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Jesús Rafael Soto Abstract Prints

1923-2005

Venezuelan Op and kinetic painter and sculptor Jesús Rafael Soto (1923–2007) is perhaps best known for his immersive installations, which respond to their environments and physically absorb the viewer in a dynamic sensory experience.

The exploration of space is central to Soto’s work. This is evident in his early paintings, of the 1950s, which create the illusion of movement through simple compositions and a limited palette. During the same period, he integrated industrial materials like nylon and steel into linear constructions that were part painting, part sculpture.

But Rafael Soto’s grandest and most enigmatic creations are his “Pénétrables.” Made up of thousands of long clear or colored plastic strands suspended from the ceiling or from free-standing steel or PVC frames, these geometric sculptures play with the perception of space, inviting viewers to act as participants by moving within and through them.

The strips of some of the installations were partly painted, forming shapes when seen from a distance. The Houston Penetrable (2014), at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, for instance, appears to hold a floating yellow ellipse.

Rafael Soto created 25 “Pénétrables” over the course of his career. Each further blurred the line between reality and illusion and established viewers as not just spectators but as integral parts of the artwork itself.

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Artist: Jesús Rafael Soto
Composition 1
By Jesús Rafael Soto
Located in Paris, FR
Silksreen, 1973 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 69/95 Publisher : Malbotough Graphics, New York 80.00 cm. x 80.00 cm. 31.5 in. x 31.5 in. (paper) 65.00 cm. x 65.00...
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1970s Abstract Jesús Rafael Soto Abstract Prints

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Silk

Red virtual square on the right
By Jesús Rafael Soto
Located in Paris, FR
Silksreen, 1981 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 83/190 Catalog : [Prent 190] 60.00 cm. x 60.00 cm. 23.62 in. x 23.62 in. (paper) 46.00 cm. x 53.00 cm. 18.11 in. x 2...
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1980s Abstract Jesús Rafael Soto Abstract Prints

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Silk

Untitled
By Jesús Rafael Soto
Located in Miami, FL
Jesus Rafael Soto “Untitled” Serigraph Ed. 7 of 200 24 ½ x 24 ½ in Provenance: Roland Auction, New York. Estates sale. 27 March 2021, lot #0515.
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Late 20th Century Kinetic Jesús Rafael Soto Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Spirales (from Sotomagie series)
By Jesús Rafael Soto
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Spirales (from Sotomagie series)" is a Contemporary screenprint on plexiglass sculptural print made by Jesus Rafael Soto in 1967. The artwork is 13 3/8 x 13 3/8 x 7 inches and weigh...
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20th Century Contemporary Jesús Rafael Soto Abstract Prints

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Plexiglass, Screen

Composition 1996
By Jesús Rafael Soto
Located in Miami, FL
Composition 1996 Silkscreen in colors on Arches paper 21.7 x 29.5 in (55 x 75 cm) Editioned upper left and signed upper right Edition of 99 Jesús Rafael Soto was born on June 5, 19...
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1960s Abstract Geometric Jesús Rafael Soto Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Serie Madrid B, 1990
By Jesús Rafael Soto
Located in Miami, FL
Jesus Soto (1923-2005) Serie Madrid B, 1990 Denise Rene Editeur, Paris (with Denise Rene's blind-stamp) Screen print in heavy paper 59 x 45.3 in (150 x 115 cm) Professionally framed...
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1960s Abstract Geometric Jesús Rafael Soto Abstract Prints

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Screen

Jesús Rafael Soto ( 1923 – 2005 ) – Composition – hand-signed serigraphy – 1970
By Jesús Rafael Soto
Located in Varese, IT
color serigraphy on paper, edited in 1970 limited edition signed in pencil by artist and numbered as: 154/190 in lower right paper size: 60 x 60 cm very good conditions, with strong ...
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1970s Abstract Geometric Jesús Rafael Soto Abstract Prints

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Paper, Screen

Untitled (From the Sotomagie Portfolio), 1967
By Jesús Rafael Soto
Located in Miami, FL
Untitled (From the Sotomagie Portfolio), 1967 Denise Rene Editeur, Paris (Based on Soto's Work Répétition et Progression, 1951, Oil on Plywood) Silkscreen 23 7/8 x 23 7/8 in (60.5 x ...
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1960s Abstract Geometric Jesús Rafael Soto Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Untitled
By Jesús Rafael Soto
Located in Miami, FL
Jesus Rafael Soto “Untitled” Lithograph Ed. 63 of 120 29 x 23 in
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20th Century Kinetic Jesús Rafael Soto Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Jesús Rafael Soto (1923-2005) - Araya - Color serigraphy on paper, 1974
By Jesús Rafael Soto
Located in Varese, IT
Color serigraphy on paper, edited in 1974 Limited edition of 100 copies, signed in pencil by artist in lower right corner and numbered as: EA ( épreuve d'artiste ) ( artist proof ) ...
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1970s Abstract Geometric Jesús Rafael Soto Abstract Prints

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Paper, Screen

Ovalo Verde, OP Art Kinetic Screenprint by Jesus Rafael Soto
By Jesús Rafael Soto
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Jesus Rafael Soto, Venezuelan (1923 - 2005) Title: Ovalo Verde Year: 1980 Medium: Screenprint on Arches, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 150, AP 25 Paper Size: 22 in. ...
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1980s Op Art Jesús Rafael Soto Abstract Prints

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Screen

Untitled
By Jesús Rafael Soto
Located in Paris, FR
Silksreen, 1970 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 63/145 70.00 cm. x 50.00 cm. 27.56 in. x 19.69 in. (paper) 44.30 cm. x 44.50 cm. 17.44 in. x 17.52 in. (image) The V...
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1970s Abstract Jesús Rafael Soto Abstract Prints

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Silk

Jesús Rafael Soto ( 1923 – 2005 ) – Composition – hand-signed serigraphy – 1970
By Jesús Rafael Soto
Located in Varese, IT
color serigraphy on paper, edited in 1970 limited edition signed in pencil by artist and numbered as: 169/190 in lower right paper size: 60 x 60 cm very good conditions, with strong ...
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1970s Abstract Geometric Jesús Rafael Soto Abstract Prints

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Paper, Screen

Jesús Rafael Soto ( 1923 - 2005 ) - Composition - hand-signed serigraphy - 1970
By Jesús Rafael Soto
Located in Varese, IT
color serigraphy on paper, edited in 1970 limited edition signed in pencil by artist and numbered as: 178/190 in lower right paper size: 60 x 60 cm very good conditions, with strong ...
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1970s Jesús Rafael Soto Abstract Prints

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Paper, Screen

Untitled (From the Sotomagie Portfolio), 1967
By Jesús Rafael Soto
Located in Miami, FL
Untitled (From the Sotomagie Portfolio), 1967 Denise Rene Editeur, Paris Based on Soto's Work Rotation, 1952, Oil on Plywood Silkscreen 23 7/8 x 23 7/8 in (60.5 x 60.5 cm) Editioned ...
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1960s Abstract Geometric Jesús Rafael Soto Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Expo 60 - ARC Musee D'Art Moderne Ville De Paris
By Jesús Rafael Soto
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Jesus Rafael Soto Expo 60 - ARC Musee D'Art Moderne Ville De Paris 1969 Screenprint on Cardboard 27 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. Edition of 1000 Signed on bottom right, si...
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1960s Kinetic Jesús Rafael Soto Abstract Prints

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Mixed Media, Cardboard, Screen

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