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.
To Lose

Damien Hirst

To Lose, 2008

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

GBP 8,500 - 11,000

The Secrets H14, Full Set

Damien Hirst

The Secrets H14, Full Set, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 55,000 - 71,500

The Kaleidoscopes H18, Full Set

Damien Hirst

The Kaleidoscopes H18, Full Set, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 60,000 - 78,000

The Cure (Sienna Red/Tangerine/Light Tangerine)

Damien Hirst

The Cure (Sienna Red/Tangerine/Light Tangerine), 2014

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 8,500 - 11,000

Splendour from the Kaleidoscopes, H18-4

Damien Hirst

Splendour from the Kaleidoscopes, H18-4, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 9,950 - 12,900

Signed Great Expectations Print (Spin Painting Background)

Damien Hirst

Signed Great Expectations Print (Spin Painting Background), 2023

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 5,500 - 7,100

Signed Great Expectations Print (Reverence Painting Background)

Damien Hirst

Signed Great Expectations Print (Reverence Painting Background), 2023

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 5,500 - 7,100

Signed Great Expectations Print (Magenta Painting Background)

Damien Hirst

Signed Great Expectations Print (Magenta Painting Background), 2024

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 4,000 - 5,100

Signed Great Expectations (Universe Painting Background)

Damien Hirst

Signed Great Expectations (Universe Painting Background), 2024

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 4,000 - 5,100

Painting by Numbers

Damien Hirst

Painting by Numbers, 2001

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 18,500 - 24,000

Large Mickey - Blue Glitter

Damien Hirst

Large Mickey - Blue Glitter, 2016

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 65,000 - 84,500

Large Hidden Gardens Oil Painting

Damien Hirst

Large Hidden Gardens Oil Painting, 2023

Painting

Oil on canvas

GBP 75,000 - 97,500

Intricacy from the Kaleidoscopes, H18-5

Damien Hirst

Intricacy from the Kaleidoscopes, H18-5, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 15,500 - 20,150

Inferno

Damien Hirst

Inferno, 2016

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

GBP 12,500 - 16,250

Harlequin from The Kaleidoscopes H18-1

Damien Hirst

Harlequin from The Kaleidoscopes H18-1, 2024

Painting

Giclée printing

GBP 11,900 - 15,000

H12-4 Beautiful, Remarkably Amusing, Utterly Fascinating Painting

Damien Hirst

H12-4 Beautiful, Remarkably Amusing, Utterly Fascinating Painting, 2023

Painting

Mixed Media

GBP 3,000

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Tempera

Tempera is a paint traditionally made by mixing colored pigments with egg yolk. It dries quickly and is highly durable, with some examples dating back to 100 AD still in existence. Modern tempera paint often uses glue size as a binder instead of egg yolk. Tempera is known for its bright colors and fine, detailed application, making it popular for panel paintings and icons.

New Leipzig School

The New Leipzig School is a movement in modern German painting that represents the third generation of artists associated with the Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig. This movement reflects the post-reunification landscape of Germany. Unlike the first generation of Leipzig painters, the third generation does not have clear, defined characteristics or messages. Instead, their work blends figurative and abstract elements, placing a strong emphasis on creativity and experimentation.

Glass

Glass is a transparent solid that varies in composition depending on the type. Artists use different types of glass to create art forms such as stained glass, blown glass, and various decorated pieces. Glass can be cut, textured, overlaid, engraved, and shaped in many ways to produce intricate and beautiful works of art.

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