Roy Lichtenstein, The Poetry Project Symposium Poster, 1988
At Hidden, we are constantly working hard to source exceptional and rare artworks from all over the world. This week is no exception, as we have some truly outstanding pieces that are sure to impress.
This week, we are proud to be able to offer you a showstopping Lichtenstein screenprint; this original poster was issued in an edition of only 200, of which just 60 were signed! It is incredibly rare and not one to be missed by any serious collector.
In addition to the Lichtenstein, we have also acquired an iconic Frank Stella. Stella's bold and minimal style is instantly recognizable and this piece is a prime example of his work. For those who appreciate art with a sense of humour, we have a witty Shrigley piece that will bring a smile to your face. And if that wasn't enough, we even have an exquisite Riley triptych that is a superb expression of an artist at the peak of her powers.
All of these pieces are hand-signed, in superb condition and will make a great addition to any collection.
Any questions? We are happy to help. Call: 0117 279 6402 or send us a message now.
Roy Lichtenstein, The Poetry Project Symposium Poster, 1988
The Poetry Project Symposium Poster was published in 1988 but reproduces Lichtenstein's 1976 painting Still Life with Table Lamp. He had begun to explore the still life genre in a more focused way during the early 1970s, submitting various traditional motifs to the flattening and decorative aesthetic of commercial design. The results were witty and deadpan but also achingly elegant.
This original poster was issued in an edition of only 200, of which just 60 were signed in pencil by Lichtenstein. This is a fine example of Lichtenstein's style and is exceptionally rare.
David Shrigley, Talk To The Hand, 2021
Throughout his career David Shrigley has embraced the absurdity of contemporary life. In his hands the banal and mundane are transformed into satirical emblems that gleefully send up human behaviour. Everyday interactions become comically surreal. His wobbly, handmade aesthetic stands as a sly reference to the messiness of life and our best efforts to conceal it. “Talk To The Hand” adapts a familiar 90s trope and asks us to look again. In a flash, this half-forgotten catchphrase reaches out of the ether and slaps us across the face.
This piece is typical of Shirgley's witty humour and is thus a great example of his work. A perfect fusion of text and image, it would grace any contemporary collection.
Bridget Riley, Intervals 3; Blue/Green, Orange/Blue, Green/Purple, 2021
This exquisite triptych of prints refers directly to a group of paintings known as the Intervals series. Begun by Riley in 2018, they are an extension of her lifelong fascination with the way we perceive and experience colour in the world. Some of her most recent prints, the Intervals series is a fabulous expression of an artist at the peak of her powers.
Recent years have seen Riley's market go from strength to strength. Hand-signed and limited edition of just 75, this set of three is a typical example of Riley's use of line and colour.
Frank Stella, Untitled (Angriff), 1971
An original screenprint from the portfolio Conspiracy: The Artist as Witness, featuring works donated by various artists to help fund the legal defence of the Chicago Eight in the USA in 1971.
This piece captures Stella's work at its most elegant, minimal and iconic. It is in truly superb condition and has never before been framed. The work is hand-signed and from an edition of just 150.
Howard Hodgkin, "Sun" from More Indian Views, 1976
The prints from 'More Indian Views' take up where Hodgkin's earlier portfolio 'Indian Views' (1971) left off. This was a set of twelve silkscreen prints titled A - L and derived from the artist's travels in India.
In addition to being one of Britain's most acclaimed painters, Howard Hodgkin was also a devoted printmaker. Over the course of fifty years he produced over one hundred separate editions using the full spectrum of print techniques. This piece is a beautiful and fine example and is hand-signed from a low edition.
Pablo Picasso, Toros en Vallauris, 1957
The artist produced this poster for the arena in Vallauris, his home between 1948 and 1955. Linocuts form a relatively small part of his graphic output but capture some of his most innovative techniques. Restless and impatient, Picasso grew tired of waiting several days at a time for his printing plates to be shipped back and forth from the studios in Paris. The linocut technique allowed him to create luminous, joyful images at a local workshop with a minimum of delay.
Picasso is one of the undisputed titans of the art world, with an international demand for his works that regularly sees him top annual lists of the most successful artists at auction. Numerous major exhibitions are planned in 2023 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his death and his work will be firmly in the public eye.
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