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Arman More Art

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
Untitled with paint brushes

Untitled with paint brushes

By Arman

Located in London, GB

Inscribed on the reverse with the archive number C396 ARCH 274. perspex box: 217.5 x 176 x 13.2 cm. This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

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Arman Saxophone Table Base, Polished Bronze Sculpture, Signed 1989
Arman Saxophone Table Base, Polished Bronze Sculpture, Signed 1989

Arman Saxophone Table Base, Polished Bronze Sculpture, Signed 1989

By Arman

Located in Paris, FR

This striking table base by French-American artist Arman (1928–2005) embodies the spirit of his celebrated “Accumulations” and “Colères” series, where everyday objects are reimagined...

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Violin Concerto Hand Signed Mixed media Arman Assemblage Collage New Years Card
Violin Concerto Hand Signed Mixed media Arman Assemblage Collage New Years Card

Violin Concerto Hand Signed Mixed media Arman Assemblage Collage New Years Card

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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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Metal

Pair of African-Inspired Gilded Bronze Candleholders by Arman
Pair of African-Inspired Gilded Bronze Candleholders by Arman

Pair of African-Inspired Gilded Bronze Candleholders by Arman

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Located in Paris, FR

Striking and sculptural, this exceptional pair of bronze candleholders by French artist Arman (1928–2005) captures the essence of his iconic accumulation technique. Created from an i...

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Arman African Candlestick Sculpture, Gilded Bronze, Limited Edition
Arman African Candlestick Sculpture, Gilded Bronze, Limited Edition

Arman African Candlestick Sculpture, Gilded Bronze, Limited Edition

By Arman

Located in Paris, FR

2003 Edition of 99 copies + 15 EA +15 HC + 30 copies numebered /XXX. Signed « Arman » and numbered on the gilded bronze. Referenced in Denyse Durand-Ruel Archives under Nr 7698. Referenced at the Arman Studio in New York under NR APA# 7030.03.006. 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 More Art

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Bronze

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