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'The Pilgrimage to the Black Rock' (Burning Man) Edition 2/10, 20x30cm, 2016, Color-Print, printed on Velvet Watercolor, 310gsm, Bright White, Acid Free, Signature label and Certificate. About Tao Ruspoli (born 7 November 1975) is an Italian-American filmmaker, photographer, and musician. Background He is the second son of occasional actor and aristocrat Prince Alessandro Ruspoli, 9th Prince of Cerveteri by Austrian-American actress Debra Berger. Tao was born in Bangkok, Thailand and raised in Rome and Los Angeles. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Career Moviemaker magazine singled out Ruspoli as one of the 10 Young Filmmakers To Watch in its spring 2008 issue. His feature narrative debut, Fix, was one of 10 feature films to screen in competition at the 2008 Slamdance Film Festival and soon afterward at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival where Ruspoli was awarded the Heineken Red Star Award for 'most innovative and progressive filmmaker.' Fix also won the Festival Award for Best Film at the 2008 Brooklyn Film Festival, Vail Film Festival and the 2008 Twin Rivers Media Festival, as well as other prizes at several international festivals. His most well-known documentary is Just Say Know, a personal discussion of his family's drug addiction. His other films include Flamenco: A Personal Journey, a feature length documentary about the flamenco way of life as it is lived by Gypsies in the south of Spain. He has directed a number of other short documentaries, including El Cable (also about Flamenco), and This Film Needs No Title: A Portrait of Raymond Smullyan (a portrait of the renowned logician, mathematician and concert pianist Raymond Smullyan). Tao founded LAFCO in 2000. The Los Angeles Filmmakers Cooperative, is a bohemian collective of filmmakers and musicians who work out of a converted school bus. Through LAFCO, Tao has produced several films and helped dozens of filmmakers to make their first films and discover the wonders of digital media. His producing credits include the feature film Camjackers, which he also acted in and co-edited. Camjackers won the best editing award at the 44th Ann Arbor Film Festival. Tao is an accomplished flamenco guitar player, and his first CD, FLAMENCO, was released on Mapleshade Records in 2005. He married actress Olivia Wilde in 2003. They divorced in 2011. He currently lives and works in the High Desert, California. He is the co-founder of the Bombay Beach Biennale. The Exaltation of Imagination Photographs and Musings in Defense of Burning Man by Tao Ruspoli The press around Burning Man had gotten so bad that I almost felt embarrassed to be going this year. Even Daniel Pinchbeck, famed psychonaut and burner par excellence, had written a thoughtful piece explaining why, after 15 consecutive years, he wasn’t going back this year: the festival had changed too much-the rich had taken over, it had gone from a relevant and fascinating social experiment to epitomizing the worst elements of capitalist excess. Besides, he seemed to be saying, the world is going through too many crises, both ecological and humanitarian, to justify the extravagance of an event like this. Keith Spencer...

This powerful original 1946 poster by renowned French graphic artist Paul Colin (1892–1985) was created in the aftermath of World War II for the Organisme National d’Aide aux Combattants under the high presidency of General de Gaulle. Titled “Ils Meurent Pour Vous – Victoire” (They Die For You – Victory), the poster is both a commemoration and a call to solidarity. Rendered in Colin’s bold chiaroscuro style, it depicts a kneeling French soldier silhouetted against the dawn sky, his weapon poised towards the horizon. Behind him lie the faint outlines of fallen comrades, underscoring the poster’s solemn message of sacrifice. The simple yet emotionally charged typography conveys urgent patriotism and post-war gratitude. Paul Colin, one of the greatest poster designers of the Art Deco era, was celebrated for his theatre, cabaret, and political works. Here, his graphic precision and emotional clarity serve a national cause, urging public support for veterans who fought and died for liberation. A deeply evocative historical artefact, this poster resonates today as a reminder of France’s liberation struggle and the human cost of victory. It is ideal for collectors of WWII memorabilia...

Sepia Toned Silver Gelatin Photograph of Six Ceremonial Canes from Ancient Tonga 17 x 17 inches, edition of 8/25 signature on face Tonga was once at the center of a vast trading empire stretching...

Woman with Dice is an elegant figurative bronze sculpture by Nando Kallweit. Modelled on modern youthful postures but with a nod to the importance of heritage through the stylised E...

An exquisite mid 19th Century watercolour coastal scene by the skilled Danish painter, Peter Peterson Toft. The landscape is the impressive coastline of the island of Sark, one of th...

Woman with Photo is an elegant figurative bronze sculpture by Nando Kallweit. Modelled on modern youthful postures but with a nod to the importance of heritage through the stylised ...

Edition of 50. Britt Ekland is a striking portrait, on fibre paper, from iconic 20th Century photographer David Steen. Steen’s introduction to photography was as a 15-year-old school...

"Sew What" is a color mezzotint with burin engraving created in an edition of 35. This impression is #6. I love sumptuously designed textiles in both real life and art. Patterns metamorphosing over fabric folds appeal to my interest in modulating rhythmic forms, particularly the swells and swirls of calligraphic stripes. I’m also fascinated by articulated wooden hand models, which appear in many of my paintings. Combining these passions with sewing paraphernalia from my seamstress days provided inspiration for my color mezzotint engraving "Sew What". Carol Wax originally trained to be a classical musician at the Manhattan School of Music but fell in love with printmaking. Soon after she began engraving mezzotints she was asked by the renowned print dealer...

Its dynamic form is reminiscent of an ancient vessel. For American artist Heather Allen Hietala the vessel is a muse; a symbol of solitude, life’s journey and change. Hand formed in ...

Old Days - Peasants in Middle-East in mid-20th Century is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the mid-20th century.  It belongs to a historical album including historical m...

Paper Size: 46 x 30 inches ( 116.84 x 76.2 cm ) Image Size: 46 x 30 inches ( 116.84 x 76.2 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling Supplemental Conditi...

This striking serigraph poster by Michel Granger was created for an exhibition at Galerie Marquet and showcases his signature surrealist style. In this imaginative composition, Grang...

A lone man carrying plastic shopping bags stands defiantly in front of a column of tanks during the Tiananmen Square Massacre, Beijing, China, June 4th 1989. TITLE: Tiananmen Square 1989 PHOTO: Stuart Franklin / Magnum Photos...

This bold and striking original poster, titled “Articles d’importation…”, was produced around 1950 by the French anti-communist organization Paix et Liberté. It stands as a dramatic artifact of Cold War propaganda, emblematic of the ideological battle waged in post-war Europe between democratic capitalism and Soviet-backed communism. The image features a brown briefcase emblazoned with the Soviet hammer and sickle, ominously opened to reveal a pistol and a set of colorful files labeled with the threats allegedly “imported” by communism: Troubles (Unrest) Sabotages Trahisons (Betrayals) Grèves politiques (Political Strikes) Agressions Rendered in bold color contrasts and menacing tones, the poster sends a clear message: communism, according to its creators, brings only violence, subversion, and political destabilization. The visual language is unmistakably designed to provoke anxiety, portraying the ideology not as a political alternative, but as a foreign-born virus—imported to corrupt national unity and peace. The poster was issued by Paix et Liberté, a French anti-communist propaganda group founded in 1950 by Jean-Paul David with backing from U.S. intelligence and support from various centrist and conservative factions in France. The organization was created at a time when the French Communist Party (PCF) enjoyed considerable popularity, particularly among workers and intellectuals, and when the Soviet Union’s influence loomed heavily over Europe. This work is a powerful example of Cold War visual rhetoric, using graphic design as a weapon in the psychological war against ideological opponents. The hammer and sickle becomes not just a symbol of another worldview, but a mark of treachery—its presence inside a briefcase evoking clandestine operations, infiltration, and national betrayal. Artistically, the poster is clean and direct, designed for mass appeal and clarity, much like other propaganda tools of the era. The use of heavy shadows, fiery red text, and the looming black background all contribute to a sense of covert danger and unease. Today, “Articles d’importation…” serves not only as a historical artifact from the peak of Cold War paranoia but also as a critical piece of political graphic art, reminding us how imagery and language can be mobilized to shape public sentiment, sow division, and influence the tides of democracy. Political - Cold war poster...

This picture is included in the cycle of works, Come and see. It was written in 2001 when I was living and working in Kiev, Ukraine. The idea itself appeared much earlier in the mid-...

Toeing the line between the real and the unreal, David Trautrimas' photographic renderings of interior spaces push us to consider the ways that we live today. Conceptually, this ser...

The original Star Wars trilogy, formerly marketed as the Star Wars Trilogy (and colloquially referred to as the 'original trilogy'), is the first set of three films produced in the S...

Open and Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Prints
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"The Beauty of the Uncommon Tools" is from Tony Chirinos' project entitled, "The Precipice", - also released as a book project by Gnomic Book in 2021 - which serves as a photographic...

Title: Still Life VI Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 19.5 x 23 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note: This pai...

Joel Sager (1980) was born in Saint Joseph, Missouri, the son of a minister and a stay-at-home mother who fostered from an early age his love of drawing and painting. It was under th...

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...

Mixed media on paper, Riccardo Mayr is an Italian self-taught painter born in 1970 who lives and works in Geneva, Switzerland. From the very beginning during the nineties, he focuse...

Original poster: FILL UP THE RANKS PILE UP THE MUNITIONS! Artist: F. Gardner. Year: 1915. Horizontal original British WW1 poster. Very good cond...

In contrast to the clenched aggression of earlier works, this nude figure bends low, arm extended and relaxed. The brushwork grows looser, the body more vulnerable. The work conveys ...

Nando Kallweit Steff unique bronze sculpture Dimensions: 14cm tall Serial Unique

9 x 12 inch images, matted at 16 x 20 inches, starting at $1,300 12 x 16 inch images matted at 20 x 24 inches, starting at $1,600 Each successive print in both editions increases by ...

Staging Pictures: Early Polaroids focuses on Stivers' working Polaroid prints, shot with a Hasselblad Polaroid back for instant proofing of lighting and composition of his subjects. ...

Lithograph hand colored realized by Enrico Benaglia. Edition of 120. Hand signed and numbered in pencil.

The French attack 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...

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 ...

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

medium: sublimated prints on aluminum 2 panels; 56 x 43 inches each Edition of 3 Since he was a teenager, Neil Alexander has experienced the world through the lens of his camera...

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...

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...

French Mitrailleuse is an artwork realized by William Holl during the second half of 19th century. Lithograph, printed in 1872 by Milliam Mackenzie, London. Good condition.

Three Guns (test print) By Epi 2025 Signed and dated. A unique test print. Screenprint on arches Aquarelle 300gsm deckle edged natural cotton paper 76 x 56 cm

Willard Dixon, who says "the charm of Still Life painting for the artist lies in the ability to manipulate ones subject matter and in the intimate, direct nature of the painting proc...

Fotografia in bianco e nero alla gelatina ai sali d'argento, Titolo "Esercito al fronte" di Vittorio Buonanno

Volturno October 1th 1860 is an artwork realized in 1860 by the artists Michele and Leonardo Doyen . Lithograph on paper. Signed on plate in the right margin. Printed by Legros and ...

War in South America 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, m...

This sculpture is part of our exhibition America Coast to Coast: Artists of the 1940s. Two Figures, 1949, ebony wood, 24 x 7 x 5 inches, unsigned, but comes from Thomas' daughters and includes a copy of a 1949 photo of this work listing the artist's name, title of work and date Robert Chester Thomas was a California sculptor. A native of Wichita, Kansas, Thomas moved with his family to Southern California as a child. During World War II, he joined the army and served for a time in the European theater. When he returned to California, he studied sculpture with David Green in Pasadena in 1946 and 1947, before taking advantage of the GI Bill in 1948 to study with Ossip Zadkine in Paris. He first exhibited at Galerie St. Placide as part of an exhibition of American artists working in late 1940s Paris...

Uses and Customs - Italian Sharpshooters 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 o...

Original and unique artwork by Russell Young. Screenprint on canvas, unframed dimensions 40 x 57 inches, 2007, from the series "Fame + Shame". Black and white, hand signed by the art...

Italtel Center in 1980s is an original black and white photograph realized by an Anonymous photographer. With the typed notes on the paper attached to the image- Italian description-...

A las armas (To arms) is a poster of the Cuban revolution against the USA. Kalashnikov in hand and ready to fight to defend the revolution. The Commun...

Contact problem.Welcome to NATO, canvas/oil, 80x150 cm, 1976

"Dawn Herders" Karo People, Omo Valley, Ethiopia, 2023 20 x 30 in / Edition of 6 - $4,500 Also available: 32 x 48 in / Edition of 6 - $7,500 40 x 60 in / Edition of 6 - $10,500 5...

Allan Houser Native American Bronze Modernist Sculpture created 1978. Beautiful, large Allan Houser bronze - female figure titled "Waiting." The...

This original watercolor by Dwight Baird, titled Seville, Spain (1982), is a striking early work from the artist’s formative travels through Europe. Painted entirely on location, not...

Jose Marmol "An American Marriage" Hand signed and dated Painted bronze Provenance: Allan Stone Gallery, New York. It came with an inlaid art deco box also signed Marmol. I cannot find any conclusive biography of the artist. Allan Stone (1932–2006) was a legendary American art dealer, collector, and leading authority on Abstract Expressionism. In 1960, he founded the Allan Stone Gallery where he became renowned for his early advocacy of preeminent 20th-century artists. He championed artists such as John Chamberlain, Joseph Cornell, Willem de Kooning, Richard Estes, Arshile Gorky, John Graham, Eva Hesse, Franz Kline, Yasuhide Kobashi, Wayne Thiebaud, and Jack Whitten. He was also known for his zealous and eclectic approach to art collecting, amassing a collection that spanned painting, sculpture, assemblage, collage, folk art, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, furniture, mechanical parts, signs, and bugatti cars. At the time of his death, he had the largest collection of African and Oceanic art in private hands. His clientele included Robert Mallary, John Chamberlain, and Elaine de Kooning, During the gallery's first decade Stone showed established luminaries such as Willem de Kooning, César, Franz Kline, John Chamberlain, Barnett Newman, and Alfred Leslie. He gave first or early shows to Arman, Robert Arneson, Richard Estes, Dorothy Grebenak,Eva Hesse, Robert Ryman, Wayne Thiebaud, and Jack Whitten. The Allan Stone Gallery was one of the few that would see artists and their work without an appointment—a vital lifeline for the inexperienced and unconnected. It was also unconventional in its frequent showings of unknown woman artists and artists of color, such as Eva Hesse, Gerald Jackson, Jack Whitten, Elizabeth King, Sue Miller, Sylvia Lark, Kazuko Inoue, Diana Moore, Oliver Lee Jackson, Mary Lovelace O'Neal and Lorraine...

This pair of male and female brass masks are emblematic of Hagenauer’s highly stylized Art Deco design. The artist’s reductionist approach together with a nod to African tribal shiel...

Kar_Part is an LA native, mechanical engineer product designer turned street artist fueled by a growing frustration with socio-political, economic, and behavioral conditions. His l...

Close helmet. Italian 16th century Elena always wanted to be an artist. As a child in Ukraine, she received a classical art education which she used for over a decade as an archite...

This entire series was inspired by a piece of graffiti by the street artist Banksy in the UK. Nick Stern - who ironically has been called the Banksy of Los Angeles and goes by the s...

Artemis Goddess from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Giovanni Morghen in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good conditions with some folding. ...

"I Am Beautiful" is an original opal stone sculpture by Savheri Chirwa, a contemporary Shona sculptor. This sculpture features an elongated face with textu...

The Soldier's Ballad is a contemporary artwork realized by Max Ernst in 1972. Mixed colored lithograph on Arches Paper. Edited by Manus Presse, Stuttgart 1972. Not signed and not ...

Pavel Shimes (Born in Moscow in 1930) Cat and Bird, 1990 Bronze sculpture 100 x 25 x 25 cm Numbered 3/9 from an edition of 9 Signature, edition and year inscribed in base Published ...

Lithograph on wove paper, signed in the plate. Published by Gihaut Frères, Paris. Printed by Auguste Bry, Paris. A highly detailed lithograph depicting the impressive parade of the...