Arman Posters

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.

Creator: Arman

Mid-1970s Original Vintage French Festival Poster, 'Festival D'automne', 1973

$1,040Sale Price / item|20% Off

Mid-1970s Original Vintage French Festival Poster, 'Festival D'automne', 1973

By Arman

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Mid-1970s original vintage French festival poster, 'Festival D'automne', 1973 Artist: Arman Dimensions: 158 x 109 cm Year: 1973.

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1970s French International Style Vintage Arman Posters

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Paper

1973 Enter the Dragon Original Vintage Poster

$1,729

H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in

1973 Enter the Dragon Original Vintage Poster

By Bob Peak

Located in Winchester, GB

Widely considered one of, if not the greatest martial arts films of all time. Enter the Dragon is a 1973 martial arts film produced by and starring Bruce Lee. The film, which co-star...

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1970s Vintage Arman Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Chinese Propanda Poster, Warmly Hail...1970s

$850Sale Price|71% Off

H 42.5 in W 30.75 in D 1 in

Original Vintage Chinese Propanda Poster, Warmly Hail...1970s

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT To reduce shipping cost, this will be shipped unframed. An original vintage Chinese propaganda poster with "Warmly Hail the Successful Opening of the 4th People's Congress" ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Arman Posters

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Acrylic, Paper

1973 Jimi Hendrix (A Film About) Original Vintage Poster

$1,150

H 31.5 in W 23.6 in D 0.1 in

1973 Jimi Hendrix (A Film About) Original Vintage Poster

Located in Winchester, GB

Directed by Joe Boyd, Gary Weis and John Head, "Jimi Hendrix" or "A Film About Jimi Hendrix" was released in 1973 and followed the titular guitar and rock & roll icon between 1967 an...

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1970s French Vintage Arman Posters

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Paper

1989 BMW - Open Air Festival Original Vintage Poster

$623

H 23.2 in W 33 in D 0.1 in

1989 BMW - Open Air Festival Original Vintage Poster

Located in Winchester, GB

Reading "Open-Air-Festival", this brilliant poster features the BMW Z1 convertible which was produced in small numbers between 1989 and 1991, the 1989 325i convertible and the 1989 B...

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1980s German Vintage Arman Posters

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Paper

1973 Jimi Hendrix (A Film About) Original Vintage Poster

$840

H 27 in W 21 in D 0.1 in

1973 Jimi Hendrix (A Film About) Original Vintage Poster

Located in Winchester, GB

Directed by Joe Boyd, Gary Weis and John Head, "Jimi Hendrix" or "A Film About Jimi Hendrix" was released in 1973 and followed the titular guitar and rock & roll icon between 196...

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1970s American Vintage Arman Posters

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Paper

Alex Katz - American Dance Festival 1979 Original Vintage Poster

$942

H 29.5 in W 19.5 in D 0.1 in

Alex Katz - American Dance Festival 1979 Original Vintage Poster

By Alex Katz

Located in Winchester, GB

Brilliant poster promoting the American Dance Festival 1979. With artwork from American Figurative artist Alex Katz, this brilliant monochrome piece captures the kinetic energy and m...

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1970s American Vintage Arman Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Mid Century Travel Poster Graz Austria Summer Festivals d'Ete

$1,288

H 33.08 in W 23.23 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Mid Century Travel Poster Graz Austria Summer Festivals d'Ete

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel advertising poster for the Summer Festivals d'Ete Graz Styrie Autriche Austria opera concert spectacle plain air representations from 25 June to 15 July 1956 ...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arman Posters

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Paper

1973 Jimi Hendrix 'A Film About' Original Vintage Poster

$1,112

H 31.5 in W 23.6 in D 0.1 in

1973 Jimi Hendrix 'A Film About' Original Vintage Poster

Located in Winchester, GB

Directed by Joe Boyd, Gary Weis and John Head, "Jimi Hendrix" or "A Film About Jimi Hendrix" was released in 1973 and followed the titular guitar and rock & roll icon between 1967 an...

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1970s Vintage Arman Posters

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Linen, Paper

1973 Pablo Picasso - Festival D'Avignon Original Vintage Poster

$1,146

H 30.2 in W 20.5 in D 0.1 in

1973 Pablo Picasso - Festival D'Avignon Original Vintage Poster

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Winchester, GB

Featuring a typical cubist sketch from the same year "The Young Painter, this stunning and rare poster was created in 1973 for a Pablo Picasso exhibition at the Au Palais De Papes fo...

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1970s French Vintage Arman Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Theatre Festival Poster Ruhr Festival Art Exhibition Modernism

$746

H 33.08 in W 23.23 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Theatre Festival Poster Ruhr Festival Art Exhibition Modernism

Located in London, GB

Original vintage theatre festival poster - Ruhrfestspiele Recklinghausen 1969 Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund (DGB) Kunst als Spiel Spiel als Kunst Stadtis...

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1960s German Vintage Arman Posters

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Paper

1973 Dionne Warwick - Honolulu Original Vintage Poster

$1,268

H 25 in W 18 in D 0.1 in

1973 Dionne Warwick - Honolulu Original Vintage Poster

Located in Winchester, GB

This stunning poster and rare poster designed by K. Pascoe for the legendary Dionne Warwick's concert at the Honolulu International Center Arena in Hawaii. The concert was held on Ma...

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1970s American Vintage Arman Posters

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Paper

1973 The Wicker Man Original Vintage Poster

$1,695

H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in

1973 The Wicker Man Original Vintage Poster

Located in Winchester, GB

"The Wicker Man", released in 1973 and directed by Robin Hardy, stars Edward Woodward as a devout police sergeant investigating a disappearance on a remote pagan island, opposite Chr...

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1970s American Vintage Arman Posters

Materials

Linen, Paper

Arman posters for sale on 1stDibs.

Arman posters are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Arman posters, although red editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider posters by and Celestino Piatti. Prices for Arman posters can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,300 and can go as high as $1,300, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,300.

Questions About Arman Posters

Where did Arman Fernandez work?
1 Answer
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.

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