Ephemeral Art
Ephemeral art is a form of art that exists briefly and cannot be preserved as a permanent object in a museum or gallery.
Ephemeral art encompasses various forms, including sculpture and performance, but it typically refers to art that occurs only once, such as a happening, and cannot be preserved in a lasting object for display in a museum or gallery.
Ephemeral art gained prominence in the 1960s with the Fluxus group, led by artists like Joseph Beuys. They sought to create art that existed beyond the confines of traditional galleries and museums and held no monetary value. This art form included happenings, performances, sound sculptures, as well as the distribution of flyers and inexpensive mass-produced items conveying subversive messages to the wider world.
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We collaborate with artists to create both limited editions and works on paper.
A limited edition is a set number of similar or identical artworks. The size of the edition denotes the total number of artworks that will ever be made, underscoring their value.
Framing options vary for each piece and are listed on the individual artwork pages. Our standard glazing offer is a minimum 90% UV acrylic plexiglass, or you can upgrade to an anti reflective Optium museum plexiglass.
Yes, 100%. We work directly with our artists to create editions that accurately represent their body of work. Additionally, every artist personally reviews and approves their final editions.
Every artwork is signed or stamped, and individually numbered. You will also receive a stamped and numbered certificate of authenticity.
No—the copyright is not transferred to the purchaser of the edition.
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