Arman Sculptures
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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Creator: Arman
Arman Cigar Sculpture
By Arman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Arman "Waiting to Exhale" sculpture, circa 1997.
Accumulation of Cigars encased in Resin, with
incised signature and numbered 77/100.
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French Sculpture of Violins by Artist Arman New Years Gift 1984 For Christofle
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Sculpture representing the “deconstructed” Statue of Liberty by Arman (Armand Fernandez).
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Resin Sculpture Signed Arman
By Arman
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Huge resin sculpture with Flytox inclusions.
Resin is almost perfect turning to the yellow due to age.
Category
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Materials
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ARMAN, Bronze, David or The Secret of Beauty
By Arman
Located in Beaune, FR
Bronze proof with black dark brown patina. Dated on the terrace 1994. Signed and numbered on the base. Draw on 1000 + 10 EA This one features the number 583/1000. Circular foundry stamp: "Romain Barelier". Each proof is unique since it is cut and welded differently. This is a cover of Michelangelo's David kept in the Uffizi Gallery...
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20th Century Arman Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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Arman sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Arman sculptures, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures by Arman were created in the mid-century modern style in france during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by Claude Victor Boeltz, César Baldaccini, and Victor Vasarely. Prices for Arman sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $123,444, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,500.
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- Where did Arman Fernandez work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Arman 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.