Shock Art

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.
Psalm: Domine, Dominus noster

Damien Hirst

Psalm: Domine, Dominus noster, 2009

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 23,000

Minnie (Big Glitter)

Damien Hirst

Minnie (Big Glitter), 2016

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 50,000 - 60,000

Beautiful Mickey (Spin)

Damien Hirst

Beautiful Mickey (Spin), 2015

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

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Vallium Blue (S)

Damien Hirst

Vallium Blue (S), 2014

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

USD 6,200

Entreaty (Glitter)

Damien Hirst

Entreaty (Glitter), 2013

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 70,000 - 80,000

Covenant DD

Damien Hirst

Covenant DD, 2013

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 70,000 - 80,000

But Yea

Tracey Emin

But Yea, 2015

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

USD 2,600

Human Flow

Weiwei Ai

Human Flow, 2023

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 4,650

Free Speech

Weiwei Ai

Free Speech, 2023

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

GBP 4,650

Nativity series (cat)

Tracey Emin

Nativity series (cat), 2013

Limited Edition Print

Giclée printing

GBP 900

 Nativity series (kneeling)

Tracey Emin

Nativity series (kneeling), 2013

Limited Edition Print

Giclée printing

GBP 950

If I Could Just Go Back & Start Again

Tracey Emin

If I Could Just Go Back & Start Again, 2005

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

GBP 4,600

Closed

Tracey Emin

Closed, 2013

Limited Edition Print

Etching

GBP 2,700

BOMB

Weiwei Ai

BOMB, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Inkjet print

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The Sex Series (set of 5)

Tracey Emin

The Sex Series (set of 5), 2013

Limited Edition Print

Giclée printing

GBP 6,850

My Favourite Little Bird

Tracey Emin

My Favourite Little Bird, 2010

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

GBP 3,300

Patina

Patina is the distinctive greenish surface that bronze develops over time due to exposure to air and humidity. Artists can also apply chemicals to bronze to artificially create patina. Alternatively, bronze can be polished to reveal its natural rich gold color. Patina is not exclusive to bronze; it can also occur on other metals like copper and even on wood and stone, enhancing the material's character over time.

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.

Process Art

Process Art is an artistic movement and creative approach where the focus is on the act of creation rather than the final product. The term process in this context refers to the various stages of art-making, including gathering, sorting, associating, and organizing materials and actions. This movement emphasizes the artistic journey and the human expression involved in creating art, rather than the finished piece itself. Process Art is driven by inherent motivation, intentionality, and the rationale behind the actions, viewing the creative process as the true artwork.

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