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.
Over The River Project V Under

Javacheff Christo

Over The River Project V Under, 1992

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

USD 1,450

Over The River Project V

Javacheff Christo

Over The River Project V, 1992

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

USD 1,400

Over The River Project IV

Javacheff Christo

Over The River Project IV, 1993

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

USD 1,400

Over The River Project III

Javacheff Christo

Over The River Project III, 1993

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

USD 1,400

Lonely Explore

Sandro Chia

Lonely Explore, 1991

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 1,900

Miroir de la Tauromachie

Francis Bacon

Miroir de la Tauromachie, 1990

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Wrapped Trees Portfolio

Javacheff Christo

Wrapped Trees Portfolio, 1997-1998

Limited Edition Print

Photograph

EUR 15,500

Orange Hoop

Helen Frankenthaler

Orange Hoop, 1965

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Currently Not Available

Blue Nude

Georg Jiri Dokoupil

Blue Nude, 1998

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Currently Not Available

512 Hours (2014)

Marina Abramovic

512 Hours (2014), 2021

Photography

C-Print

EUR 2,400

Triptych

Francis Bacon

Triptych, 1974-1977

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

Currently Not Available

Sense títol I

Jordi Alcaraz

Sense títol I, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

Currently Not Available

Le tramway

Paul Delvaux

Le tramway, 1971

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 2,600

Parets

Helen Frankenthaler

Parets, 1987

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 11,900

Untitled (Gesture #6)

Robert Motherwell

Untitled (Gesture #6), 1976

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 11,900

Untitled (Black Strokes)

Paul Jenkins

Untitled (Black Strokes), 1971

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,580

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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.

Site Specific Art

Site-Specific Art is a form of artwork created to exist in a particular location, with the artist considering the site as an integral part of the creative process. Robert Irwin was a key figure in promoting this art form in California. Site-Specific Art emerged as a reaction against modernist objects, which were often portable, commodified, and confined to museum spaces. In contrast, Site-Specific Art is inherently tied to its location, challenging the traditional notions of art as a transportable and marketable commodity.

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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