Postmodernism

What is Postmodernism?

Postmodernism is an art movement that emerged as a reaction against authority and traditional boundaries, seeking to blur the lines between art and everyday life. It aimed to bridge the gap between the cultural elite and the general public by embracing eclectic mixtures of earlier conventions and styles. Postmodernist art often challenges established norms and celebrates diversity, irony, and pastiche, making it a movement that reflects the complexities of contemporary culture.
Schweiz Verpackte Venus-Villa Borghese

Javacheff Christo

Schweiz Verpackte Venus-Villa Borghese, 1974

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 3,800

Over The Arkansas River, Project U

Javacheff Christo

Over The Arkansas River, Project U, 1992/2017

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 1,700

Wrapped fountain Spoleto

Javacheff Christo

Wrapped fountain Spoleto, 1968-2002

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

EUR 2,500

Eierman

Martin Kippenberger

Eierman, 1996

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

Currently Not Available

Goldblau

Georg Jiri Dokoupil

Goldblau, 2018

Limited Edition Print

Carborundum

Currently Not Available

Table d’Or

Yves Klein

Table d’Or, 1961/1963

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 24,800

Table Rose

Yves Klein

Table Rose, 1961/1963

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 22,500

Hingham

John Chamberlain

Hingham, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 5,500

The Dancers

Fernando Botero

The Dancers, 1983

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Currently Not Available

Harvest with two white stripes

Robert Motherwell

Harvest with two white stripes, 1973

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Inquire For Price

Paris Review

Willem de Kooning

Paris Review, 1979

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Currently Not Available

Monuments, 7

Javacheff Christo

Monuments, 7, 1968

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Aerie

Helen Frankenthaler

Aerie, 2009

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

USD 25,900

Phenomena - Katherine Wheel

Paul Jenkins

Phenomena - Katherine Wheel, 1969

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,450

Phenomena Wing Cut

Paul Jenkins

Phenomena Wing Cut, 1979

Painting

Oil on canvas

USD 11,900

Phenomeana parcinal imperative

Paul Jenkins

Phenomeana parcinal imperative, 1982

Drawing / Watercolor

Watercolor

USD 11,900

Marouflage on canvas

Marouflage on canvas is a technique where a paper artwork is affixed to a canvas using a transparent adhesive. This method is often used to avoid the need for framing behind glass and is usually reversible. Marouflage helps to preserve the artwork while allowing it to be displayed like a traditional painting.

Composition

Composition refers to the arrangement of elements within an artwork. The artist carefully organizes these elements to create a harmonious or intentionally dynamic relationship. Traditional approaches to composition often follow classical, geometric principles, while contemporary movements may experiment with new arrangements and adjustments, breaking away from conventional rules to achieve different visual effects.

Abstract expressionism

Abstract Expressionism is an art movement that emerged in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s. Characterized by large, abstract canvases, the movement emphasized spontaneous, expressive brushwork and the use of color and form to convey emotion rather than represent reality. Artists like Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Willem de Kooning are key figures in this movement. Abstract Expressionism marked a shift in the art world, making New York City a center of the international art scene.

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