Figurative art

What is figurative art?

Sometimes known as Figurativism, figurative art refers to sculptures and paintings that are clearly or specifically derived from real objects, making them representational. The term figurative art is often used in contrast to abstract art. However, since the emergence of abstract art, figurative art has come to describe any form of modern art that has strong references to the real world or actual situations.
Coca-Cola girl (cutout)

Alex Katz

Coca-Cola girl (cutout), 2019

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

Currently Not Available

Yellow Flags 3

Alex Katz

Yellow Flags 3, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Archival Print

USD 18,900

Yellow flags 2

Alex Katz

Yellow flags 2, 2018

Limited Edition Print

Archival Print

USD 18,900

Blue Flags

Alex Katz

Blue Flags, 2014

Limited Edition Print

Woodblock printing

USD 18,900

Black Dress 3 (Oona)

Alex Katz

Black Dress 3 (Oona), 2018

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

USD 17,750

Black Dress 2 (Cecily) - cutout

Alex Katz

Black Dress 2 (Cecily) - cutout, 2018

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

USD 17,750

Yellow Flags

Alex Katz

Yellow Flags, 2013

Limited Edition Print

Woodcut

USD 18,000

Red house

Alex Katz

Red house, 2016

Limited Edition Print

Pigment print

USD 18,000

Coca-Cola Girl 11

Alex Katz

Coca-Cola Girl 11, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Woodcut

USD 17,750

Coca-Cola Girl 10

Alex Katz

Coca-Cola Girl 10, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Woodcut

USD 17,750

Diana

Alex Katz

Diana, 2014

Limited Edition Print

Linocut

USD 16,500

December (Ada)

Alex Katz

December (Ada), 2020

Limited Edition Print

Archival Print

USD 15,400

Sarah

Alex Katz

Sarah, 2011

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 14,250

Twilight

Alex Katz

Twilight, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Archival Print

USD 7,200

Sunset 3

Alex Katz

Sunset 3, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Archival Print

Inquire For Price

Sunset 2

Alex Katz

Sunset 2, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Archival Print

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Stone

Stone is a hard, natural material found in the ground and used for various artistic purposes, such as carving statues, creating jewelry, and assembling mosaics. Artists and rock collectors often seek out interesting stones to cut, polish, and incorporate into their artwork.

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.

Political pop

Political Pop was an art movement that emerged in China during the 1980s, blending the Pop Art style of Western countries with the socialist realism of China. This movement arose during a time of rapid social and political change in China, as artists sought to create works that questioned and critiqued these cultural shifts. Political Pop often juxtaposed iconic images from Chinese propaganda with Western consumer culture, highlighting the tensions between tradition and modernization.

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