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Panayiotis Vassilakis
Takis, Magnetic Field, from Derriere le Miroir, 1982
1982

Name: Takis, Magnetic Field, from Derriere le Miroir, 1982
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This exquisite lithograph by Panayiotis Vassilakis Takis (1925–2019), titled Champ magnetique (Magnetic Field), originates from the historic 1982 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 250, Hommage a Aime et Marguerite Maeght (Tribute to Aime and Marguerite Maeght). Published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, under the direction of Aime Maeght, and printed by Imprimerie Moderne du Lion, Paris, this composition embodies Takis’s groundbreaking synthesis of art, science, and energy. In Champ magnetique, Takis visualizes the unseen power of magnetic fields through refined geometric abstraction, transforming invisible natural forces into poetic form. Executed on velin paper, this lithograph measures 15 x 22 inches (38.1 x 55.9 cm), with centerfold, as issued. As issued, it is unsigned and unnumbered, consistent with the authorized publication format. The edition captures Takis’s distinctive approach to kinetic and conceptual art, uniting precision and mysticism in a minimalist visual language. Artwork Details: Artist: Panayiotis Vassilakis Takis (1925–2019) Title: Champ magnetique (Magnetic Field), from Derriere le Miroir, No. 250, Hommage a Aime et Marguerite Maeght (Tribute to Aime and Marguerite Maeght), 1982 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Dimensions: 15 x 22 inches (38.1 x 55.9 cm), with centerfold, as issued Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued Date: 1982 Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: Imprimerie Moderne du Lion, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the 1982 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 250, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris Notes: Excerpted from the folio (translated from French), This special issue of Derriere le Miroir was designed and defined by Aime Maeght in the fall of 1980. He envisioned its publication as a celebration with which artists and writers published since 1946 were to be associated. He also chose Francois Chapon, president of the Reverdy Committee, to write the presentation. This Derriere le Miroir number 250 took the form, after its disappearance on September 5, 1981, of a tribute to Aime Maeght and his wife Marguerite Maeght who died four years earlier. 24 artists agreed to create an original graphic work for this issue which includes the general table of all issues as well as excerpts from texts by 32 writers. Finished printing on June 2, 1982 on the presses of the l'Imprimerie moderne du Lion in Paris. CL examples were printed on velin d'Arches, numbered from I to CL, and some non-commercial examples constituting the original edition. About the Publication: Derriere le Miroir (translated as "Behind the Mirror") was an iconic French art periodical published from 1946 to 1982 by Maeght Editeur, one of the most influential art publishers of the 20th century. Founded by Aime Maeght in Paris, the publication was conceived as a visual and literary collaboration between leading modern artists, poets, and critics. Each issue functioned as both an exhibition catalogue and a work of art in itself—featuring original lithographs printed directly from the artists' stones or plates, alongside essays, poems, and critical commentary. Over the course of 36 years, Derriere le Miroir produced more than 250 issues and showcased an extraordinary roster of artists including Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Joan Miro, Georges Braque, Alexander Calder, Fernand Leger, Pierre Bonnard, Alberto Giacometti, Eduardo Chillida, Ellsworth Kelly, Francis Bacon, Paul Rebeyrolle, Claude Garache, Antoni Tapies, Bram van Velde, Pierre Alechinsky, Pol Bury, Shusaku Arakawa, and Gerard Titus-Carmel. Printed in the ateliers of Mourlot, Arte, and Imprimerie Moderne du Lion, the periodical set new standards for quality in color lithography, combining fine art printing with elegant typography and poetic text. Beyond its visual brilliance, Derriere le Miroir also became a cultural chronicle of postwar European modernism. Each issue coincided with exhibitions held at Galerie Maeght, providing a collectible and widely accessible record of groundbreaking shows. Its integration of image, text, and philosophy created a dialogue between art and literature that elevated the modern art book to new aesthetic heights. Today, Derriere le Miroir remains one of the most sought-after and historically significant art publications, prized by collectors and scholars alike for its craftsmanship, influence, and its role in defining the visual language of 20th-century modernism. The Maeght Foundation in Saint-Paul-de-Vence continues to honor this legacy through exhibitions and archival preservation of the series, affirming Derriere le Miroir's enduring place in the history of modern art and fine art publishing. About the Artist: Panayiotis Vassilakis Takis (1925–2019), known simply as Takis, was a Greek sculptor and visionary pioneer of kinetic and magnetic art whose innovative fusion of science, movement, and form reshaped 20th-century sculpture. Blending technology with poetic intuition, Takis created dynamic works that harnessed magnetic fields, light, and sound, transforming invisible energy into art. His early explorations in Paris during the 1950s placed him among the leading avant-garde figures of his generation, where he developed deep artistic connections with modern masters such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Alexander Calder, Marc Chagall, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Georges Braque, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray. Through his “Signals” and “Telemagnetic” sculptures, Takis bridged modernism and futurism, influencing both kinetic and conceptual art movements. His works are represented in major museum collections, including the Centre Pompidou, Tate Modern, MoMA, and the Guggenheim, and continue to inspire contemporary artists and collectors worldwide. The highest price ever paid for a Takis artwork at auction is approximately $970,000 USD, achieved in 2021 at Sotheby’s Paris for Signal (1968). Takis Champ magnetique, Panayiotis Vassilakis Takis lithograph, Takis Derriere le Miroir, Takis Maeght Editeur Paris, Takis Imprimerie Moderne du Lion, Takis 1982 edition, Takis kinetic art, Takis magnetic field, Takis collectible lithograph, Takis French modernist, Takis Maeght Paris publication.

Creator:
Panayiotis Vassilakis (1925 - 2019, Greek)
Creation Year:
1982
Dimensions:
Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)
Medium:
Lithograph
Movement & Style:
Modern
Period:
1980-1989
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Southampton, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1465216701662

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