Armory Art

Signed and numbered, verso This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. “The Black Eye” continues Michal Chelbin’s exploration of the world of athletes and perfor...

Japanese troops is a b/w photograph on polished paper, dating back to the Second Sino-Japanese conflict, in particular to December 30, 1938. Stamp of Keystone Press Agency and stereotype in German on the back.  The photograph pictures German troops while shooting from a ship.  The Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945) was a military conflict involving Chinese Republic and Japanese Empire. China received economic support from Germany, United States and the Soviet Union.  The conflict began with the Marco Polo Bridge Incident in 1937, during which a dispute between Japanese and Chinese soldiers...

Uses and Customs - Vases is a lithograph on paper realized in 1862. The artwork belongs to the Suite Uses and customs of all the peoples of the universe: " History of the government...

Christian Rothmann ROBOTNICS Series C-Print 2019 Edition S (Edition of 10) 12 x 8.3 inches (30.5 x 21 cm) Signed, dated and numbered verso Other Edition Sizes available: - Edition M (Edition of 6) 35.4 x 23.6 inches (90 x 60 cm) - Edition L (Edition of 6) 47.2 x 31.5 inches (120 x 80 cm) - Edition XL (Edition of 3) 88.8 x 58.8 inches (225 x 150 cm) PUR - Price Upon Request -------------- Since 1979 Christian Rothmann had more than 40 solo and 80 group exhibitions worldwide. Christian Rothmann had guest lectures, residencies, art fairs and biennials in Europe, Japan, USA, Australia and Korea. Christian Rothmann (born 1954 in Kędzierzyn, Poland ) is a painter, photographer, and graphic artist.⁠ ⁠ In 1976 he first studied at the “Hochschule für Gestaltung” in Offenbach, Germany and moved to Berlin in 1977, where he graduated in 1983 at the “Hochschule der Künste”. From 1983 to 1995 he taught at the university as a lecturer and as an artist with a focus on screenprinting and American art history. To date, a versatile body of work has been created, which includes not only paintings but also long-standing photo projects, videos, and public art.⁠ ⁠ Guest lectures, teaching assignments, scholarships and exhibitions regularly lead Rothmann to travel home and abroad.⁠ ------------------------ Rothmann's Robots These creatures date back to another era, and they connect the past and the future. They were found by Christian Rothmann, a Berlin artist, collector and traveler through time and the world: In shops in Germany and Japan, Israel and America, his keen eye picks out objects cast aside by previous generations, but which lend themselves to his own work. In a similar way, he came across a stash of historic toy robots of varied provenance collected by a Berlin gallery owner many years ago. Most of them were screwed and riveted together in the 1960s and 70s by Metal House, a Japanese company that still exists today. In systematically photographing these humanoids made of tin - and later plastic - Rothmann is paraphrasing the idea of appropriation art. Unknown names designed and made the toys, which some five decades on, Rothmann depicts and emblematizes in his extensive photo sequence. In their photographs of Selim Varol's vast toy collection, his German colleagues Daniel and Geo Fuchs captured both the stereotypical and individual in plastic figures that imitate superheroes which were and still are generally manufactured somewhere in Asia. Christian Rothmann looks his robots deep in their artificially stylized, painted or corrugated eyes - or more aptly, their eye slits - and although each has a certain degree of individuality, the little figures remain unknown to us; they project nothing and are not alter egos. Rothmann trains his lens on their faces and expressions, and thus, his portraits are born. Up extremely close, dust, dents, and rust become visible. In other words, what we see is time-traces of time that has passed since the figures were made, or during their period in a Berlin attic, and - considering that he robots date back to Rothmann's childhood - time lived by the photographer and recipients of his pictures. But unlike dolls, these mechanical robots bear no reference to the ideal of beauty at the time of their manufacture, and their features are in no way modeled on a concrete child's face. In this art project the robots appear as figures without a context, photographed face-on, cropped in front of a neutral background and reduced to their qualities of form. But beyond the reproduction and documentation a game with surfaces is going on; our view lingers on the outer skin of the object, or on the layer over it. The inside - which can be found beneath - is to an extent metaphysical, occurring inside the observer's mind. Only rarely is there anything to see behind the robot's helmet. When an occasional human face does peer out, it turns the figure into a robot-like protective casing for an astronaut of the future. If we really stop and think about modern toys, let's say those produced from the mid 20th century, when Disney and Marvel films were already stimulating a massive appetite for merchandising, the question must be: do such fantasy and hybrid creatures belong, does something like artificial intelligence already belong to the broader community of humans and animals? It is already a decade or two since the wave of Tamagotchis washed in from Japan, moved children to feed and entertain their newly born electronic chicks in the way they would a real pet, or to run the risk of seeing them die. It was a new form of artificial life, but the relationship between people and machines becomes problematic when the machines or humanoid robots have excellent fine motor skills and artificial intelligence and sensitivity on a par with, or even greater than that of humans. Luckily we have not reached that point yet, even if Hollywood adaptations would have us believe we are not far away. Rothmann's robots are initially sweet toys, and each toy is known to have a different effect on children and adults. They are conceived by (adult) designers as a means of translating or retelling history or reality through miniature animals, knights, and soldiers. In the case of monsters, mythical creatures, and robots, it is more about creating visions of the future and parallel worlds. Certainly, since the success of fantasy books and films such as Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit, we see the potential for vast enthusiasm for such parallel worlds. Successful computer and online games such as World of Warcraft, or the creation of avatars are also interesting worldwide phenomena of virtual realities that are not only relevant for children and teens. So when a middle-aged Berlin photographic artist (like Christian Rothmann) chooses to study 120 toy robots with great difference in form, it represents a journey back to his own childhood - even if at the time, he played with a steam engine rather than a robot. Once batteries had been inserted, some of the largely male or gender-neutral robots, could flash, shoot, turn around and even do more complicated things. Some can even still do it today - albeit clumsily. This, of course, can only be seen on film, but the artist intends to document that as well; to feature the robots in filmic works of art. The positioning of the figures in the studio is the same as the tableau of pictures in the exhibition room. In this way, one could say Rothmann deploys one robot after the other. This systematic approach enables a comparative view; the extreme enlargement of what are actually small and manageable figures is like the macro vision of insects whose fascinating, sometimes monster-like appearance only becomes visible when they are blown up a hundredfold. The same thing goes for the robots; in miniature form, they seem harmless and cute, but if they were larger than humans and made noises to match, they would seem more threatening. Some of the tin figures...

Isaac Kahn, Lithuanian (1950 - ) - Horse Plate, Year: 1996, Medium: Bronze Plaque, Edition: 15/99, Size: 15.75 x 15.75 in. (40.01 x 40.01 cm)

Miscellany circa 1990 by Christopher Simon Sykes A wall of discarded implements, including a large scythe, in the attics at Doddington Hall, Lincolnshire circa 1990 This beautiful...

This is a gorgeous hand-carved white marble object. The marble is polished and has an amazing tactile feeling. This piece is celebrates our conne...

Three Days Of The Condor - Original 1975 Lobby Card #3 Vintage 1975 Three Days Of The Condor lobby card of Robert Redford pointing his pistol Framing options available: Black, brow...

This is an original World War II poster designed by renowned illustrator David Stone Martin, issued as OWI Poster No. 8 by the U.S. Office of War Informat...

Oliver Dennett Grover Grand Canal, 1926 Signed and dated lower left Oil on canvas 24 x 30 inches Grover's family relocated to Chicago during his childhood. There, he dedicated a si...

Target John Hardy, American (1923–2014) Oil on Canvas, signed lower left Size: 68 x 102.5 in. (172.72 x 260.35 cm)

May 6, 1976 -Friuli earthquake is a black and white vintage photo, realized in May 8, 1976. Good conditions and aged. It belongs to a historical and nostalgic album including histo...

Jean COULOT (1928 - 2010) Carnival of Venice Original screen print Handsigned in pencil Numbered / 60 ex On vellum 22 x 20 cm (c. 9 x 8 in) Excellent condition

Clayton Knight drew a careful rendering of the plane -- even showing how it would look in the air as it banked. Edward Stinson was an accomplished, eve...

Khartoum Market is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the early 20th century by M. Venieris.  The scene is meticulously captured.

This circa 1915 French wartime propaganda poster is a striking example of World War I-era rationing efforts, emphasizing collective sacrifice and equitable distribution. Designed under the direction of the Comité de Prévoyance et d’Économies, this poster encouraged the French population to ration essential goods, particularly sugar, during the war. At the heart of the artwork is a symbolic sugar loaf, partially cut by a saber, visually reinforcing the message of dividing resources fairly. The text reads: "Avec la carte, nous en aurons peu – mais nous en aurons tous." ("With the ration card, we will have little – but we will all have some.") This message aimed to instill a sense of national solidarity and compliance with rationing policies. The lower inscription, "Casse aujourd’hui ton sucre en deux pour en avoir demain?" ("Break your sugar in half today to have some tomorrow?"), serves as a direct appeal to personal responsibility in wartime resource management. The bold yet simple color scheme (blue, red, black, and beige) gives the poster a striking visual identity, making it both an effective propaganda piece and a historically significant artifact. This rare wartime poster is a powerful reminder of civilian resilience and the role of public cooperation in wartime economies. Due to its historical importance and striking design, it remains highly collectible, particularly among WWI memorabilia...

TECHNICAL INFORMATION Shepard Fairey God Saves & Satan Invests 2013 Screenprint 24 x 18 in. A.P. Pencil signed & numbered Condition: This wor...

TECHNICAL INFORMATION Shepard Fairey Duality of Humanity #4 2009 Screenprint 18 x 24 in. Artist Proof A.P. Pencil signed & numbered C...

Women Working -Women's Rights  Photos is a vintage black and white photograph realized in the1960s in Italy, it belongs to album of women rights, protests, manifestation for their ri...

The French Trench is an artwork realized by Auguste Raffet (1804-1860) in the 1860s. Belongs to the series "Souvenir d'Italie - Expédition de Rome". Lithograph, signed and dated by...

Ghisi's original poster for Invicta - 17 Jewels Antimagnetic Swiss stands as a rare and historical gem, offering a captivating glimpse into the world of horological elegance and Swis...

A sculpture that seems to compress the noise of history into a dense, silent form. In this striking bronze composition, Fernando Cermán constructs a sculptural body through the obses...

In the Bar is a China Ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1945 ca. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good conditions with some folding. Mino Maccari (Siena, 19...

Historical Photo is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the 1960s. It belongs to historical album including photo reportages of historical moment and political events, metic...

"Pink & Green Roses" is an original oil painting on panel, capturing three pale green roses with pink edges, captured in stylized realism. Bio: Jen focused seriously on ballet and ...

Original Art by Sergio Lazo "Won't Be Long" Mixed Media on Canvas 48" x 60" 2017 :: Painting :: Pop-Art :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signe...

Lithograph hand watercolored. Belongs to the Series "Atlante di Botanica popolare ossia Illustrazione di Piante Notevoli di ogni famiglia" (Atlas of popular botany or illustration o...

These paintings reflect the love Nancy Baker has for combining classical imagery with an image that is strange. The most direct example is in Alien Nation where i have a potter at a ...

This vintage advertising poster promotes Continental's durable "fortes toiles" (strong fabrics) tire, emphasizing its strength and suitability for heavy, fast vehicles. The design is...

DIRTY HARRY (1971) Vintage poster created for the first Japanese release of the Don SIEGEL directed thriller starring Clint EASTWOOD * Format: B2: 20×28 inches (51×73 cm) * Condit...

1934 original poster by Pierre Fix-Masseau stands as a testament to the artistry of the era and the innovative spirit of Renault. Titled "2 Huiles Renault d'Hiver" this poster is a v...

Vivan Bewick British Valentine Tank Gouache 6 x 9 cm Signed to the reverse. This striking miniature gouache depicts a British Valentine tank rolling through the desolate no ma...

War in Algeria is a Vintage Photo photograph realized in the 1960s. Good conditions and aged.

Barber's brush - Limited edition pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm, 2016 - Limited Editions of 15 Image size : 10" x 8" ( the white margin is not counted) Pr...

Original UK Lobby Card of Peter Hunt´s movie "James Bond 007 - On her majesty's secret service", UK 1969. Actors: Keywords: James Bond, 007, action, Thriller,...

Le cigare bleu is a contemporary artwork realized by the artist Fifo Stricker in 1985. Mixed colored aquatint and etching.  Hand signed and dated by the artist on the lower right m...

Beautiful poster of the XIth International Exhibition of Surrealism, presented in December 1965 at the galerie de l'Œil in Paris. André Robert Breton ( 1896 - 1966 ) was a French writer and poet. He is best known as the co-founder, leader and principal theorist of Surrealism. His writings include the first Manifesto of Surrealism of 1924, in which he defined Surrealism as "pure psychic automatism". Alongside his role as leader of the Surrealist movement, he authored such famous books as Nadja and L'Amour fou. These activities, combined with his critical and theoretical work on writing and the visual arts, made André Breton...

This photo poster was made by Stuart Franklin, a British photojournalist who became famous through this photo. Nicknamed the Tiananmen Square Man or "Tank Man...

Original UK Lobby Card of John Glen´s movie "James Bond 007 - Never say never again", UK 1984. Actors: Sean Connery Keywords: James Bond, 007, a...

Bowling - American Vintage Photograph is an original black and white photograph realized in the U.S in the mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century. With th...

The Sudanese  is a black and white vintage photo, realized in Mid 20th Century. Good conditions and aged. It belongs to a historical and nostalgic album including historical moment...

Archery, Olympic Games Beijing 2008 is a lithograph print realized by Gianmarco Montesano.  Limited edition of 260. Hand signed and numbered in pencil. This artwork is from the por...

Burned car is a black and white vintage photo, realized in January 18th. 1960. The photo depicts a car burned during a test of protective barriers under the Ariccia bridge, near Rom...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Tercero', 2017 oil and acrylic on canvas, 76.8 x 76.8 in. (195 x 195 cm.) ID: VAL-314 Unframed Luis Miguel Valdés, Biography Luis Miguel Valdés, a ...

The Battle is a vintage black and white photograph realized in the early 20th Century. Good conditions.

"Toma Mask, Guinea" is a carved wooden mask from Africa and created in c. 1900. The painting has worn away, but around the eyes the painting is easier to see...

Le Plan Orsec is a black and white vintage photo, realized in November 15th 1960. The photo depicts a general overwiew of the disaster in Bonneuil, near Paris, and the use of Civil ...

The Performers is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1970s.  Good conditions and aged. It belongs to a historical and nostalgic album including historical moments, places...

Surgical Instruments is part of the suite realized by Lorenz Heister in the series of Institutiones Chirurgicae, Amsterdam, Janssonius-Waesberg, 1750. Etching on paper. The work be...

May 6, 1976 -Friuli earthquake- Gemona is a black and white vintage photo, realized in May 13, 1976. Good conditions and aged. It belongs to a historical and nostalgic album includ...

Vintage Photo. The Italian Actress Lauretta Masiero in a scene from the Italian television miniseries "Le Avventura di Laura Storm".

Original poster created by Wladimir Flem. Wladimir Flem was born in 1910 and was primarily inspired creatively by the 1930s. The period of the 1930s was characterized by the conflict between many political ideologies, including Marxist socialism, capitalist democracy and the totalitarianism of communism and fascism. Surrealism continued to dominate in Europe and had an international influence. Artists such as Frida Kahlo and Diego Riviera...

Beautiful poster of Paul Colin to participate in blood donation. Paul Colin is an artist, graphic designer and painter of theater. During his life, he created more than 1900 posters ...

Carlo Prior, Cuba- Historical Photo is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the 1960s. It belongs to historical album including photo reportages of historical moment and poli...

Red Marble Woman is a giant contemporary sculpture realized by Paolo Guiotto in 1970s. Realized by the Sculpor in Tripontic Marble or Peacock Eye, variation red. Ideal for outdoor ...

Denied Warhol Guns (Silver) Painting on canvas by Charles Lutz Silkscreen and Aluminum paint on canvas with artist's Denied stamp of the Andy Warhol Art Au...

Digital C-print Signed and numbered, verso (Edition of 10) This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City.

Old days Photo - Church is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the mid-20th century. Good conditions and aged. It belongs to a historical and Nostalgic album including his...

Old Days  - Weapons in Shanghai is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the mid-20th century.  It belongs to a historical album including historical moments, royal families,...

Soldiers is a vintage photograph realized in the mid-20th Century. Good conditions.