Bernar Venet Mixed Media

French, b. 1941

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.

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Artist: Bernar Venet

Bernar VenetBernar Venet, Acute Uneven Angles (A), Gravure aquatint burnishing and Drypoint, 2016

$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 ...

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2010s Minimalist Bernar Venet Mixed Media

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Etching, Aquatint, Engraving

Bernar VenetLigne droites – Dispersions, 2019

$53,101

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...

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2010s Conceptual Bernar Venet Mixed Media

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Textile

Bernar VenetBernar Venet Position of Three Undetermined Lines Charcoal and Collage on Paper, 1984

$82,602

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 ...

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1980s Conceptual Bernar Venet Mixed Media

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Paper, Charcoal, Cardboard

Piero DorazioUntitled, 1964

$950

H 12.5 in W 18 in D 0.1 in

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...

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1960s Abstract Bernar Venet Mixed Media

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Aquatint

Kory TwaddleBasement Systems, 2019

$1,150

H 18 in W 12 in D 0.2 in

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 ...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Bernar Venet Mixed Media

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Paint, Paper, Conté, Charcoal, India Ink, Acrylic, Tempera, Watercolor, ...

Anastasia VasilyevaRemember, Science Art Collection by Anastasia Vasilyeva, 2019

$1,800

H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 0.71 in

Remember, Science Art Collection by Anastasia Vasilyeva

By Anastasia Vasilyeva

Located in Zofingen, AG

This painting was exhibited at the art exhibition in Innsbruck (Contemporary Art Fair 2019), as well as in Marbella (Excellence Art gallery), Florence (Art Expertise), and Madrid (APPA art gallery). "Remember?" is a conceptual science painting...

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2010s Conceptual Bernar Venet Mixed Media

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Cotton Canvas

Kory TwaddleAutumn Biogram of the Nelson, 2011

$1,150

H 24 in W 18 in D 0.1 in

Autumn Biogram of the Nelson

By Kory Twaddle

Located in Kansas City, MO

Artist : Kory Twaddle "Autumn Biogram of the Nelson" Newsprint, graphite, conté crayon pastel, charcoal, beeswax, cardboard, paper, gingko leaves, stickers, and Mixed Media on drawi...

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2010s Abstract Bernar Venet Mixed Media

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Paint, Paper, Conté, Charcoal, India Ink, Acrylic, Tempera, Watercolor, ...

Pierre Marie BrissonComing Alive, Abstract Large-Scale Etching in Earthtones, 1984

$1,800

H 32 in W 30 in D 2 in

Coming Alive, Abstract Large-Scale Etching in Earthtones

By Pierre Marie Brisson

Located in Soquel, CA

Geometric limited edition etching, hand painted abstract of an orange and blue figure inside of a circle by Pierre Brisson (French, b, 1955). Signed "Brisson" lower right and "720/75...

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1980s Abstract Geometric Bernar Venet Mixed Media

Materials

Etching, Oil, Printer's Ink

Nelson De La NuezLiving Large - Original Canvas - Signed

$40,000

H 65 in W 48 in D 2 in

Living Large - Original Canvas - Signed

By Nelson De La Nuez

Located in New York, NY

Homages to Mr. Monopoly. Conceptual. Vintage magazines in the background to create the narrative. One of a kind. About the Artist: NELSON DE LA NUEZ is one of the most sough...

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2010s Conceptual Bernar Venet Mixed Media

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Canvas, Acrylic, Watercolor, Newsprint

Steven SormanBurden of Need, 39x64 Multi media with hand coloring and collage, 1989

$2,500

H 39 in W 64 in D 1 in

Burden of Need, 39x64 Multi media with hand coloring and collage

By Steven Sorman

Located in Southampton, NY

Steve Sorman has had over 80 solo artist exhibitions throughout the United States . I have included, just for reference, some images of his museum show so that you can see the body...

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1980s Abstract Bernar Venet Mixed Media

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Oil Pastel, Ink, Mixed Media, Handmade Paper, Aquatint

Jo YarringtonJo Yarrington, Raging Women Behind The Veil, 2020, Mixed Media, 2020

$625

H 8 in W 8 in

Jo Yarrington, Raging Women Behind The Veil, 2020, Mixed Media

By Jo Yarrington

Located in Darien, CT

Jo Yarrington has always been interested in chance and the found {moment, object, person}. How random experiences click in to place, form a narrative, reveal a truth. All the work ...

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2010s Conceptual Bernar Venet Mixed Media

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Linen, Thread, Found Objects

Kory TwaddleCalifornia Monoprint, 2008

$1,312

H 36 in W 24 in D 0.1 in

California Monoprint

By Kory Twaddle

Located in Kansas City, MO

Artist : Kory Twaddle Title : California Monoprint Materials : Tempera on paper Date : 2008 Dimensions : 36 x 24 x .1 in. Kory Twaddle is a Kansas City based artist and Research A...

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Early 2000s Abstract Bernar Venet Mixed Media

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Paint, Paper, Conté, Charcoal, India Ink, Acrylic, Tempera, Watercolor, ...

Katie VanVliet"This Must Be the Place VE 5/7" Intaglio, hand colored, patterns, 2023

$480

H 14.5 in W 17.5 in

"This Must Be the Place VE 5/7" Intaglio, hand colored, patterns

By Katie VanVliet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "This Must Be the Place VE 5/7" is a variable edition piece by Kate VanVliet and is made from Intaglio with soft ground on Rives BFK. This piece is an edition of 7 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bernar Venet Mixed Media

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Archival Paper, Color, Etching, Intaglio

Christine SoBlue on Blue Monotype Collage on Wood Panel, Abstract, 36 x 36 Inch, 2020

$2,000

H 36 in W 36 in D 1.5 in

Blue on Blue Monotype Collage on Wood Panel, Abstract, 36 x 36 Inch

By Christine So

Located in Oakland, CA

This collage on wooden panel was made by cutting up and reassembling hand-printed botanical cyanotypes (blueprints or sunprints) of leaves from my own garden. While cyanotypes are tr...

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2010s Minimalist Bernar Venet Mixed Media

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Birch, Paper, Mixed Media, Panel, Monotype, Photogram

Kory TwaddleBlue Springs Semi Upper Level, 2010

$1,312

H 36 in W 24 in D 0.1 in

Blue Springs Semi Upper Level

By Kory Twaddle

Located in Kansas City, MO

Artist : Kory Twaddle Title : Blue Springs Semi Upper Level Materials : Colored pencil, marker, tempera, gouache, stickers, tape, glitter glue, pastel, oil pastel, acrylic, graphite...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Bernar Venet Mixed Media

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Paint, Paper, Conté, Charcoal, India Ink, Acrylic, Tempera, Watercolor, ...

Previously Available Items

Bernar VenetAcute Uneven Angles (A), 2016

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H 5.9 in W 4.5 in

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 ...

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2010s Minimalist Bernar Venet Mixed Media

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Bernar Venet mixed media for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Bernar Venet mixed media available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Bernar Venet in aquatint, board, cardboard and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1980s and is mostly associated with the minimalist style. Not every interior allows for large Bernar Venet mixed media, so small editions measuring 5 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Scott Froschauer, Cabell Molina, and Jo Yarrington. Bernar Venet mixed media prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $880 and tops out at $83,450, while the average work can sell for $42,165.