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Portfolio of 6 lithographs

Joke & Definition by Stefan Brüggemann is a portfolio of six lithographs created in 2011. Each print in this limited edition explores the intersection of humor, language, and philosophy, presenting text blocks with definitions and statements layered in varied colors. The artwork’s stark typographic layout contrasts with the soft color palette, each piece occupying a distinct color field—ranging from muted tones like olive and brown to vibrant blue and purple. Brüggemann’s use of language examines how words shape perception and meaning, pushing the viewer to engage intellectually with the artwork. His minimalist approach enhances the conceptual depth, drawing on both the textual and visual to question and redefine the mundane.

Stefan Brüggemann (Mexico, 1975) is a contemporary conceptual artist recognized for his text-based works and minimalist aesthetics. His multidisciplinary practice spans painting, sculpture, and neon installations, often critiquing consumer culture and mass media. Brüggemann’s works, combining stark visuals with thought-provoking messages, are internationally exhibited in prestigious museums and galleries.

Stefan Brüggemann

Joke & Definition (portfolio of 6), 2011

Name: Joke & Definition (portfolio of 6), 2011
SKU: 8131
Price: 2000.00 EUR
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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

Lithograph

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.

Edition

Edition of 15

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Portfolio of 6 lithographs

Stefan Brüggemann

Joke & Definition (portfolio of 6), 2011

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 2,000

No sold works to show.

I’m not afraid of repeating myself.
- Stefan Brüggemann

Stefan Brüggemann is an artist who covered a vast variety of mediums, occasionally amalgamating sculpting, painting, drawing, and videography/editing into one work. His pieces often contained and deployed text, as his focus narrowed in on questioning, discussing, and debating language. Ironically, there was conflict within his stylistic choices. He opted for a combination of Minimalism as well as Conceptualism which contradicted each other. Because of this, he stood out against the majority of artists practicing rejecting commercialism during the 60s and 70s. Instead of the desire to dematerialize art, Stefan Brüggermann's pieces were simple and aesthetically refined. Underlying many of his works was a punk attitude. Along with the importance of language, word choice was cleverly and provocatively selected to bring attention to pertinent issues in a bold new way. His mediums carried out a theme of focusing on cultural, gender, and social appropriation, as well as pinpointing the possible value displacement in his viewers. (Artist website)

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