United States

United States

The contemporary art scene in the United States is a dynamic fusion of diverse traditions and avant-garde explorations, resonating across the global art spectrum. Institutions like the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art are central to this discourse, spotlighting artists from different backgrounds and mediums. Notable figures such as Jeff Koons, known for his monumental public sculptures, and Kara Walker, recognized for her poignant silhouettes and murals, contribute to the vibrant US artistic landscape. Major events like Art Basel Miami further underline the country's role as a nexus of contemporary art. Dive into the robust and compelling art scene of the United States on Composition Gallery's website.

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Lost and Found - Good News, Art Edition: Arch Angel Uriel

David LaChapelle

Lost and Found - Good News, Art Edition: Arch Angel Uriel, 2019

Limited Edition Print

Archival Print

USD 2,950

Cinderella Sleeping

William Wegman

Cinderella Sleeping, 1994

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

USD 3,120

Jade Pea God

Kenny Scharf

Jade Pea God, 1989

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 3,750

Untitled #4 Wave

Robert Longo

Untitled #4 Wave, 2000

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 3,700

Ex Libris

Ed Ruscha

Ex Libris, 2018

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 6,100

Earth Slice

Helen Frankenthaler

Earth Slice, 1978

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

USD 11,500

Open Book With Worm Holes

Ed Ruscha

Open Book With Worm Holes, 2012

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 12,000

Crown Tart

Thiebaud Wayne

Crown Tart, 2015

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 11,900

Ventriloquist

Jasper Johns

Ventriloquist, 1985

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 13,000

Our Unfinished Revolution: Octopus/Squid

Alexander Calder

Our Unfinished Revolution: Octopus/Squid, 1975-1976

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 9,600

Untitled (SF-356)

Sam Francis

Untitled (SF-356), 1992

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 14,400

Monica Nude with Purple Robe

Tom Wesselmann

Monica Nude with Purple Robe, 1990

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 18,000

Books

Ed Ruscha

Books, 2001

Limited Edition Print

Photograph

USD 18,000

Beautiful Bedroom Kate

Tom Wesselmann

Beautiful Bedroom Kate, 1998

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 18,000

Claire Sitting with Robe Half Off (Vivienne)

Tom Wesselmann

Claire Sitting with Robe Half Off (Vivienne), 1993

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 12,500

Periscope

Jasper Johns

Periscope, 1981

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

USD 25,000 - 30,000

Situationism

Situationism is a psychological theory that gained prominence in 1968, following the publication of a monograph by Walter Mischel that sparked the Person-situation debate. This theory argues that behavior is primarily influenced by external situational factors rather than internal traits or motivations, challenging the ideas of trait theorists like Raymond B. Cattell and Hans Eysenck, who emphasized stable personality traits. It is important not to confuse this with the Situationist International movement, an artistic and political movement founded by Asger Jorn, which focused on the critique of modern consumer society and the influence of environments on human behavior.

Lambda print

A Lambda print is produced using a Lambda laser printer, a technology developed by the Durst company. The Durst Lambda was one of the first printers to use digital laser technology to create archival-quality prints. This process, also known as a Lambda c-type print, involves exposing photographic paper to laser light, resulting in high-quality, long-lasting images.

Monotype

Monotype is a printmaking technique where an image is painted or drawn on a nonabsorbent, smooth surface, traditionally an etching plate of copper, but now also acrylic, zinc, or glass. The image is then transferred to paper using a printing press, creating a unique print. The first pressing removes most of the ink, making it difficult to produce additional prints with the same richness, resulting in a one-of-a-kind artwork.

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