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.
Untitled (Organic Maze)

Hermann Nitsch

Untitled (Organic Maze), 2006

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 3,200

Eternal Rest

Damien Hirst

Eternal Rest, 2009

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 5,400

The Cure (violet/electric red/powder blue)

Damien Hirst

The Cure (violet/electric red/powder blue), 2014

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

USD 14,250

You forgot who you are

Tracey Emin

You forgot who you are, 2013

Limited Edition Print

Etching

GBP 3,500

Six Pills (Large)

Damien Hirst

Six Pills (Large), 2008

Limited Edition Print

C-Print

USD 17,700

Circle Spin Painting

Damien Hirst

Circle Spin Painting, 2009

Painting

Acrylic on paper

USD 6,800

Grand Hotel I

Tracey Emin

Grand Hotel I, 2016

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

GBP 13,500

H4-8 Keukenhof

Damien Hirst

H4-8 Keukenhof, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 13,000 - 15,000

Cloaca

Wim Delvoye

Cloaca, 2002

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

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If You Fly, If You Drive (diptych)

Chris Burden

If You Fly, If You Drive (diptych), 1973

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 12,500

H4-7 Ryoanji

Damien Hirst

H4-7 Ryoanji, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 10,000 - 15,000

Binding

Nobuyoshi Araki

Binding, 2015-2016

Photography

Photograph

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Forever, large

Damien Hirst

Forever, large, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 2,340

Fruitful, small

Damien Hirst

Fruitful, small, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 1,800

Quinizarian

Damien Hirst

Quinizarian, 2011

Limited Edition Print

Woodcut

GBP 15,750

Rainbow Heart (small)

Damien Hirst

Rainbow Heart (small), 2020

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 5,150

Late modernism

Late Modernism refers to the continuation and evolution of Modernist principles in art, architecture, and literature from the mid-20th century into the late 20th century. This movement maintains a focus on form, abstraction, and the rejection of traditional styles, but it often incorporates more complexity and ambiguity compared to early Modernism. Late Modernism explores themes such as alienation, identity, and the fragmentation of reality, reflecting the social and cultural shifts of the post-war period. It is seen in the works of architects like Louis Kahn and artists like Francis Bacon, who pushed the boundaries of Modernism while responding to the changing world around them.

Capitalist Realism

Capitalist Realism is a German form of political pop art that emerged in Cold War-era Berlin in 1963. It sought to challenge the dominance of American pop art in the Western world. The movement blended the ideologies of both pop art and socialist realism, offering a critique of consumer culture and political power.

Naive art

Naïve art describes a style of artwork that is simple and unsophisticated, often created by artists without formal training in an academy or art school. The style is characterized by a lack of advanced techniques, giving it a childlike appearance. Naïve art often features bright colors, simple shapes, and a straightforward approach to subject matter, reflecting the artist's untrained perspective.

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