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.
3D Printing of My Left Hand

Weiwei Ai

3D Printing of My Left Hand, 2022

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

GBP 21,000

The Kiss

Tracey Emin

The Kiss, 2011

Limited Edition Print

Etching

GBP 3,500

I Kiss You (Kentish Town)

Tracey Emin

I Kiss You (Kentish Town), 2015

Photography

C-Print

GBP 4,400

The Beginning of Me

Tracey Emin

The Beginning of Me, 2012

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 4,250

The Currency Unique Print (H11)

Damien Hirst

The Currency Unique Print (H11), 2022

Limited Edition Print

Giclée printing

GBP 10,700

Colour Chart (Glitter) (H3)

Damien Hirst

Colour Chart (Glitter) (H3), 2017

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 8,400

Norcamphor

Damien Hirst

Norcamphor, 2011

Limited Edition Print

Woodcut

GBP 15,000 - 20,000

Opium

Damien Hirst

Opium, 2000

Limited Edition Print

C-Print

GBP 15,750

Control – H9-8 (The Virtues)

Damien Hirst

Control – H9-8 (The Virtues), 2021

Limited Edition Print

Giclée printing

EUR 17,500

The Currency - 7657

Damien Hirst

The Currency - 7657, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 9,500

Over And Out

Tracey Emin

Over And Out, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

GBP 6,000 - 10,000

Ala Met, from 40 Woodcut Spots

Damien Hirst

Ala Met, from 40 Woodcut Spots, 2011

Limited Edition Print

Woodcut

GBP 25,000 - 30,000

Methionine

Damien Hirst

Methionine, 2010

Limited Edition Print

Woodcut

GBP 22,000 - 30,000

Just Waiting

Tracey Emin

Just Waiting, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

GBP 7,000 - 10,000

H12-5 (X-Large)

Damien Hirst

H12-5 (X-Large), 2023

Limited Edition Print

Giclée printing

GBP 12,000 - 16,000

H12-2 (Large)

Damien Hirst

H12-2 (Large), 2023

Limited Edition Print

Giclée printing

GBP 7,000 - 10,000

Dada

Also known as Dadaism, Dada was a literary and artistic movement that began in 1916 in Zurich, Switzerland. It emerged as a rejection of rationalism and nationalism, which were seen as contributing factors to World War I. The movement had political undertones and was strongly anti-war. Dada activities included demonstrations, gatherings, and the publication of literary and art journals that explored cultural and political topics.

Gouache

Gouache is an opaque watercolor paint that allows artists to layer from light to dark. Unlike traditional transparent watercolors, gouache is used for creating solid, vibrant colors. It belongs to the water-media category and is made of pigment, a binding agent, and an inert material, specifically designed for opaque painting.

Monoprint

Monoprinting is a printmaking technique where a single impression is created from a re-printable surface, such as a lithographic stone, wood block, or metal plate. Unlike traditional printmaking, where multiple copies are produced, monoprinting results in a unique image. Techniques used in monoprinting include etching, lithography, and woodcut, but the key characteristic is that each print is one-of-a-kind.

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