Automatism

What is 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.
Cruz Vermella

Antoni Tapies

Cruz Vermella, 1960s

Painting

Oil on canvas

USD 165,000 - 190,000

Le Cirque

Roberto Matta

Le Cirque, 1969

Drawing / Watercolor

Crayon

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Covent Garden

Roberto Matta

Covent Garden, 1977

Drawing / Watercolor

Crayon

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Hieroglyphe De La Pen See

Roberto Matta

Hieroglyphe De La Pen See, 1975

Drawing / Watercolor

Crayon

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Figure 7, Black Numerals Series

Jasper Johns

Figure 7, Black Numerals Series, 1968

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Les Oiseleurs I

Joan Miró

Les Oiseleurs I, 1951

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 18,500

La Conversation

Joan Miró

La Conversation, 1969

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 25,000

Arlequin Circonscrit

Joan Miró

Arlequin Circonscrit, 1973

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 15,000

Redness of Red

Robert Motherwell

Redness of Red, 1985

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

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Red Sea I

Robert Motherwell

Red Sea I, 1976

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 20,000 - 22,000

Barcelona II

Joan Miró

Barcelona II, 1975

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 5,400

Barcelona III

Joan Miró

Barcelona III, 1975

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 5,400

Mandarin of the North

Joan Miró

Mandarin of the North, 1976

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 13,200

42, Rue Blomet

Joan Miró

42, Rue Blomet, 1977

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 13,100

Untitled from Joan Miró

Joan Miró

Untitled from Joan Miró, 1974

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 15,100

Untitled (drawing)

Joan Miró

Untitled (drawing), 1978

Drawing / Watercolor

Crayon

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Silkscreen

Silkscreen is a printmaking method that uses a screen made of silk or other mesh fabric. The screen is treated with a substance that blocks ink in certain areas, allowing ink to pass through only in the desired sections. Each color in the print requires a separate screen.

Late modernism

Late Modernism refers to the continuation and evolution of Modernist principles in art, architecture, and literature from the mid-20th century into the late 20th century. This movement maintains a focus on form, abstraction, and the rejection of traditional styles, but it often incorporates more complexity and ambiguity compared to early Modernism. Late Modernism explores themes such as alienation, identity, and the fragmentation of reality, reflecting the social and cultural shifts of the post-war period. It is seen in the works of architects like Louis Kahn and artists like Francis Bacon, who pushed the boundaries of Modernism while responding to the changing world around them.

Op Art

Op Art is a visual art style that uses optical illusions to create the impression of movement, vibrating patterns, flashing, or hidden images. The works are typically abstract, with many well-known pieces in black and white. The roots of Op Art can be traced back to earlier movements like Futurism, Constructivism, Dada, and Neo-Impressionism, particularly in their use of color effects and graphic design.

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