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Found Object

What is Found Object?

A found object is a term used to describe a man-made or natural object, or a fragment of one, that an artist discovers or purchases and keeps for inspiration or as a work of art. The artist may also modify the object or incorporate it into a collage or assemblage, transforming it into a new piece of art.
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A

Anatsui, El

Ancart, Harold

Andre, Carl

Arman, Fernandez

Armleder, John

Aubertin, Bernard

B

Balkenhol, Stephan

Barry, Robert

Batchelor, David

Beuys, Joseph

Blake, Peter

Boetti, Alighiero

Boltanski, Christian

Bradford, Mark

Brossa, Joan

Burden, Chris

C

Cabrita Reis, Pedro

Caldas, Waltercio

Camnitzer, Luis

Carter, Nathan

Celmins, Vija

Chamberlain, John

Collier, Anne

Cornell, Joseph

Cragg, Tony

Craig-Martin, Michael

D

De Cock, Jan

De Saint Phalle, Niki

Dine, Jim

Dion, Mark

Donovan, Tara

Dr Lakra,

Duchamp, Marcel

de Bruyckere, Berlinde

E

Emin, Tracey

F

Faldbakken, Matias

Ferrari, León

Fischl & Weiss, Peter & David

Fleury, Sylvie

Fontaine, Claire

G

Gates, Theaster

Gehry, Frank

Giuseppe, Penone

Goldsworthy, Andy

Gupta, Subodh

H

Hanson, Duane

Harrison, Rachel

Hatoum, Mona

Hirst, Damien

Holler, Carsten

J

Johns, Jasper

Johnson, Rashid

K

Kabakov, Ilja

Kelley, Mike

Koons, Jeff

Kosuth, Joseph

Kounellis, Jannis

L

Lavier, Bertrand

Leirner, Nelson

López, Mateo

M

Mack, Heinz

Manders, Mark

Manzoni, Piero

Mccarthy, Paul

Merz, Mario

Merz, Marisa

Mr. Brainwash,

N

Nevelson, Louise

O

Oldenburg, Claes

Ono, Yoko

Opie, Julian

Oppenheim, Dennis

Orlinski, Richard

P

Paik, Nam June

Panamarenko,

Paolini, Giulio

Paolozzi, Eduardo

Pape, Lygia

Parker, Cornelia

Pierson, Jack

Porter, Liliana

Prince, Richard

Prouvost, Laure

Q

Quinze, Arne

R

Rauschenberg, Robert

Ray, Man

Reyle, Anselm

Roth, Dieter

S

Sachs, Tom

Schnabel, Julian

Shrigley, David

Smith, Lucien

Spoerri, Daniel

Stockholder, Jessica

T

Tapies, Antoni

Therrien, Robert

Tinguely, Jean

Tuymans, Luc

U

Uecker, Gunther

V

Van Hoeydonck, Paul

Vanmechelen, Koen

Vasconcelos, Joana

Vautier, Ben

Vhils,

W

West, Franz

Willaert, Joseph

Wood, Jonas

Z

Zangs, Herbert

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Jonas Wood

Untitled (8) from 8 Pots, 2017

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Blue Balloon Dog

Jeff Koons

Blue Balloon Dog, 2002

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Red Balloon Dog

Jeff Koons

Red Balloon Dog, 1995

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Monkey Train (Blue)

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Monkey Train (Blue), 2007

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Tribute 21: Art

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Tribute 21: Art, 1994

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Tibetan Keys (Rectangle)

Robert Rauschenberg

Tibetan Keys (Rectangle), 1987

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Tibetan Keys (Double Bevel)

Robert Rauschenberg

Tibetan Keys (Double Bevel), 1987

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Tribute 21: Labor

Robert Rauschenberg

Tribute 21: Labor, 1994

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Tribute 21: Cinema

Robert Rauschenberg

Tribute 21: Cinema, 1994

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Relic (Speculations)

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Relic (Speculations), 1997

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Site

Robert Rauschenberg

Site, 2000

Limited Edition Print

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USD 6,750

Tibetan Keys (Bevel)

Robert Rauschenberg

Tibetan Keys (Bevel), 1987

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

USD 14,250

Daydream (Speculations)

Robert Rauschenberg

Daydream (Speculations), 1997

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 12,950

Tribute 21: Education

Robert Rauschenberg

Tribute 21: Education, 1994

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 4,950

Dusk in August from Portfolio 9

Louise Nevelson

Dusk in August from Portfolio 9, 1967

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,950

Untitled (Doctor's of the world)

Robert Rauschenberg

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Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Readymade

Readymade

(107 works, 101 for sale)

Readymade is the term coined by French artist Marcel Duchamp to describe artworks created from manufactured objects. Duchamp selected ordinary, functional items that he felt had visual indifference, turning them into art simply by choosing and presenting them in a new context. This concept challenged traditional notions of art and continues to influence artists who adopt similar approaches today.

Artwork by Man Ray
Woodblock printing

Woodblock printing

(2 works for sale)

Woodblock printing is a technique that uses a carved wooden surface to create an image on materials such as paper or cloth. Ink or paint is applied thinly to the carved surface, which is then pressed against the material to transfer the image. This method has been historically significant in various cultures for producing prints and textiles.

Image © Anna Kepa/Shutterstock
Matter painting

Matter painting

(124 works, 121 for sale)

Matter painting is a technique that involves blending thick impasto paints with materials like cement, mud, sand, or shells. The term first emerged in the 1950s to describe the works of Belgian and Dutch painters who explored the physical properties of painting materials and the different ways paint could be manipulated. This approach emphasizes texture and the tactile qualities of the surface, creating a sculptural effect on the canvas.

Artwork by Bram Bogart

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