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.
You Loved Me Like A Distant Star

Tracey Emin

You Loved Me Like A Distant Star, 2016

Limited Edition Print

Digital Print on paper

GBP 4,800

The Kiss Was Beautiful

Tracey Emin

The Kiss Was Beautiful, 2012

Limited Edition Print

Digital Print on paper

GBP 5,900

Cats (black)

Weiwei Ai

Cats (black), 2022

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 3,850

Cats (Pink)

Weiwei Ai

Cats (Pink), 2022

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 3,950

Pequi Tree

Weiwei Ai

Pequi Tree, 2021

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

GBP 2,490

Turquoise

Weiwei Ai

Turquoise, 2015

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 9,500

The Wedding

Tracey Emin

The Wedding, 2019

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

GBP 13,000 - 17,000

Love Is What You Want

Tracey Emin

Love Is What You Want, 2011 / 2015

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

GBP 4,200

H9-6 Honour (from the Virtues)

Damien Hirst

H9-6 Honour (from the Virtues), 2021

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 10,000 - 15,000

H12-14 (Large) from The Beautiful Paintings

Damien Hirst

H12-14 (Large) from The Beautiful Paintings, 2023

Painting

Mixed Media

GBP 5,850

Forever (small)

Damien Hirst

Forever (small), 2020

Limited Edition Print

Giclée printing

GBP 1,200

Rainbow - Small

Damien Hirst

Rainbow - Small, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Giclée printing

GBP 2,120

Middle Finger

Weiwei Ai

Middle Finger, 2023

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

USD 1,800

Cedar Tree

Weiwei Ai

Cedar Tree, 2023

Sculpture / Object

Metal

GBP 3,850

History of Bombs

Weiwei Ai

History of Bombs, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Offset Print

GBP 2,450

Cats, red

Weiwei Ai

Cats, red, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 3,350

Digital print on canvas

Digital print on canvas is a technology used to create fine art prints by reproducing digital photographs or artwork on canvas. The digital images are sent to professional printers that accurately capture variations in color and detail, resulting in high-quality canvas prints.

Art Intervention

Art Intervention refers to art created with the intention of interacting with an existing situation, structure, artwork, audience, or institution. This form of art gained popularity in the 1960s as artists sought to provoke change within political and social contexts. The concept of Artist-in-Residence programs was influenced by the ideas and practices of this movement.

Metal

Metal has been traditionally used in art for creating sculptures, jewelry, masks, adornments, tools, and weapons, often featuring decorative elements. Common types of metal used include bronze, brass, cast iron, gray iron, copper, gold, tin, wrought iron, and silver.

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