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.
Balloon Swan (Yellow)

Jeff Koons

Balloon Swan (Yellow), 2017

Sculpture / Object

Porcelain

EUR 14,000

Balloon Dog (Magenta)

Jeff Koons

Balloon Dog (Magenta), 2015

Sculpture / Object

Porcelain

EUR 8,500

Balloon Dog (Orange)

Jeff Koons

Balloon Dog (Orange), 2015

Sculpture / Object

Porcelain

EUR 9,000

Balloon Dog (Yellow)

Jeff Koons

Balloon Dog (Yellow), 2015

Sculpture / Object

Porcelain

EUR 9,000

Balloon Animals, Set II

Jeff Koons

Balloon Animals, Set II, 2019

Sculpture / Object

Porcelain

EUR 38,000

Blue Balloon Dog

Jeff Koons

Blue Balloon Dog, 2002

Sculpture / Object

Porcelain

USD 17,750

Red Balloon Dog

Jeff Koons

Red Balloon Dog, 1995

Sculpture / Object

Porcelain

USD 21,200

Monkey Train (Blue)

Jeff Koons

Monkey Train (Blue), 2007

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

USD 30,000 - 40,000

The Magnets

Jim Dine

The Magnets, 2010

Limited Edition Print

Collage

USD 18,700

Rosy Robe

Jim Dine

Rosy Robe, 1998

Limited Edition Print

Woodcut

USD 20,700

Jam and Jelly

Jim Dine

Jam and Jelly, 2000

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 16,500

Chartres - Second Version

Jim Dine

Chartres - Second Version, 2015

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 20,000 - 30,000

The Red Patch

Jim Dine

The Red Patch, 2005

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 18,900

The Big One

Jim Dine

The Big One, 2011

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 21,000

The Bather

Jim Dine

The Bather, 2005

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 4,300

Dexter's Four Robes

Jim Dine

Dexter's Four Robes, 1992

Limited Edition Print

Woodcut

USD 10,700

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Woodblock printing

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.

Woodcut

Woodcut is a printing technique where an image is carved into the surface of a woodblock using gouges, with the remaining flat surface holding the ink for printing. The areas cut away by the artist do not carry ink, while the uncut areas do, producing the desired print. The carving follows the wood's grain, unlike wood engraving, where the block is cut across the end-grain. Ink is applied to the surface with a roller, ensuring only the flat, uncarved areas receive ink, leaving the recessed, non-printing areas clean.

Behavior Art

A Chinese term that describes performance art. This concept is relatively new and may be challenging to articulate unless people understand the intentions behind it. It is a flexible concept that emphasizes everyday, common, and community-focused elements. The art form is heightened, refined, and reflective of how people behave, move, and live.

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