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Arman Mixed Media

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
Red and blue paint tubes. Mixed Media
By Arman
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled Acrylic and paint tubes on resine ​ Provenance : - Galerie Bernart, Antwerp - former collection of the Dutch Cobra artist Corneille (Cornelius van ...
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1970s Modern Arman Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Arman: Filetto Al Barolo - Barolo - New York, NY, Limited edition Artist Plate
By Arman
Located in New York, NY
Arman Filetto Al Barolo - Barolo - New York, NY, 1998 Ceramic Plate Signed in plate, Artist signature fired into the plate on the front and back and numbered 157 from the edition of 1000. (far fewer made) 10 3/10 inches diameter by 1/4 inches height Unframed Very rare as only a fraction were actually made, and many were thought to have been lost after 9/11. Makes a memorable and very special gift! This beautiful, extremely rare limited edition, signed and numbered bowl...
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1990s Abstract Arman Mixed Media

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Ceramic, Screen, Porcelain

Magnetism II
By Arman
Located in Miami, FL
Magnetism II, 1991 Accumulation of acrylic paint, brushes, and broken cello on canvas on board. An acrylic box is included over the piece for protection 55 x 42 x 7 in
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1990s Abstract Arman Mixed Media

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Canvas, Acrylic, Board

Monochrome Accumulation No. 3001
By Arman
Located in New York, NY
Monochrome Accumulation No. 3001, 1988 by Arman (1928-2005) Acrylic paint tubes and acrylic paint on canvas 40 ¼ x 32 ⅞ inches framed (102.235 x 83.5025 cm) 36 ¼ x 28 ¾ inches unframed (92.075 x 73.025 cm) Inscribed (SA) and numbered (3001) on the reverse Provenance: A.H. Graphics, Stockholm Private Collection, Europe Sotheby's, London, Contemporary Art, 20 March 1997, Lot 74 Description: This mixed media work titled "Monochrome Accumulation No. 3001" by Armand Pierre Fernandez, typically styled as "Arman," is a brilliant collage of found objects and traditional painting techniques. The bright, monochromatic yellow...
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1980s Abstract Arman Mixed Media

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Violin Concerto Hand Signed Mixed media Arman Assemblage Collage New Years Card
By Arman
Located in Surfside, FL
Arman, French/American (1928-2005) 2003 mixed media paint on found metal in a cardboard cut out of a violin inscribed to interior signed lower right and signed to the interior 'Arman...
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Early 2000s Abstract Arman Mixed Media

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Metal

Arman Aqua Frago Sculpture Accumulation of Paint Tubes in Plexiglas Box
By Arman
Located in Paris, FR
2004 Acrylic and tubes of paint on superimposed Plexiglas plates. Edition of 99 copies + 40 EA + 30 copies I/XXX à XXX/XXX. Signed and numbered x/99 lower right. Referenced in the A.R.M.A.N. Foundation No. 5944 Referenced in the Denyse Durand-Ruel Archives under No. 10.508. Arman is a Franco-American artist best known for his unique style of found object sculpture known as accumulations. Inspired by the philosophy and aesthetics of Dadaism, he brings together forks, instruments and teapots in display cases. A member of Nouveau Réalisme alongside Yves Klein and Jean Tinguely, among others, he responds to the emergence of Pop art through his own critique of consumption, waste and mass production, particularly in his series "Poubelles" in the early 1960s. For his famous and monumental sculpture "Long-Term Parking" (1982), the artist piles up 60 cars...
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Early 2000s Arman Mixed Media

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Plexiglass, Acrylic

Arman 100 Violins Original Edition with Bronze Violins Accumulated in Resin
By Arman
Located in Paris, FR
2004 Accumulation of miniature bronze violins embedded in polyester resin. Edition of 99 copies + 20 AP + 20 HC + 30 I/XXX. Signed and numbered in resin....
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Early 2000s Arman Mixed Media

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Bronze

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Located in Paris, FR
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Find a wide variety of authentic Arman mixed media available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of mixed media to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of orange and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Arman in paint, acrylic paint, plastic and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Arman mixed media, so small editions measuring 6 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Stanley Boxer, Armand Avril, and Hilla Rebay von Ehrenwiesen. Arman mixed media prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,000 and tops out at $63,472, while the average work can sell for $13,007.
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