Bernar Venet creates large-scale site-specific installations, works of avant-garde performance art and other provocative pieces that have earned him a place among France’s most significant Conceptual artists. He is also known for his abstract and figurative drawings, as well as abstract sculptures.
Venet was born in 1941 in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence in southern France as Bernard Venet. In 1958, he attended EMAP Villa Thiole in Nice and decided to pursue an artistic career. Venet moved to New York City in 1961 and started to garner recognition for his monochromatic tar paintings and coal sculptures. It was during this period that he dropped the “d” from his first name.
In 1971, Venet took a break from making art and spent some time teaching art theory at the University of Paris. He decided to resume his artistic work in 1976 and showed his work the following year at Kassel, Germany’s “documenta 6,” a contemporary art exhibition that has featured the likes of Berenice Abbott, Diane Arbus, Willem de Kooning and others. Around this time, Venet pivoted to working with wood and created a series of reliefs called “Arcs, Angles and Straight Lines.” The National Endowment of the Arts recognized Venet with a grant in 1979.
The grant kicked off two decades of exhibitions throughout Europe, the United States, Asia and South America. To date, Venet has participated in more than 40 public sculpture exhibitions and created monumental installations in cities around the globe, including Berlin, Denver, Auckland, Geneva, Austin, Tokyo, Vancouver and more.
In 2005, the Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur awarded him with the highest order of merit in France. He was also awarded the International Sculpture Center Lifetime Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture in 2016. Venet’s works are held in the collections of leading museums around the world including the Museum of Modern Art, the Guggenheim, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Centre Pompidou.
Venet lives and works between New York City and Le Muy.
On 1stDibs, find original Bernar Venet paintings, prints, sculptures and more.
$31,169Sale Price|22% Off
Two Indeterminate Lines - Contemporary, 21st Century, Etching, Black, Edition
By Bernar Venet
Located in Zug, CH
Bernar Venet, Two Indeterminate Lines Contemporary, 21st Century, Etching, Black, Edition Etching (Portfolio of 3) Edition of 50, plus 4 AP Edition number WHE 4/4 (World House Editio...
Etching
$31,169Sale Price|20% Off
Indeterminate Line - Contemporary, 21st Century, Etching, Black, Limited Edition
By Bernar Venet
Located in Zug, CH
Bernar Venet, Indeterminate Line Contemporary, 21st Century, Etching, Black, Limited Edition Etching (Portfolio of 3) Edition of 60 94 x 102.9 cm (37 x 40.5 in) 94 x 110.5 cm (37 x 4...
Etching
Bernar Venet, Position of an Undetermined, Line, Minimalist lithograph signed/N
By Bernar Venet
Located in New York, NY
Bernar Venet Position of an Undetermined, Line, ca. 1979 Lithograph Hand signed and numbered 4/100 by the artist on the front 11 1/2 × 8 1/4 inches Unframed This lovely lithograph is...
Lithograph
$83,917
Bernar Venet Position of Three Undetermined Lines Charcoal and Collage on Paper
By Bernar Venet
Located in Paris, FR
1984 Unique artwork Charcoal, cardboard, collage on paper Signed, dated and titled lower right Registered under the inventory number bv84d5 at Bernar Venet Studio 70.5 x 113.5 cm ...
Paper, Charcoal, Cardboard
$1,500
Bernar Venet, Acute Uneven Angles (A), Gravure aquatint burnishing and Drypoint
By Bernar Venet
Located in New York, NY
Bernar Venet Acute Uneven Angles (A), 2016 Direct gravure, aquatint, burnishing and drypoint. Pencil signed and numbered 42 from the limited edition of 75 by the artist on the front ...
Etching, Aquatint, Engraving
Sit on Steel, European Minimalist poster, Hand Signed & Inscribed to Nadine
By Bernar Venet
Located in New York, NY
Bernar Venet Sit on Steel (Hand Signed & Inscribed), 1991 Offset lithograph poster. hand signed. dated. dedicated. Boldly signed, dated and inscribed in silver sharpie on the front 26 3/4 × 18 1/4 inches Unframed Rare vintage poster, hand signed and dedicated by Bernar Venet to the legendary sculptor Isaac Witkin...
Lithograph, Offset, Permanent Marker
$350
Bernar Venet Sculpture (Monograph - hand signed and inscribed to Kevin by Venet)
By Bernar Venet
Located in New York, NY
Bernar Venet Sculpture (Monograph - hand signed and inscribed), 2013 Lavishly illustrated hardback monograph with dust jacket (signed and inscri...
Paper, Mixed Media, Permanent Marker, Lithograph, Offset
$113,888
72.5° Arcs
By Bernar Venet
Located in Paris, FR
Black patina steel sculpture 70 x 43 x 30 cm Title engraved at base of work To achieve a flawless curve, 72.5° Arcs is based on the fundamental principles of Euclidean geometry. Fol...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$24,360Sale Price|31% Off
Random Combination of Indeterminate Lines - Contemporary, 21st Century, Etching
By Bernar Venet
Located in Zug, CH
Bernar Venet, Random Combination of Indeterminate Lines Contemporary, 21st Century, Etching Etching (Portfolio of 6) Edition of 50 68.5 x 91 cm (27 x 35.7 in) Each is signed and numb...
Etching
$11,221Sale Price|27% Off
Effondrement - Contemporary, 21st Century, Etching, Black, White, Edition
By Bernar Venet
Located in Zug, CH
Bernar Venet, Effondrement Contemporary, 21st Century, Etching, Black, White, Edition Etching (Portfolio of 2) Edition of 40 76.2 x 94.9 cm (30 x 37...
Etching
Ligne droites – Dispersions
By Bernar Venet
Located in Paris, FR
The artist's first and only tapestry, this woven work undeniably represents a major break in his practice, marking his desire to explore new territories. It is not a matter of retran...
Textile
$38,961
Arcs: Uneven Angles (Portfolio of 2) by Bernar Venet, Etchings, Limited edition
By Bernar Venet
Located in Zug, CH
Bernar Venet Arcs: Uneven Angles (Portfolio of 2) 2017 2 Etchings 202.5 × 134 cm (79.7 × 52.8 in) Signed and numbered Edition of 30 In mint condition Prints are offered unframed, ed...
Etching
$21,818
Grib - Contemporary, 21st Century, Etching, Black, Limited Edition, Portfolio
By Bernar Venet
Located in Zug, CH
Bernar Venet, Grib Contemporary, 21st Century, Etching, Black, Limited Edition, Portfolio Etching (Portfolio of 3) Edition of 60 72.4 cm x 109.6 cm ...
Etching
Price Upon Request
236.5˚ Arc x 4, Rolled Steel Sculpture by Bernar Venet
By Bernar Venet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large indoor/outdoor welded iron sculpture by Bernar Venet circa 1990. An iconic modern art sculpture of iron with black patina, title stamped ...
Steel
Untitled
By Piero Dorazio
Located in Summit, NJ
Gorgeous aquatint in reds and oranges by Piero Dorazio (Italian 1927-2005). This aquatint is on heavy "Umbria" Fabriano paper. It is signed and dated 1964 in the lower margin in penc...
Aquatint
$600
H 25.75 in W 19.5 in
Galerie Maeght /// Abstract Geometric Ellsworth Kelly Minimalism Modern Paris
By Ellsworth Kelly
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Ellsworth Kelly (American, 1923-2015) Title: "Galerie Maeght" Year: 1958 Medium: Original Lithograph, Exhibition Poster on light wove paper Limited edition: Unknown Printer: ...
Lithograph
$519Sale Price|20% Off
H 38 in W 23 in D 0.05 in
Original Air France Greece (Grece) vintage travel poster
By Georges Mathieu
Located in Spokane, WA
Original Air France Grece vintage travel poster. Linen-backed original travel poster by Air France to Greece. Stylized Greek columns and the Parthenon in Athens, Greece sit on a mediterranean blue background. Very good condition, A- Ready to frame. Edges were trimmed at the time of linen backing. The creation of this poster was part of a larger series initiated by Pierre Sautet, the Deputy Commercial Director of Air France. Mathieu began working on these posters a year earlier and completed the series in 1967. Air France is France's flag carrier airline, one of the world's largest and most well-known airlines. Established in 1933, the airline has a rich history and has played a significant role in the development of international air travel. Air France often featured a distinctive style that reflected the cultural and artistic trends of the time. From the Art Deco elegance of the 1930s to the vibrant colors and bold designs of the 1960s, these posters represent the changing aesthetics over the decades. Due to their artistic quality and historical significance, Air France vintage posters...
Offset
UNTITLED (From the ARTSOUNDS Collection)
Located in New York, NY
BURTON VAN DEUSEN Untitled (from the Artsounds Collection), 1986 color offset print, ed. 200 12 x 12 cm. 30.5 x 30.5 cm. Edition 49/100 signed and numbered in pencil by the artist...
Offset
Untitled (Diptych)
By Fred Sandback
Located in New York, NY
Fred Sandback was a minimalist conceptual-based sculptor known for his yarn sculptures, drawings, and prints. He majored in philosophy at Yale Universit...
Lithograph
Basement Systems
By Kory Twaddle
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Kory Twaddle Title : Basement Systems Materials : Acrylic, tempera, gouache, and glitter glue on cardboard drawing pad back Date : 2019 Dimensions : 18 x 12 x .2 in. Kory ...
Paint, Paper, Conté, Charcoal, India Ink, Acrylic, Tempera, Watercolor, ...
$920Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 31.25 in D 1.5 in
"Poles" Minimalist Abstract Lithograph on Paper
By Arnold Mesches
Located in Soquel, CA
"Poles" Minimalist Abstract Lithograph on Paper Bold abstracted lithograph by Arnold Mesches (American, 1923-2016). Negative space is filled in wi...
Paper, Ink, Lithograph
$28,000
H 37.5 in W 37 in
Blue/Red-Orange /// Ellsworth Kelly Contemporary Abstract Geometric Minimalism
By Ellsworth Kelly
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Ellsworth Kelly (American, 1923-2015) Title: “Blue/Red-Orange” *Signed by Kelly in pencil lower right Year: 1972 Medium: Original Lithograph on Special Arjomari paper Limited...
Plexiglass, Lithograph
Praise, Rubber Stamp Portfolio, Agnes Martin
By Agnes Martin
Located in Southampton, NY
Printer’s ink from rubber stamp on vélin Dalton natural bond paper. Paper Size: 8 x 8 inches. Inscription: Unsigned, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Rubber Stamp Portfolio, 1977. P...
Printer's Ink
Black/Green
By Ellsworth Kelly
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Ellsworth Kelly Black/Green 1970 Lithograph 23 1/4 x 19 in. Edition of 75 Pencil signed and numbered Condition: This work is in excellent condition
Lithograph
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
H 49 in W 32 in
Frankenthaler, Mary Mary 1991, New York City, Lincoln Center
By Helen Frankenthaler
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: After Helen Frankenthaler (1928-2011) Title: Mary Mary (Lincoln Center Honorary) Year: 1991 Medium: Offset lithograph poster on extra thick Somerset paper Edition: 2000 Size...
Lithograph, Offset
$9,996Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 20 in
Ellsworth Kelly, Red Blue, from Ten Works by Ten Painters, 1964
By Ellsworth Kelly
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite silkscreen by Ellsworth Kelly (1923–2015), titled Red Blue, originates from the landmark 1964 folio X + X (Ten Works by Ten Painters). Published by the Wadsworth Athen...
Screen
Arches
By Bernar Venet
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph Handsigned by the artist in pencil and annotated AP 6/10 18.00 cm. x 15.00 cm. 7.09 in. x 5.91 in. (paper) 16.00 cm. x 13.00 cm. 6.3 in. x 5.12 in. (image) LCD6164
Lithograph
Acute Uneven Angles (A)
By Bernar Venet
Located in New York, NY
Bernar Venet Acute Uneven Angles (A), 2016 Direct gravure, aquatint, burnishing and drypoint. Pencil signed and numbered 27 from the limited edition of 75 by the artist on the front ...
Etching, Aquatint
Random Combination of Indeterminate Lines
By Bernar Venet
Located in Paris, FR
Engraving, 2019 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 5/50 68.50 cm. x 91.00 cm. 26.97 in. x 35.83 in. (paper) 45.50 cm. x 69.00 cm. 17.91 in. x 27.17 in. (image) Bernar...
Engraving
Random Combination of Indeterminate Lines
By Bernar Venet
Located in Paris, FR
Engraving, 2019 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 5/50 69.00 cm. x 91.00 cm. 27.17 in. x 35.83 in. (paper) 44.00 cm. x 69.50 cm. 17.32 in. x 27.36 in. (image) Bernar...
Engraving
Random Combination of Indeterminate Lines
By Bernar Venet
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph, 2004 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 4/40 50.00 cm. x 65.00 cm. 19.69 in. x 25.59 in. (paper) 29.00 cm. x 43.50 cm. 11.42 in. x 17.13 in. (image) LCD5400
Lithograph
No title
By Bernar Venet
Located in Paris, FR
Silksreen, 1996 Handsigned by the artist in pencil LCD5363
Silk
Arche
By Bernar Venet
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph Handsigned by the artist in pencil and annotated AP 3/10 18.00 cm. x 15.00 cm. 7.09 in. x 5.91 in. (paper) 16.00 cm. x 13.00 cm. 6.3 in. x 5.12 in. (image) Artist proof ...
Lithograph
Three indeterminate lines
By Bernar Venet
Located in Paris, FR
Etching and aquatint, 2008 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 9/30 38.00 cm. x 34.50 cm. 14.96 in. x 13.58 in. (paper) 25.00 cm. x 23.50 cm. 9.84 in. x 9.25 in. (image...
Etching, Aquatint
Indeterminate line
By Bernar Venet
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph, 2003 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 61/90 25.50 cm. x 33.50 cm. 10.04 in. x 13.19 in. (paper) 24.50 cm. x 32.50 cm. 9.65 in. x 12.8 in. (image) LCD5208
Lithograph
Lignes indéterminées
By Bernar Venet
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph, 1987 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and annotated "Essai avec marques" LCD4961
Lithograph
Random Combination of Indeterminate Lines
By Bernar Venet
Located in Paris, FR
Engraving, 2019 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 19/50 68.50 cm. x 91.00 cm. 26.97 in. x 35.83 in. (paper) 45.00 cm. x 69.00 cm. 17.72 in. x 27.17 in. (image) The ar...
Engraving
Random combination of indeterminate lines
By Bernar Venet
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph, 2004 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 3/40 50.00 cm. x 65.00 cm. 19.69 in. x 25.59 in. (paper) 28.00 cm. x 43.00 cm. 11.02 in. x 16.93 in. (image) LCD480...
Lithograph