Systems Art

What is Systems Art?

Systems Art refers to a group of artists who, during the late 1960s and early 1970s, used the frameworks of conceptualism and minimalism to create art that was responsive to its environment. Rejecting traditional art themes, they embraced aesthetic systems and experimented with diverse media. Systems Art often connected with contemporary political movements of the time, emphasizing the interrelationship between the artwork, its context, and the broader social and political environment.
Fontaine Joe Syffert from Eight by Eight

Jean Tinguely

Fontaine Joe Syffert from Eight by Eight, 1984

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 1,300

Life fly Lifes Flies from the portfolio of Leo Castelli's 90th Birthday

Bruce Nauman

Life fly Lifes Flies from the portfolio of Leo Castelli's 90th Birthday, 1997

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 3,750

Frank Stella

Private Listing

Sculpture / Object

Union (from Eccentric Polygons)

Frank Stella

Union (from Eccentric Polygons), 1974

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 9,500

Sanbornville

Frank Stella

Sanbornville, 1974

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 9,500

Quathlamba I

Frank Stella

Quathlamba I, 1968

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 11,900

Extensión # 3

Richard Serra

Extensión # 3, 2004

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 24,800

Bene Come il Sale

Frank Stella

Bene Come il Sale, 1989

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

USD 34,900

Imola Three, I (from the Circuits Series)

Frank Stella

Imola Three, I (from the Circuits Series), 1982

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 43,000 - 50,000

Untitled (set of 6)

Donald Judd

Untitled (set of 6), 1980

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

Currently Not Available

Sinjerli Variation I

Frank Stella

Sinjerli Variation I, 1977

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

Currently Not Available

Effingham

Frank Stella

Effingham, 1974

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

Inquire For Price

Untitled (Target)

Kenneth Noland

Untitled (Target), 2004

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Currently Not Available

Steps (Form Derived from a Cubic Rectangle)

Sol LeWitt

Steps (Form Derived from a Cubic Rectangle), 1992

Limited Edition Print

Woodcut

EUR 5,900

Ohne Titel (Blue Square)

Sol LeWitt

Ohne Titel (Blue Square), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Serigraph

USD 5,250

Tondo 1 (3 point star)

Sol LeWitt

Tondo 1 (3 point star), 2002

Limited Edition Print

Linocut

Currently Not Available

Airbrush

An airbrush is a device that sprays various media, including paint and ink, using compressed air. Artists use airbrushes to create a smooth, even application of color, often achieving effects that are not possible with traditional brushes. James Rosenquist, an American Pop artist, regularly used an airbrush in his work. Before gaining fame with pieces like the iconic F-111 (1965), he worked as a commercial and industrial painter, where he honed his airbrush skills.

Bricolage

Bricolage is the creation or construction of a piece of art using materials that are readily available to the artist. The term is French and roughly translates to do-it-yourself. This approach became popular when materials were scarce, encouraging artists to improvise and repurpose everyday objects. Bricolage emphasizes creativity and resourcefulness, often resulting in artworks that reflect the unique character of the materials used.

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.

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