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Photography For Sale
Style: Expressionist
Style: Dada
Angie
Located in London, GB
artist: Anastasia Kurakina paper print limited edition hand signed Art education: 2018 Sorbonne University, Paris 2014 – MA Fine Art at the Academy of Fine Arts of Rome; 2012 – A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vienna Secession Photography

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Paper, Color, Digital, Laser

Pink panter painting
Located in London, GB
Anastasia Kurakina's works on paper are at the Vatican Museums collection since 2017 oil thick brush strokes mixed with acrylic, ink, watercolour on unique one of a kind lithogra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Photography

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Paper, Oil, Watercolor, Lithograph

Richard Klein, Johnson Hs. & Guest Hs. General View (2024), Ed 2/3, replica
Located in Darien, CT
In the mid 1990s Richard Klein started working with found glass objects, including bottles, drinking glasses, ashtrays, and eyeglasses. Initially, Klein rejected any object with commercial or advertising content, but in 2015 he became fascinated with the promotional content that was screen printed on ashtrays from the 1950s, 1960s and early 1970s. This period was before smoking was looked at as being primarily a negative habit, and iconic American businesses, including Howard Johnson’s, International House of Pancakes (iHop) and Holiday Inn, all produced promotional ashtrays printed with their graphic identity. By the time Klein became interested in these objects, the businesses had either ceased to exist, or had changed their logos, and many of their signature buildings, which where examples of classic, “Pop” roadside architecture, has been torn down or repurposed. The artist wanted to connect the glass objects with the business’s sites that were still recognizable and spoke of their history, so he began researching where original buildings still stood. Klein then embarked on a series of road trips to photograph these sites with the intention of combining the photographs with the promotional glass objects. This led him to as far south as Maryland and as far north as upstate New York from his home in Connecticut. Johnson Hs. & Guest Hs. is an exact replica of an art history slide made in the 1950s picturing Philip Johnson’s Glass House. The slide has been replicated digitally on a much larger scale (23” x 23”) and like the original is made of a cardboard mount that contains a color transparency. The original slide is faded from years of use and most of the color, other than red, has been bleached out. Richard Klein is a Connecticut-based artist, independent curator and writer. As an artist, he has exhibited widely, including the Neuberger Museum of Art at SUNY Purchase; Caren Golden Fine Art, New York; the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, WI; Hales Gallery, London; Gavlak Gallery, Palm Beach, FL; deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln, MA; James Barron Art, Kent, CT; The Portland Institute of Contemporary Art (PICA), Portland, OR; Schoolhouse Gallery, Provincetown, MA; Stephan Stoyanov Gallery, NY; Katonah Museum of Art, Katonah, NY; Brattleboro Museum and Art Center, Brattleboro, VT; Ortega y Gasset Projects, Brooklyn, NY; Exhibit by Alberson Tulsa, OK; Incident Report/Flow Chart Foundation, Hudson, NY; ICEHOUSE Project Space, Sharon, CT; Kenise Barnes Fine Art in Kent, CT and with ODETTA Gallery at the Equity Gallery in New York City.. Reviews of his work have appeared in Two Coats of Paint, Whitehot Magazine, The New York Times, Sculpture Magazine, Art in America, and The New Yorker. In the summer of 2024 he will be the first Artist-In-Residence at Peck Ledge Light...
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2010s Dada Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Film, Archival Paper, Digital, Wood

The Dance of Zlatio Zlatev, Original Silver Gelatin Photograph, Bulgaria 1989
By Jacko Vassilev
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Jacko Vassilev, Bulgarian ( born 1951 - ) Title: The Dance of Zlatio Zlatev, Ex Pilot Medium: Original Silver Gelatin Print Edition: 19/50 Year: 1989 Story behind the photograph: The photograph seen above was taken of Zlatio Zlatev who had served for Bulgaria’s King Boris III as his top pilot. When the Communists took the power in Bulgaria, he was offered to work for the new government as a bomber pilot. He refused to work for the new regime and was stamped as an "anticommunist element". Due to his refusal Zlatio was sent to forced labor political camp where he spent nearly 15 years and fell victim to the totalitarian side of communism. During that time in Bulgaria there were over 50 political camps where they claimed, "The Brain of the Nation was destroyed"! When Bulgaria become free state from Communism in 1989 a National Celebration was held in the political camp honoring all the people who lost their lives there and granted the survivors as National Heroes! On that day Jacko Vassilev was privileged to witness the celebration of Zlatio and this photograph was HIS DANCE OF FREEDOM!!!! After the dance, Jacko walked to him and wanted to share his deep emotions of capturing this special moments and told him: "Zlatio, your hands are likes a wings in the air." And he answered: "My wings..... They broke them, but not the Spirit"! Artist Bio: I was born in communist Bulgaria. As a boy, I had dreamed of freedom and a simple life. In my late twenties I put my dreams to the test and attempted to escape the Bulgarian regime. I tried to pass the barbed wire fences guarded by border patrols, but I was caught, beaten and tossed into a slave labor camp. Instead of building up hate, the harsh conditions in the camp built my strength. I learned how to survive. My body suffered, but my mind became clearer. My photography was my artistic expression of the world around me however the communist dictatorship considered it anti-communist propaganda and I had to keep my treasures hidden underground. After the communist regime fell, I traveled around Europe and accomplished my dream of becoming a published photographer in Paris and later moved to the USA. The willingness to confront even the most difficult obstacle in life strongly informs my work to this day. There is a thread of optimism that connects the people I’ve portrayed, even when they are shown in the most vulnerable moments. There is no difference between myself and them, they are photographers of life, and I am the countryman...
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1980s Expressionist Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Moon and Earth Assemblage, Photo Mosaic Collage Photograph, Feminist Aviator
Located in Surfside, FL
This one depicts fragmented space photos and is titled Moon and Earth. it depicts a view from outer space. SIMONS, Vera (1920 - 2012) Vera Habrecht Simons...
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1970s Dada Photography

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Photographic Paper

Josias Astronomical Clock Watch Parts Assemblage Photo Planet Collage Photograph
Located in Surfside, FL
This one depicts a Planetary assemblage with small watch parts (metal wheels) collaged on to it. It is titled Josias Astronomical Clock SIMONS, Vera (1920 - 2012) Vera Habrecht Simon...
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1970s Dada Photography

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Metal

Peacock Feathers Photo Mosaic Collage Photograph, Female Aviator Feminist Art
Located in Surfside, FL
This one depicts an abstract assemblage of peacock feathers in a pattern and decoration style. SIMONS, Vera (1920 - 2012) Vera Habrecht Simons, was a German/American aviation pionee...
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1980s Dada Photography

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Photographic Paper

Planetary Kaleidoscope, Photo Mosaic Collage Space Photograph, Feminist Aviator
Located in Surfside, FL
This one depicts fragmented space photos radiating outward and is titled Planetary Kaleidoscope SIMONS, Vera (1920 - 2012) Vera Habrecht Simons, was a Ger...
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1970s Dada Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Two Young Women on Couch" Contemporary Figurative Nude Female by Shana Wilson
Located in Carmel, CA
"Two Nude Women on Couch" by renowned artist Shana Wilson presents a striking composition where one woman with orange hair reclines on a light beige couch, while the other, a brunette, sits on the orange-red rug. The contrast of their hair colors and the interplay of warm and cool tones create a visually captivating scene. The bright white wall behind them enhances the natural features and intimacy of the subjects, making this artwork a profound exploration of the female form and the dynamics of human connection. Wilson's masterful use of color and composition adds depth and emotion to the piece. About the Artist: Over seven billion souls exist on this planet, each with a unique face and story. Shana transfers her visceral love for the human landscape to canvas, tenderly cradling its peaks and valleys, darkness and light, colors and neutrals, empty and full, hard edges and soft curves. Each brush stroke creates a controlled cacophony as it assembles the intricate jigsaw of the human face. An entire life’s journey is written on this human landscape; a journey that begs to be documented and treasured. Shana’s legacy project is to paint inspirational women from all walks of life, inclusive of all cultures and orientations. The subjects all have one thing in common; the ability to inspire and create social change. She pays tribute to them on canvas, painting a long overdue celebration of trail-blazing women. Visit any major gallery or museum in the world and it is teeming with paintings of nude women...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Photography

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Mixed Media, Oil, Board

A Dolly Essence Cat
Located in New York, NY
Photograph on fine art paper Limited edition of 200
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2010s Expressionist Photography

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Photographic Paper

A Dolly Essence Game
Located in New York, NY
Photograph on fine art paper Limited edition of 200
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2010s Expressionist Photography

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Photographic Paper

A Dolly Essence Dark
Located in New York, NY
Photograph on fine art paper Limited edition of 200
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2010s Expressionist Photography

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Photographic Paper

A Dolly Essence Bubble
Located in New York, NY
Photograph on fine art paper Limited edition of 200
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2010s Expressionist Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Dada" contemporary color photograph fire contrast
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Dadaist is, without a doubt, the scene illuminated by a bonfire in some place of the Corsican bush. The creators of the image has an interest in the fantastic, the dreamlike and the ...
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2010s Dada Photography

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Cotton

"Brooke (Blue Waves)" Photography 30" x 22" inch Edition 1/7 by Larsen Sotelo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Brooke (Blue Waves)" Photography 30" x 22" inch Edition 1/7 by Larsen Sotelo NOT FRAMED - ships in a tube Giclee (Archival Ink) print on 310G Platine Fibre Cotton Rag w/satin fin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Photography

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Archival Ink, Rag Paper, Giclée

Wall Street Bull - NYC Photography, 54"x36", Signed Limited Edition of 5
Located in New York, NY
"As a part of my Empty Streets of New York City series, I wanted to include the Wall Street Bull which represents one of the core tenet of the financi...
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2010s Expressionist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Broome at Mercer - NYC Photography, 32"x54", Signed Limited Edition of 4
Located in New York, NY
" I started my Empty Streets of New York City series in SoHo at the start of the Covid pandemic (early 2020) because of the uniqueness and beautiy of the iron cast buildings, includi...
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2010s Expressionist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Hudson Yards Mood - NY Skyline Photography, 54"x36", Signed Limited Edition of 5
Located in New York, NY
"Standing at 16 ft tall, "Brick House" is a bronze statue made by artist Simone Leigh as an inaugural commission of the High Line Plinth (NYC) in 2019, wh...
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2010s Expressionist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Bullish Night - NYC Photography, 32"x54", Signed Limited Edition of 4
Located in New York, NY
" As a part of my Empty Streets of New York City series, I wanted to include the Wall Street Bull which represents one of the core tenet of the financial might of the city during the...
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2010s Expressionist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Strength - NYC Architecture Photography, 36"x52", Signed Limited Edition of 5
Located in New York, NY
" I wanted to find a symbol of strength and resiliency for NYC and through the framing of the Empire State Building by the Manhattan Bridge, and I believe it is represented here. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Photography

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Archival Pigment

MetLife - NYC Architecture Photography, 54"x36", Signed Limited Edition of 5
Located in New York, NY
"Taken at around 6pm on Mar 28, 2020, Park Avenue was practically deserted and empty. I was standing on E 63rd St when I took this photo. I used a 70-200mm lens to compress the scene...
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2010s Expressionist Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Brooke (Blue Waves)" Photography 40" x 30" inch Edition 3/3 by Larsen Sotelo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Brooke (Blue Waves)" Photography 40" x 30" inch Edition 3/3 by Larsen Sotelo Not framed. Ships in a tube Giclee (Archival Ink) print on 310G Platine Fibre Cotton Rag w/satin fini...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Photography

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Archival Ink, Rag Paper, Giclée

Skid Row Bowery Street Portrait - The Streets of New York
Located in Miami, FL
Street Photographer Mitchell Funk breaks with tradition and shoots street photography in color. Today in 2022, this does not seem like a big deal. But 52 years ago, in 1970, it was q...
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1970s Expressionist Photography

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Archival Pigment, Archival Paper

The Only Other Thing
Located in East Hampton, NY
Palm Springs , California Photography Edition of 10 UNFRAMED: Print to Order About the Artist: Short Biography in a Nutshell: A fun journey My first foray into the art world was ...
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2010s Expressionist Photography

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Photographic Paper

Red GMC
Located in East Hampton, NY
Vintage GMC hood/bonnet Can be printed onto metal. ask for pricing The Hamptons (Long Island, NY) Photography Edition of 10 UNFRAMED: Print to Order About the Artist: Short Biograp...
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2010s Expressionist Photography

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Photographic Paper

On The Way to Havasu
Located in East Hampton, NY
Color Photograph of Abandoned Gas Station Architecture Lake Havasu is a large reservoir formed by Parker Dam on the Colorado River, on the border between San Bernardino County, Cali...
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2010s Blue Rider Photography

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Mixed Media

Manhattanhenge Phenomenon, Mystical Light Setting Sun, Manhattan Solstice
Located in Miami, FL
Mitchell Funk has been chronicling lighting effects in New York for over 50 years. This recent photography captures the magical moment of golden light pouring into 42nd street while...
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2010s Expressionist Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Abstract Church - Manipulated Photography
Located in Miami, FL
This is an early example of photo manipulation. Photographer put a match to the 35mm emulsion to the burned bubble effect and then sandwiched it with colored gels in a double exposur...
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1960s Expressionist Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Bombay Star Series : A Third Star
Located in East Hampton, NY
Bombay Beach , California Photography Edition of 10 UNFRAMED: Print to Order About the Artist: Short Biography in a Nutshell: A fun journey My first foray into the art world was ...
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2010s Expressionist Photography

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Photographic Paper

Mirando al Cielo 7 - Rosa Basurto, Weather, Landscape, Nature, Mist, Rainstorm
Located in Brighton, GB
Please bear in mind that all prints are produced to order. Lead times are expected between 15-20 days. Mirando al Cielo 7 is a beautiful 30cm x 30cm Digital Print on 50cm x 50cm Cot...
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2010s Expressionist Photography

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Photographic Paper, Digital

Windmill (Hamptons)
Located in East Hampton, NY
Windmill in The Hamptons (Long Island, NY) Photography Edition of 10 UNFRAMED: (framing is $140) Print to Order About the Artist: Short Biography in a Nutshell: A fun journey My ...
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2010s Expressionist Photography

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Photographic Paper

Sound of the Sea
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary: Using an x-ray photograph as its basis, this expressive study in motion echoes work by Picasso and other modernists. Words that describe this piece: shell, Nauti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Photography

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Photographic Paper

Peonies, Campanulas, and Variegated Gladiolas
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary: This romantic pano looks as much like a watercolor as it does like a photo! Words that describe this piece: garden, flower, flowers, peonies, gladiolas Artist B...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Photography

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Photographic Paper

Peacock displaying in Magenta and Yellow Birds
Located in Miami, FL
The reality is that this is an eye-witness account of a male peacock displaying for the attention of a female peahen. It turns out that humans are equally attracted to the peacock's ...
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2010s Vienna Secession Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Windmill (Hamptons)
Located in East Hampton, NY
Windmill in The Hamptons (Long Island, NY) Photography Edition of 10 UNFRAMED: (framing is $140) Print to Order About the Artist: Short Biography in a Nutshell: A fun journey My ...
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2010s Expressionist Photography

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Photographic Paper

Vintage Marcel Duchamp The Oculist Witnesses poster with Richard Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
This poster features a photograph, taken by Richard Hamilton, of Marcel Duchamp signing “The Oculist Witnesses” 1967 glass. The poster is an offs...
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20th Century Dada Photography

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Foil

Towards The Sea
Located in East Hampton, NY
The Hamptons, Long Island NY Photography Edition of 10 UNFRAMED: Print to Order About the Artist: Short Biography in a Nutshell: A fun journey My first foray into the art world w...
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2010s Expressionist Photography

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Photographic Paper

" une nuit sur le mont chauve " Serge LIFAR collection
Located in CANNES, FR
"Une nuit sur le mont chauve " is a "Serge Lifar " ballet photograph attribued to Boris Lipnitzki .(1887-1971). signed back side of the photo : COPYRIGHT by Agence GRAP in NICE . vin...
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Late 20th Century Dada Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Bombay Star Series #3
Located in East Hampton, NY
Bombay Beach , California Photography Edition of 10 UNFRAMED: Print to Order About the Artist: Short Biography in a Nutshell: A fun journey My first foray into the art world was ...
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2010s Expressionist Photography

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Photographic Paper

Bombay Star Series #4
Located in East Hampton, NY
Bombay Beach , California Photography Edition of 10 UNFRAMED: Print to Order About the Artist: Short Biography in a Nutshell: A fun journey My first foray into the art world was ...
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2010s Expressionist Photography

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Photographic Paper

Pick Me Up (photograph)
Located in East Hampton, NY
Old Truck Photography Edition of 10 UNFRAMED: Print to Order About the Artist: Short Biography in a Nutshell: A fun journey My first foray into the art world was receiving a summ...
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2010s Expressionist Photography

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Photographic Paper

Opening
Located in East Hampton, NY
Black & White Photography Edition of 10 UNFRAMED: Print to Order About the Artist: Short Biography in a Nutshell: A fun journey My first foray into the art world was receiving a ...
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2010s Expressionist Photography

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Photographic Paper

Bikers
Located in East Hampton, NY
Old Truck Photography Edition of 10 UNFRAMED: Print to Order About the Artist: Short Biography in a Nutshell: A fun journey My first foray into the art world was receiving a summ...
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2010s Expressionist Photography

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Photographic Paper

Salton Plane
Located in East Hampton, NY
The Hamptons, Long Island NY Photography Edition of 10 UNFRAMED: Print to Order About the Artist: Short Biography in a Nutshell: A fun journey My first foray into the art world w...
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2010s Expressionist Photography

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Photographic Paper

Bombay Star Series #2
Located in East Hampton, NY
Bombay Beach , California Photography Edition of 10 UNFRAMED: Shipped rolled in tube. Print to Order About the Artist: Short Biography in a Nutshell: A fun journey My first fora...
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2010s Expressionist Photography

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Photographic Paper

Bombay Star Series #1
Located in East Hampton, NY
Bombay Beach , California Photography Edition of 10 UNFRAMED: Shipped rolled in tube. Print to Order About the Artist: Short Biography in a Nutshell: A fun journey My first fora...
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2010s Expressionist Photography

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Photographic Paper

Outhouse Bug
Located in East Hampton, NY
Black & White Photography Volkswagon Beetle Printed to Order Also available in 20"x30" Edition of 10 $725 Gerry Giliberti is a print-based photographic artist who uses graphics, ph...
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2010s Expressionist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Old Las Vegas Dunes Hotel Neon
Located in Miami, FL
Mitchell Funk was a trailblazer in shooting neon signs with dramatic angles, acute compostion and powerful color. Although this is a nocturnal image it has vibrant life energy. ...
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1980s Expressionist Photography

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Inkjet

Gold Dust
Located in East Hampton, NY
Black & White Photography Gold Dust Printed to Order Unframed Also available in 20"x30" Edition of 10 $725 The area that would become Gold Point, one of Ne...
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2010s Expressionist Photography

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Archival Pigment

Mirando al cielo 13 - Rosa Basurto, Nature, Animals, Landscape photography
Located in Brighton, GB
Please be aware that all prints are produced to order and lead times are between 15-20 days. Mirando al Cielo 13 is a beautiful 30cm x 30cm Digital Print on 50cm x 50cm Cotton Pape...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Photography

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Color, Digital

Mirando al cielo 5 - Rosa Basurto, Nature, Heather, Highlands, Country
Located in Brighton, GB
Please be aware that all prints are produced to order and lead times are between 15-20 days. Mirando al Cielo 5 is a beautiful 30cm x 30cm Digital Print on 50cm x 50cm Cotton Paper...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Photography

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Photographic Paper, Color

Mirando al cielo 3 - Rosa Basurto, Birds, Animal photography
Located in Brighton, GB
Please be aware that all prints are produced to order and lead times are between 15-20 days. Mirando al Cielo 3 is a beautiful 30cm x 30cm Digital Print on 50cm x 50cm Cotton Paper...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Photography

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Photographic Paper, Color, Digital

Mirando al cielo 15 - Rosa Basurto, Landscape photography, Animals, Color
Located in Brighton, GB
Please be aware that all prints are produced to order and lead times are between 15-20 days. Mirando al Cielo 15 is a beautiful 30cm x 30cm Digital Print on 50cm x 50cm Cotton Pape...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Photography

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Color, Digital

Mirando al cielo 11 - Rosa Basurto, Flying, Birds, Nature, Mountains, Animal
Located in Brighton, GB
Please be aware that all prints are produced to order and lead times are between 15-20 days. Mirando al Cielo 11 is a beautiful 30cm x 30cm Digital Print on 50cm x 50cm Cotton Pape...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Photography

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Color, Digital

Mirando al cielo 12 - Rosa Basurto, Nature, Skyscape, Sunset, Dawn, Dusk
Located in Brighton, GB
Please be aware that all prints are produced to order and lead times are between 15-20 days. Mirando al Cielo 12 is a beautiful 30cm x 30cm Digital Print on 50cm x 50cm Cotton Pape...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Photography

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Color, Digital

Mirando al cielo 8 - Rosa Basurto, Nature, Photography, Landscape
Located in Brighton, GB
Please be aware that all prints are produced to order and lead times are between 15-20 days. Mirando al Cielo 8 is a beautiful 30cm x 30cm Digital Print on 50cm x 50cm Cotton Paper...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Photography

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Color, Digital

Mirando al cielo 6 - Rosa Basurto, Sepia, Birds, Country, Landscape, Nature
Located in Brighton, GB
Please be aware that all prints are produced to order and lead times are between 15-20 days. Mirando al Cielo 6 is a beautiful 30cm x 30cm Digital Print on 50cm x 50cm Cotton Paper...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Photography

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Photographic Paper, Color, Digital

Mirando al cielo 2 - Rosa Basurto, Bush, Countryside, Landscape, Renaissance
Located in Brighton, GB
Please be aware that all prints are produced to order and lead times are between 15-20 days. Mirando al Cielo 2 is a beautiful 30cm x 30cm Digital Print on 50cm x 50cm Cotton Paper...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Photography

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Cotton, Photographic Paper, Digital

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