New British Sculpture

What is new British Sculpture?

New British Sculpture is the name referring to the work produced by a group of sculptors, installation artists, and other creators who exhibited together in London during the 1980s. This group included artists like Richard Deacon, Richard Wentworth, and Tony Cragg. Tim Woods helped define this movement by identifying four major themes: the blending of kitsch and pop culture, the use of UK urban waste in a bricolage style, the assignment of new meanings to everyday objects, and a playful approach using wit and humor.
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Melbourne Statuettes: Cardigan

Julian Opie

Melbourne Statuettes: Cardigan, 2018

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

USD 18,950

Melbourne Statuettes: Backpack

Julian Opie

Melbourne Statuettes: Backpack, 2018

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

USD 15,600

Black Headed Gull (from Small Birds)

Julian Opie

Black Headed Gull (from Small Birds), 2020

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 10,800

Swamp Hen (from Small Birds)

Julian Opie

Swamp Hen (from Small Birds), 2020

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 10,800

Melbourne Statuettes: Telephone

Julian Opie

Melbourne Statuettes: Telephone, 2018

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

USD 18,950

Long Hair: Boston Statuettes

Julian Opie

Long Hair: Boston Statuettes, 2020

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

USD 14,200

Leggings: Boston Statuettes

Julian Opie

Leggings: Boston Statuettes, 2020

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

USD 14,200

Medieval Village 2

Julian Opie

Medieval Village 2, 2019

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 4,400

Medieval Village 1

Julian Opie

Medieval Village 1, 2019

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 4,400

Cargo shorts: Boston Statuette

Julian Opie

Cargo shorts: Boston Statuette, 2020

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

USD 14,400

Blazer: Boston Statuette

Julian Opie

Blazer: Boston Statuette, 2020

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

USD 14,400

Cornish Coast 2: Polridmouth Coast

Julian Opie

Cornish Coast 2: Polridmouth Coast, 2017

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 7,800

Cornish Coast 1: Lantivet Coast

Julian Opie

Cornish Coast 1: Lantivet Coast, 2017

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 7,800

Cornish Coast 2: Lantivet Coast

Julian Opie

Cornish Coast 2: Lantivet Coast, 2017

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 7,800

Magpie

Julian Opie

Magpie, 2020

Sculpture / Object

Acrylic sculpture

Currently Not Available

Street 1

Julian Opie

Street 1, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Relief printing

USD 21,000

13456710
Superflat

Superflat is an art movement founded by Takashi Murakami, heavily influenced by anime and manga. The term Superflat refers to the flattened forms found in Japanese animation, graphic art, fine arts, and pop culture, as well as the perceived superficiality of Japanese culture. Murakami's movement, which he self-proclaimed, is considered postmodern and critiques both the depth and shallowness of contemporary Japanese society. Superflat has been highly influential in bridging the gap between high art and popular culture.

Lithograph

Lithography is a printing method based on the principle that water and oil do not mix. It can be used to print artwork or text onto paper or other suitable materials. Traditionally, an image was drawn with wax, fat, or oil onto a lithographic limestone surface or plate. Today, metal plates and other surfaces are also used in lithographic printing.

Computer printing

Computer printing involves using computer technology to reproduce fine art images as prints. In its basic form, this means creating digital versions of artwork that are printed onto paper. More advanced techniques allow artists to program computers to generate original art, which is then printed using various printing technologies.

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