Switzerland

Switzerland

Switzerland consistently underscores its position as a central axis in the global contemporary art realm. The country is home to prestigious museums such as the Kunsthaus Zürich and the Fondation Beyeler, where thought-provoking exhibitions regularly take place. Swiss artists, including the innovative video artist Pipilotti Rist and the conceptually driven sculptor Urs Fischer, significantly contribute to the rich tapestry of contemporary art. Switzerland also hosts Art Basel, a key event in the international art calendar. Discover the nuanced dynamics of Swiss contemporary art on Composition Gallery's website.

Dans Le Miroir

Alberto Giacometti

Dans Le Miroir, 1964

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 6,700

La suspension

Alberto Giacometti

La suspension, 1963

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 7,500

Tête d'homme I

Alberto Giacometti

Tête d'homme I, 1957

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 5,500

La mère de l'artiste lisant sous la lampe à Stampa II

Alberto Giacometti

La mère de l'artiste lisant sous la lampe à Stampa II, 1963

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 6,700

La mère de l'artiste lisant sous la lampe à Stampa III

Alberto Giacometti

La mère de l'artiste lisant sous la lampe à Stampa III, 1963

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 6,700

Tete de B sur socle I

Alberto Giacometti

Tete de B sur socle I, 1947

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 1,900

Esquisse de tete de D sur socle

Alberto Giacometti

Esquisse de tete de D sur socle, 1946-1947

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 1,900

Tete de D de trois-Quarts sur socle I

Alberto Giacometti

Tete de D de trois-Quarts sur socle I, 1947

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 1,300

Tete de B sur socle et deur tetes esquissées

Alberto Giacometti

Tete de B sur socle et deur tetes esquissées, 1946-1947

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 1,300

Autoportrait

Alberto Giacometti

Autoportrait, 1963, 1964

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 12,000

Feu

Niele Toroni

Feu, 1990

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

Currently Not Available

Chaos I

Jean Tinguely

Chaos I, 1973

Limited Edition Print

Etching

Currently Not Available

1, 2, 3

Remy Zaugg

1, 2, 3, 1993

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

Currently Not Available

Roto Zaza No. 1

Jean Tinguely

Roto Zaza No. 1, 1975

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

Currently Not Available

Untitled, Zurich Airport 2000

Peter & David Fischl & Weiss

Untitled, Zurich Airport 2000, 2007

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

Currently Not Available

Random thoughts about life 10

Olaf Breuning

Random thoughts about life 10, 2018

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 500

Environmental art

Environmental art is a collective term that refers to a wide range of artistic practices and works that engage with historical and ecological themes. The term often encompasses ecological concerns, although it is not exclusively defined by them. Environmental art acknowledges and appreciates the early history of the environmental art movement, including works with activist themes and those celebrating the connection between nature and the artist through the use of natural materials.

Artist Proof

An artist proof traditionally refers to a print impression taken during the printing process to evaluate the current state of the artwork as the artist works on the plate. These proofs often show incomplete images and are sometimes called trial impressions or working proofs. However, in modern practice, an artist proof typically refers to an impression of the finished work that is identical to the numbered edition copies but is set aside for the artist's personal use. Artist proofs are usually marked A.P. and may be considered more valuable by collectors due to their limited availability.

Ephemeral Art

Ephemeral art is a type of art that occurs only once and typically lasts for a very short period. It cannot be displayed as a traditional work of art in a gallery or museum. Examples of ephemeral art include performances, happenings, sound sculptures, flyers, and mass-produced items. This art form emphasizes the transient nature of the experience, existing only in the moment and often leaving no lasting physical trace.

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