Conceptual art

What is conceptual art?

Sometimes referred to as Conceptualism, this is an art form where the idea(s) or concept(s) behind the work take precedence over material concerns and traditional aesthetics. Many conceptual artworks can be created by anyone simply by following written instructions. The concept or idea is the most essential aspect of the artwork.
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Kara

Chuck Close

Kara, 2012

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

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Unique Ceramic Thing

Grayson Perry

Unique Ceramic Thing, 2025

Sculpture / Object

Ceramic

GBP 9,000

Summer (Blue)

Jasper Johns

Summer (Blue), 1985-91

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 4,690

Dibujos III

Liliana Porter

Dibujos III, 2025

Limited Edition Print

Collage

EUR 3,000

Dibujos II

Liliana Porter

Dibujos II, 2025

Limited Edition Print

Collage

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Dibujos I

Liliana Porter

Dibujos I, 2025

Limited Edition Print

Collage

EUR 3,000

Sponsored By You (Small)

Grayson Perry

Sponsored By You (Small), 2019

Limited Edition Print

Etching

GBP 10,000 - 13,000

D1-4 Road to Zermatt (from Zermatt)

Peter Doig

D1-4 Road to Zermatt (from Zermatt), 2022

Limited Edition Print

Giclée printing

GBP 8,400

H4-6 Kew

Damien Hirst

H4-6 Kew, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Giclée printing

GBP 10,000 - 15,000

Amulet in Crowd

Julie Mehretu

Amulet in Crowd, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Drypoint

GBP 7,140

Vase (2) (Kusama 167)

Yayoi Kusama

Vase (2) (Kusama 167), 1992

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

GBP 17,000 - 21,000

Little Owl (Self Portrait)

Tracey Emin

Little Owl (Self Portrait), 2005

Limited Edition Print

Etching

GBP 7,800

Me Me

Tracey Emin

Me Me, 2014

Sculpture / Object

Plaster

GBP 4,200

Bather for Secession

Peter Doig

Bather for Secession, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Digital Print on paper

GBP 3,540

Shoes (Kusama 30)

Yayoi Kusama

Shoes (Kusama 30), 1984

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 28,000 - 35,000

Untitled

Rudolf Stingel

Untitled, 2023

Limited Edition Print

Digital print on canvas

USD 5,000 - 6,000

Happening

A Happening is a term used to describe artistic and theatrical events held by artists in the 1950s and 60s. These events were typically staged in gallery installations or planned environments and often involved audience participation, along with elements like lighting, sounds, and slide projections. Happenings were a precursor to performance art, which later included the active participation of the artists themselves.

Composition

Composition refers to the arrangement of elements within an artwork. The artist carefully organizes these elements to create a harmonious or intentionally dynamic relationship. Traditional approaches to composition often follow classical, geometric principles, while contemporary movements may experiment with new arrangements and adjustments, breaking away from conventional rules to achieve different visual effects.

Conté

Conté is a vivid, waxy crayon invented by Nicolas-Jacques Conté in 1795. Artists use Conté crayons for detailed drawing, shading large areas, and blending colors. The tips can be sharpened with sanding pads for precision, or the sides can be dragged flat for broad shading.

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