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Avant-garde

What is avant-garde?

Avant-garde refers to innovative and experimental ideas in the arts that challenge established norms and conventions. Originating from the French term for advance guard, it describes both the movement and the artists who push the boundaries of creativity, often exploring new techniques, forms, and concepts. The avant-garde has been a driving force in various art movements throughout history, such as Dadaism, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism, continually reshaping the landscape of art and culture.
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A

Abramovic, Marina

Andre, Carl

B

Baj, Enrico

Beuys, Joseph

Brossa, Joan

C

Chagall, Marc

E

Ensor, James

G

Gehry, Frank

L

Lucebert,

M

Manzoni, Piero

N

Nieuwenhuys, Constant

Nitsch, Hermann

R

Ray, Man

Riopelle, Jean-Paul

W

Warhol, Andy

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Artworks Related to Avant-garde

Invasion de l'espace

Man Ray

Invasion de l'espace, 1974

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 2,300

Nu au visage double (Nude with a Double Face) (M. 1013)

Marc Chagall

Nu au visage double (Nude with a Double Face) (M. 1013), 1983

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 7,200

David and Bathsheba

Marc Chagall

David and Bathsheba, 1956

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 4,550

Isaiah Divinely Inspired

Marc Chagall

Isaiah Divinely Inspired, 1956

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EUR 4,800

The Prophets

Marc Chagall

The Prophets, 1956

Limited Edition Print

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EUR 4,550

Passage du Jourdain

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Passage du Jourdain, 1956

Limited Edition Print

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Myths: Mammy, II.262

Andy Warhol

Myths: Mammy, II.262, 1981

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Blackglama (Judy Garland)

Andy Warhol

Blackglama (Judy Garland), 1985

Limited Edition Print

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Le Bouquet du Peintre (Mourlot 483)

Marc Chagall

Le Bouquet du Peintre (Mourlot 483), 1967

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 17,500

Masque

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Masque, 1971

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The Artist’s Wife / La femme du peintre

Marc Chagall

The Artist’s Wife / La femme du peintre, 1971

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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The Circus with the Angel / Le cirque à l’ange

Marc Chagall

The Circus with the Angel / Le cirque à l’ange, 1968

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Self Portrait

Marc Chagall

Self Portrait, 1974

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Chloe is Carried Off by the Methymneans

Marc Chagall

Chloe is Carried Off by the Methymneans, 1962

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Les Saltimbanques

Marc Chagall

Les Saltimbanques, 1969

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

GBP 13,000 - 15,000

Île Saint-Louis

Marc Chagall

Île Saint-Louis, 1959

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Pen and ink

Pen and ink

(10 works, 8 for sale)

Pen and ink is a traditional drawing technique that involves using a dip pen with India ink on paper. The fine tip of the dip pen is ideal for creating varied lines and detailed shading. Some artists prefer using a fountain pen with an ink reservoir for greater convenience.

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Patina

Patina

Patina is the distinctive greenish surface that bronze develops over time due to exposure to air and humidity. Artists can also apply chemicals to bronze to artificially create patina. Alternatively, bronze can be polished to reveal its natural rich gold color. Patina is not exclusive to bronze; it can also occur on other metals like copper and even on wood and stone, enhancing the material's character over time.

Image © Majid Gheidarlou / Unsplash
Abstract expressionism

Abstract expressionism

(646 works, 561 for sale)

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.

Artwork by Helen Frankenthaler

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