or digital media, mixed media focuses on combining traditional art materials, such as paint, ink, and collage. Mixed media art allows artists to achieve a wide range of effects and textures by layering and blending different materials.

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Renowned for his figurative paintings that depict images sourced from existing visual materials such as television, print and film media, Luc Tuymans is an artist who explores the cultural and historical meaning of events, often providing a different context or perspective through his trademark choppy brushstrokes and a muted, darker palette. Tuyman's subjects range from historical world events such as the second world war, to the mediocrity of every day– among his most notable works is his Heritage series which was created in response to the Oklahoma City bombing; the paintings capture the artist’s notion of a ‘traditional American life’ with subjects including a working man, a birthday cake and a portrait. Of his unique method of transforming existing media into a form of evocative art, Tuymans has remarked “There is a physical element intertwined with the painting [of an existing photograph]. It shakes loose an emotional element within the viewer.” (Artist website)

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What is figurative art?

Sometimes known as Figurativism, figurative art refers to sculptures and paintings that are clearly or specifically derived from real objects, making them representational. The term figurative art is often used in contrast to abstract art. However, since the emergence of abstract art, figurative art has come to describe any form of modern art that has strong references to the real world or actual situations.

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Luc Tuymans

Dusk/Penumbra (book), 2006

22 x 31 x 2 cm

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