Kitsch

What is Kitsch?

Kitsch is a term used to describe cheap, commercial, sentimental, or vulgar art and objects commonly associated with popular culture. The word is borrowed from German, where it originally means trash. Since the 1920s, kitsch has been used to denote the opposite of high art, often implying that the work lacks sophistication or artistic merit.
12' Saddle Bench for Basil's Studio

Jim Dine

12' Saddle Bench for Basil's Studio, 1968

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Dorian Gray in Multi-Colored Vinyl Stripe Cape

Jim Dine

Dorian Gray in Multi-Colored Vinyl Stripe Cape, 1968

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,430

Tree Lamp

Jim Dine

Tree Lamp, 1968

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Study for the Rings on Dorian Gray's Hand

Jim Dine

Study for the Rings on Dorian Gray's Hand, 1968

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,990

Adjustable Wrench

Jim Dine

Adjustable Wrench, 1973

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,990

Spoon

Jim Dine

Spoon, 1973

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,990

Awl

Jim Dine

Awl, 1973

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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C-Clamp

Jim Dine

C-Clamp, 1973

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Pliers and Adjustable Wrench

Jim Dine

Pliers and Adjustable Wrench, 1973

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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The Robe goes to Town

Jim Dine

The Robe goes to Town, 1983

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 4,850

Brush Drawn on Stones #5

Jim Dine

Brush Drawn on Stones #5, 2010

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 4,000

L.O.V.E. (1:28) (White)

Maurizio Cattelan

L.O.V.E. (1:28) (White), 2010

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

Currently Not Available

House of Love Shrine

Grayson Perry

House of Love Shrine, 2017

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

Currently Not Available

Untitled (Pink Grid and Droplets)

Laura Owens

Untitled (Pink Grid and Droplets), 2018

Limited Edition Print

Monoprint

USD 17,750

Aus

Jim Dine

Aus, 1973

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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American Hero (Ali)

Mr. Brainwash

American Hero (Ali), 2019

Limited Edition Print

Serigraph

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Multimedia

Multimedia refers to an art technique that combines multiple forms of media, such as visual, audio, and digital elements, into a single composition. This is different from mixed media, which involves combining various traditional art materials within one artwork. Multimedia art often integrates technology, like video, sound, or interactive components, allowing artists to create dynamic and immersive experiences. Artists may develop new personal techniques by blending these diverse media, contributing to their unique artistic style.

Automatism

Automatism refers to a technique in the creative process that accesses material from the unconscious or subconscious mind. It is based on Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytic method of free association. Artists value this process for its ability to inspire creative thought and spontaneous creation.

Orphism

Orphism is an abstract style of painting influenced by Cubism, developed by Sonia and Robert Delaunay. The term was coined around 1912 by French poet Guillaume Apollinaire to differentiate the Delaunays' work from Cubism, emphasizing their focus on vibrant color and light. The name Orphism is inspired by the Greek musician Orpheus, symbolizing the movement's lyrical and harmonious qualities.

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