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// Antoni Tàpies' Llambrec-10, a limited edition lithograph from 1975, reveals the artist’s fascination with expressive gestures and symbolic abstraction. The composition features bold, black brushstrokes combined with a textured, linear pattern that cascades downward, creating a contrast between fluidity and structure. The form at the top resembles a calligraphic stroke or a mysterious symbol, marked by a cross-like overlay, adding layers of meaning and ambiguity. Tàpies’ work often conveys a sense of introspection and mystery, inviting viewers to explore the spiritual and philosophical depths within the abstract. Llambrec-10 exemplifies his ability to convey emotion and contemplation through minimalistic yet powerful visual language.

Marisol Escobar (France/Venezuela, 1930–2016) was a sculptor blending Pop Art with pre-Columbian influences. Known simply as Marisol, her witty, life-sized assemblages used wood, plaster, and everyday objects to explore identity, femininity, and social commentary.

Marisol Escobar

Saca la lengua, 1973

Name: Saca la lengua, 1973
SKU: 2900
Price: 1700.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

Medium

Silkscreen

SilkscreenSilkscreen is a printmaking method that uses a screen made of silk or other mesh fabric. The screen is treated with a substance that blocks ink in certain areas, allowing ink to pass through only in the desired sections. Each color in the print requires a separate screen.

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Edition of 150

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Marisol Escobar

Saca la lengua, 1973

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

EUR 1,700

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I don't talk much. I communicate through my work.
- Marisol Escobar

Marisol Escobar (b. 1930 France, d. 2016 USA), known simply as Marisol, was a Venezuelan-American artist celebrated for her unique sculptures that blend Pop Art with social commentary. Marisol's work often incorporates life-sized figures crafted from a variety of materials, including wood, plaster, and found objects, creating assemblages that are both humorous and poignant. Her sculptures frequently explore themes of identity, culture, and the human condition, often with a feminist perspective. A significant figure in the New York art scene of the 1960s, Marisol’s work stands out for its innovative approach to portraiture and her ability to infuse everyday materials with profound meaning. Her contribution to contemporary art has been recognized as a crucial part of the evolution of sculpture in the 20th century.

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Neo-Dada is a minor visual and audio art movement with intents similar to those of Dada artwork. While it revives some of Dada's objectives, Neo-Dada emphasizes the importance of the produced artwork rather than the concept behind it. The movement is considered the foundation of Pop Art, Nouveau Réalisme, and Fluxus. Neo-Dada is known for its use of absurdist contrasts, popular imagery, and modern materials, blending high and low culture in a way that challenges traditional artistic conventions.

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Marisol Escobar

Saca la lengua, 1973

104 x 74 cm

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Marisol Escobar