
What is Shock Art?
Shock Art is an art movement that uses disturbing images, scents, or sounds to provoke a strong, often shocked, reaction from viewers. It is often regarded as a form of social commentary, with critics and supporters debating whether its impact is positive or negative. Shock Art frequently employs taboo, obscene, or outrageous elements to challenge societal norms and provoke critical thought.
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ARTWORKS RELATED TO SHOCK ART
Damien Hirst
Till Death Do Us Part - Heavenly Peppermint Green Silver Gloss Racing Green, 2012
Limited Edition Print
Screen-print
USD 14,700
Damien Hirst
Beautiful, Carefully Acquired, Richly Deserved Vapor Painting, 2023
Painting
Mixed Media
USD 6,150
Damien Hirst
H15-1: Raphael (from the Archangels), 2021
Limited Edition Print
Giclée printing
GBP 16,000 - 20,000
Damien Hirst
Beautiful, Strongest Possible, Yet Unknown Bursting River Painting, 2023
Painting
Mixed Media
USD 10,350

Drypoint is an intaglio printmaking technique where an image is incised onto a plate using a sharp, pointed tool, typically a needle made of metal or diamond. Traditionally, copper plates were used, but today zinc, plexiglass, or acetate are also common. Drypoint is easier for drawing artists to master compared to engraving, as the needle technique resembles drawing with a pencil rather than the more complex burin used in engraving.
