Abstract expressionism

What is abstract expressionism?

Abstract Expressionism is an art movement that emerged in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s. Characterized by large, abstract canvases, the movement emphasized spontaneous, expressive brushwork and the use of color and form to convey emotion rather than represent reality. Artists like Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Willem de Kooning are key figures in this movement. Abstract Expressionism marked a shift in the art world, making New York City a center of the international art scene.
Lanzarote 61

Miquel Barceló

Lanzarote 61, 2002

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

EUR 8,950

La chaussure

Miquel Barceló

La chaussure, 1984

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 4,300

Nature morte

Miquel Barceló

Nature morte, 1984

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 4,300

La barque

Miquel Barceló

La barque, 1984

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 4,300

La bibliothèque

Miquel Barceló

La bibliothèque, 1984

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 4,300

Demoiselles

Roberto Matta

Demoiselles

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

EUR 850

Profile de Jeune Homme

Fernando Botero

Profile de Jeune Homme, 1992

Drawing / Watercolor

Pen and ink

USD 17,900

Landmark

Robert Rauschenberg

Landmark, 1968

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 10,800

Robert Rauschenberg

Private Listing

Limited Edition Print

Local Color (Scenario Series)

Robert Rauschenberg

Local Color (Scenario Series), 2006

Limited Edition Print

Monotype

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Brake (Stoned Moon Series)

Robert Rauschenberg

Brake (Stoned Moon Series), 1969

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Bait (Stoned Moon Series)

Robert Rauschenberg

Bait (Stoned Moon Series), 1970

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Touched Red

Richard Diebenkorn

Touched Red, 1991

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

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Valentine for Mr. Wonderful (book)

Helen Frankenthaler

Valentine for Mr. Wonderful (book), 1995

Limited Edition Print

Intaglio

USD 15,700

Senza titolo

Louise Nevelson

Senza titolo, 1975

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

EUR 3,700

Lovely Nude

Walasse Ting

Lovely Nude, 1984

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 1,100

Automatism

Automatism refers to a technique in the creative process that accesses material from the unconscious or subconscious mind. It is based on Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytic method of free association. Artists value this process for its ability to inspire creative thought and spontaneous creation.

Anti-art

Anti-Art refers to artwork that challenges traditional definitions of art. The term is often attributed to artist Marcel Duchamp, who pioneered the use of readymades—everyday objects presented as art. These works defied conventional expectations that art should adhere to traditional or high art standards.

Woodblock printing

Woodblock printing is a technique that uses a carved wooden surface to create an image on materials such as paper or cloth. Ink or paint is applied thinly to the carved surface, which is then pressed against the material to transfer the image. This method has been historically significant in various cultures for producing prints and textiles.

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