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.
Teppich I

Gunther Forg

Teppich I, 2006

Tapestry

Tapestry

EUR 7,500

Köpfe (B-large)

Stephan Balkenhol

Köpfe (B-large), 2006

Tapestry

Tapestry

EUR 12,000

Köpfe (W-large)

Stephan Balkenhol

Köpfe (W-large), 2006

Tapestry

Tapestry

EUR 12,000

Köpfe (B)

Stephan Balkenhol

Köpfe (B), 2006

Tapestry

Tapestry

EUR 6,500

Köpfe (G)

Stephan Balkenhol

Köpfe (G), 2006

Tapestry

Tapestry

EUR 6,500

Köpfe (W)

Stephan Balkenhol

Köpfe (W), 2006

Tapestry

Tapestry

EUR 6,500

Stardust memories

Burton Morris

Stardust memories, 1998

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

Currently Not Available

Dubonnet

Burton Morris

Dubonnet, 1998

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

EUR 500

Wool Blanket

Berlinde de Bruyckere

Wool Blanket, 2015

Sculpture / Object

Object

Currently Not Available

Kuss

Stephan Balkenhol

Kuss , 2000

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

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Figura

Sandro Chia

Figura, 1974

Painting

Oil on canvas

EUR 9,500

Disegno di Donna

Sandro Chia

Disegno di Donna, 1974

Painting

Oil on canvas

EUR 9,500

Lost Classics

Gary Simmons

Lost Classics, 2012

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 15,000

Ohne Titel (red squares)

Gunther Forg

Ohne Titel (red squares), 2004

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 1,600

Fenetre

Luc Tuymans

Fenetre, 2012

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 2,200

Fenêtres

Luc Tuymans

Fenêtres, 2012

Limited Edition Print

Digital Print on paper

EUR 6,000

Uncanny

The Uncanny is a concept described by psychologist Sigmund Freud as the eerie or unsettling feeling that arises when something familiar is presented in a strange or unfamiliar way. Surrealist artists, who aimed to reveal the subconscious and merge it with reality, often utilized this concept by combining familiar objects in unexpected and bizarre ways. This approach created a sense of discomfort or unease, challenging the viewer's perception of reality.

Artist Proof

An artist proof traditionally refers to a print impression taken during the printing process to evaluate the current state of the artwork as the artist works on the plate. These proofs often show incomplete images and are sometimes called trial impressions or working proofs. However, in modern practice, an artist proof typically refers to an impression of the finished work that is identical to the numbered edition copies but is set aside for the artist's personal use. Artist proofs are usually marked A.P. and may be considered more valuable by collectors due to their limited availability.

Land Art

Also referred to as Earth Art, Earthworks, or Environmental Art, Land Art is a sculptural movement that involves creating artworks that integrate conceptual or physical elements of the earth or landscape into the finished piece. These works often interact directly with the environment, using natural materials and settings to explore themes related to nature, place, and time

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