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Arman Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

French, 1928-2005
Arman was born in Nice, France, in 1928, and showed a talent for painting and drawing as a child. He studied at the the Ecole Nationale des Art Décoratifs in Nice followed by studies at the École du Louvre in Paris. In his early years he focused on abstract paintings. Then, in 1957, he became interested in common objects as works of art. He first did what came to be called his "allures d"objet" (object impressions), where he would dip an object into paint and press it on canvas thus leaving the object's shadow or impression. Then he decided the object itself was worth paying attention to and started to treat them in his own way. His intention was to remove the material purpose of an object so that its only remaining function was to "feed the mind" as a work of art. What better way to achieve that result than by breaking, slicing or even burning objects such as violins, telephones, typewriters or even whole cars? He also made objects useless by accumulating them, such as 2,000 wristwatches in a Plexiglass box that all kept different time. Once emotionally detached from the circumstances associated with a broken object, the viewer could grow to appreciate its abstract beauty; so, in a sense, Arman was literally teaching that things one never thought could be regarded as attractive could indeed turn out to be so. Through this achievement, Arman gained worldwide recognition and is regarded as one of the most prolific and inventive creators of the late 20th century. His work can be found in the collections of numerous museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Tate Gallery in London and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Arman’s work has also been exhibited in galleries, museums and public spaces worldwide including the Musée D’Art Contemporain in Tehran, Iran; the Museum of Art in Tel Aviv, Israel; the Musée Des Arts Decoratifs and Opéra De Paris in France; the La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art in California; and the Museum of Arts and Design and the Guggenheim in New York He died in 2005 in New York.
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Artist: Arman
Watch Gears, Ink Drawing
Watch Gears, Ink Drawing

Watch Gears, Ink Drawing

By Arman

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Arman Title: Watch Gears Year: circa 1979 Medium: Ink on Paper Drawing, signed l.r. Paper Size: 25 x 19 inches Frame Size: 34 x 27.5 inches

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Boom Boom (Guns) mid century print, New York International portfolio S/N 1960s
Boom Boom (Guns) mid century print, New York International portfolio S/N 1960s

Boom Boom (Guns) mid century print, New York International portfolio S/N 1960s

By Arman

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Arman Boom Boom (unique variation from New York International Portfolio), 1965 Screenprint with pencil additions. Pencil signed and numbered 12/225 on the front Published by Chiron ...

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Arman drawings and watercolor paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Arman drawings and watercolor paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Arman in ink, pen, permanent marker and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Pop Art style. Not every interior allows for large Arman drawings and watercolor paintings, so small editions measuring 10 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Tom Shelton, David Kramer, and Jo Yarrington. Arman drawings and watercolor paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,800 and tops out at $25,000, while the average work can sell for $7,000.

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