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Minimalism

What is minimalism?

Minimalism is a style in music and visual arts characterized by pared-down designs and simplicity. It began in Western art after World War II, gaining prominence particularly in American visual arts. Minimalism draws heavily on aspects of modernism and is often viewed as a reaction against Abstract Expressionism, as well as a precursor to post-minimal art practices. Prominent minimalist artists include Agnes Martin, Donald Judd, Robert Morris, Frank Stella, and Dan Flavin.
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Abts, Tomma

Ai, Weiwei

Albers, Josef

Alys, Francis

Anastasi, William

Ancart, Harold

Andre, Carl

Anuszkiewicz, Richard

Arad, Ron

Armleder, John

Artschwager, Richard

Asawa, Ruth

B

Baldessari, John

Barry, Robert

Batchelor, David

Becher, Bernd & Hilla

Bell, Larry

Benglis, Lynda

Bradley, Joe

C

Caldas, Waltercio

Caro, Anthony

Castellani, Enrico

Celmins, Vija

Charlton, Alan

Clave, Antoni

D

D'Arcangelo, Allan

Dias, Antonio

Donovan, Tara

E

Eliasson, Olafur

F

Faldbakken, Matias

Ferrari, León

Flavin, Dan

Forg, Gunther

Frize, Bernard

G

Gallagher, Ellen

Gharem, Abdulnasser

Graham, Dan

H

Halley, Peter

Hashmi, Zarina

Hatoum, Mona

Held, Al

Herrera, Carmen

Hiller, Susan

Hinman, Charles

Holzer, Jenny

Horn, Roni

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Iglesias, Cristina

Innes, Callum

Irazu, Pello

J

Janssens, Ann Veronica

Johns, Jasper

Judd, Donald

K

Kapoor, Anish

Kassay, Jacob

Kauffman, Craig

Kelly, Ellsworth

Khan, Idris

Klauke, Jurgen

Klein, Yves

Knoebel, Imi

Kusama, Yayoi

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LeWitt, Sol

Ligon, Glenn

M

Mangold, Robert

Marden, Brice

Martin, Agnes

Morellet, Francois

Morinaga, Jun

Morris, Sarah

Mosset, Olivier

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Nauman, Bruce

Navarro, Ivan

Noland, Kenneth

P

Parker, Cornelia

R

Rothschild, Eva

S

Sandback, Fred

Sander, Karin

Schoonhoven, Jan

Schumann, Regine

Serra, Richard

Shapiro, Joel

Sonnier, Keith

Stella, Frank

T

Turrell, James

Twombly, Cy

U

Ufan, Lee

V

Venet, Bernar

W

Whiteread, Rachel

Wilding, Alison

Winters, Terry

Y

Youngerman, Jack

Z

Zangs, Herbert

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Artworks Related to Minimalism

Double grey scramble (AXSOM 93)

Frank Stella

Double grey scramble (AXSOM 93), 1973

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

Currently Not Available

Olympian Sign

Jenny Holzer

Olympian Sign, 1986

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

Currently Not Available

Studioblick

Olafur Eliasson

Studioblick, 2013

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

Currently Not Available

Untitled 2 ( from A Book of Silk Screen Prints)

Robert Mangold

Untitled 2 ( from A Book of Silk Screen Prints), 1992

Limited Edition Print

Serigraph

USD 1,100

Untitled 1980-1982 II

Joel Shapiro

Untitled 1980-1982 II, 1982

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

USD 1,650

Untitled (Double Green)

Joel Shapiro

Untitled (Double Green), 1980

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,990

Untitled (Blue/Black)

Joel Shapiro

Untitled (Blue/Black), 1980

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,990

Untitled (Black)

Joel Shapiro

Untitled (Black), 1980

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,990

Untitled (5)

Joel Shapiro

Untitled (5), 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,990

Untitled (4)

Joel Shapiro

Untitled (4), 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,990

Untitled (3)

Joel Shapiro

Untitled (3), 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,990

Untitled (2)

Joel Shapiro

Untitled (2), 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Currently Not Available

Wall (AXSOM 177)

Ellsworth Kelly

Wall (AXSOM 177), 1976-1979

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

USD 9,100

Untitled (1)

Joel Shapiro

Untitled (1), 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,990

Untitled (Double Red)

Joel Shapiro

Untitled (Double Red), 1980

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,990

The Thames

Ellsworth Kelly

The Thames, 2005

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 11,700

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Tempera

Tempera

Tempera is a paint traditionally made by mixing colored pigments with egg yolk. It dries quickly and is highly durable, with some examples dating back to 100 AD still in existence. Modern tempera paint often uses glue size as a binder instead of egg yolk. Tempera is known for its bright colors and fine, detailed application, making it popular for panel paintings and icons.

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Op Art

Op Art

(504 works, 468 for sale)

Op Art is a visual art style that uses optical illusions to create the impression of movement, vibrating patterns, flashing, or hidden images. The works are typically abstract, with many well-known pieces in black and white. The roots of Op Art can be traced back to earlier movements like Futurism, Constructivism, Dada, and Neo-Impressionism, particularly in their use of color effects and graphic design.

Artwork by Victor Vasarely
Edition

Edition

In art, an edition refers to the total number of identical or closely similar items produced as a set. This often applies to prints, such as lithographs, where multiple copies are made from a single original. An edition can also refer to works that are closely related to the original version of an artwork, such as variations or replicas.

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