Appropriation

What is appropriation?

Appropriation in art involves using pre-existing images or objects with little or no modification. This technique has played a significant role across various art forms, including visual arts, music, performance, and literature. In visual arts, appropriation refers to the practice of adopting, sampling, recycling, or borrowing elements—or even entire forms—of existing visual culture, integrating them into new works to create meaning or critique.
Paper Kite Butterfly on Oleander

Damien Hirst

Paper Kite Butterfly on Oleander, 2011

Limited Edition Print

Inkjet print

EUR 12,000

Balloon Dog (Blue)

Jeff Koons

Balloon Dog (Blue), 2021

Sculpture / Object

Porcelain

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Diamond (Red)

Jeff Koons

Diamond (Red), 2020

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 10,200

Balloon Animals, Set I

Jeff Koons

Balloon Animals, Set I, 2017

Sculpture / Object

Porcelain

EUR 45,000

Balloon Animals (Collector´s Set)

Jeff Koons

Balloon Animals (Collector´s Set), 2017-2019

Sculpture / Object

Porcelain

EUR 95,000

Balloon Monkey (Orange)

Jeff Koons

Balloon Monkey (Orange), 2019

Sculpture / Object

Porcelain

USD 12,000

Balloon Monkey (Blue)

Jeff Koons

Balloon Monkey (Blue), 2017

Sculpture / Object

Porcelain

USD 12,000

Balloon Swan (Yellow)

Jeff Koons

Balloon Swan (Yellow), 2017

Sculpture / Object

Porcelain

EUR 14,000

Balloon Dog (Magenta)

Jeff Koons

Balloon Dog (Magenta), 2015

Sculpture / Object

Porcelain

EUR 8,500

Balloon Dog (Orange)

Jeff Koons

Balloon Dog (Orange), 2015

Sculpture / Object

Porcelain

EUR 9,000

Balloon Dog (Yellow)

Jeff Koons

Balloon Dog (Yellow), 2015

Sculpture / Object

Porcelain

EUR 9,000

Mao (Unique)

Andy Warhol

Mao (Unique), 1973

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

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Mammy (drawing)

Andy Warhol

Mammy (drawing), 1981

Drawing / Watercolor

Graphite

USD 37,800

Moon box

James Rosenquist

Moon box, 1971

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 3,125

Obey

Shepard Fairey

Obey, 1970

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

EUR 1,000

Balloon Animals, Set II

Jeff Koons

Balloon Animals, Set II, 2019

Sculpture / Object

Porcelain

EUR 38,000

Hyper modernism

Hypermodernism is a cultural and artistic movement that emerged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, characterized by an intense embrace of technology and a focus on speed, complexity, and the future. This movement often challenges traditional modernist values by emphasizing hyper-reality, where the boundaries between reality and virtuality blur. Hypermodernism is evident in architecture, design, and visual arts, where artists and creators use advanced digital tools and futuristic aesthetics to explore themes of globalization, identity, and the impact of technology on society.

Postmodernism

Postmodernism is an art movement that emerged as a reaction against authority and traditional boundaries, seeking to blur the lines between art and everyday life. It aimed to bridge the gap between the cultural elite and the general public by embracing eclectic mixtures of earlier conventions and styles. Postmodernist art often challenges established norms and celebrates diversity, irony, and pastiche, making it a movement that reflects the complexities of contemporary culture.

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.

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