Formalism
Formalism is the analysis and comparison of art by focusing on the way it’s made and what it looks like.
In art history, formalism is the study of art that involves analysing and comparing its form and style. This approach focuses on the way objects are made and their purely visual or material aspects. In painting, formalism places importance on compositional elements like colour, line, shape, texture, and other perceptual aspects rather than delving into content, meaning, or the historical and social context. In its most extreme form, formalism in art history suggests that all that's needed to understand a work of art can be found within the artwork itself. The external context of the work, including why it was created, its historical background, and the artist's life, is seen as secondary to the artistic medium.
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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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