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Arman Figurative 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
A Shouting Color
A Shouting Color

A Shouting Color

By Arman

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Unique artwork - Shattered violin. Artwork size: 96x55x6 cm. Frame size 126x81x6 cm. Free shipment worldwide. Arman explores reality. He strives to transform and sublimate artefact...

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1990s Contemporary Arman Figurative Paintings

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Color Scale
Color Scale

ArmanColor Scale, 1991

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Color Scale

By Arman

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Unique artwork Free shipment worldwide. Arman explores reality. He strives to transform and sublimate artefacts into works of art. Everyday objects become poetry for the eye. Forks...

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1990s Contemporary Arman Figurative Paintings

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Find a wide variety of authentic Arman figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Arman in canvas, fabric, acrylic paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the post-war style. Not every interior allows for large Arman figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 24 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Inji EFFLATOUN, Nathan Oliveira, and Francis Plummer. Arman figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $21,025 and tops out at $21,025, while the average work can sell for $21,025.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Arman Fernandez worked at the Bushido Kai Judo Club in Madrid, Spain, and served as a medical orderly for the French Army during the Indo-China War before becoming an artist. You'll find a variety of Arman Fernandez art on 1stDibs.