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Dorothy Mayhall, Monument 4, 1994, Terracotta, Acrylic Paint
By Dorothy Mayhall
Located in Darien, CT
did, she never strayed too far from her main focus of art. Equipped with a MFA in Sculpture and
Category
1990s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta, Acrylic
The Evidence of Things Seen
By Chris Barnard
Located in New Orleans, LA
compared to direct social action. That said, I believe art enables interaction and introspection for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
C
mon, son!
By Chris Barnard
Located in New Orleans, LA
This depicts an Art Institute of Chicago gallery space with a fictional sculpture. The two men
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
Kicking and Screaming
By Chris Barnard
Located in New Orleans, LA
compared to direct social action. That said, I believe art enables interaction and introspection for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
Blue Blood
By Chris Barnard
Located in New Orleans, LA
compared to direct social action. That said, I believe art enables interaction and introspection for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Panel
Keith Haring drawing 1989 (Keith Haring 1989)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
years, creating pieces with a fervent speed and devoting his art to social action in addition to his
Category
1980s Pop Art Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink, Permanent Marker
Bodegon #25 Large Still Life Painting
By Juan Gomez Quiroz
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
the canvas, Gomez-Quiroz anchors his topological nudes, portraits, and other statements in art; which
Category
1980s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Bodegon #25 Large Still Life Painting
By Juan Gomez Quiroz
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
the canvas, Gomez-Quiroz anchors his topological nudes, portraits, and other statements in art; which
Category
1980s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Greyson Fletcher - The Harmony of Form and Style (Venice Beach, Skateboarding)
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Kansas City, MO
, skatepark transitions, skateboard culture, action sports art, skate photography-inspired, West Coast skate
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Screen
Keith Haring Rain Dance 1985 (Keith Haring posters)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
devoting his art to social action in addition to his personal expression. In 1989, he established the Keith
Category
1980s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Soleil rouge (Red Sun)
By Raoul Lazar
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Malo
1990 - 50 years of reflection and action in art, Center Noroît Arras
Category
1970s Abstract Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching
Mythic Figural
, San Jose State, Palo Alto, Northridge, Sugar-Lift Aquatint
By Edinah Lincoln-Jewett
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
community Art in Action shows and demonstrations.
She has served on the Board of Directors at Gallery
Category
Late 20th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Etching, Aquatint
Still life with fruits. 2009, canvas, oil, 81x65 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Estonian artists in the Russian Drama Theatre gallery, Tallinn, Estonia.
2002-Art action in the Residence
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,736 Sale Price
20% Off
Still life. 2007, oil on canvas, 60x73 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Estonian artists in the Russian Drama Theatre gallery, Tallinn, Estonia.
2002-Art action in the Residence
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,508 Sale Price
20% Off
Paul McCarthy
Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series
Located in New York, NY
, but gives 'action art' a postmodern twist. This is the first comprehensive survey of over twenty years
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Henri Michaux, Untitled, from XXe Siecle, 1956
By Henri Michaux
Located in Southampton, NY
Abstract Expressionism, action painting, and contemporary calligraphic art; his famed mescaline experiments
Category
1950s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$796 Sale Price
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Henri Michaux, Untitled, from XXe Siecle, 1958
By Henri Michaux
Located in Southampton, NY
(Twentieth Century) was one of the most influential art journals of the modern era, founded in Paris in 1938
Category
1950s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
Henri Michaux, Untitled, from XXe Siecle, 1952
By Henri Michaux
Located in Southampton, NY
Century) was one of the most influential art journals of the modern era, founded in Paris in 1938 as a
Category
1950s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
Violin - By Fernandez Arman
By Fernandez Arman
Located in Winterswijk, NL
-Mades. The repetition of the same objects is characteristic of Arman's art. All his actions conceal a
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Abstract Prints
Materials
Plexiglass
JR Urban Artist, Momentum Print and Portfolio
By JR artist
Located in Draper, UT
advertising and the media.
JR's work combines art and action, and deals with commitment, freedom, identity
Category
2010s More Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Archival Pigment
Rhapsody, hardback monograph (Hand signed and inscribed by Jennifer Bartlett)
By Jennifer Bartlett
Located in New York, NY
a glimpse of a mind and art in action, a discovering and ordering process, an exciting demonstration
Category
1980s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset
Grey Grammature - Original Etching by Elio Marchegiani - 1973
By Elio Marchegiani
Located in Roma, IT
- speed + art + action ".
After research on movement and light, the idea of "technology as poetry" leads
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching
Grammature - Original Etching by Elio Marchegiani - 1973
By Elio Marchegiani
Located in Roma, IT
- speed + art + action ".
After research on movement and light, the idea of "technology as poetry" leads
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching
Bluebonnet: Texas State Flower, beautiful color lithograph, Signed 38/50, 1988
Located in New York, NY
1992-2012 while at UTMB, he made prints, paper and art actions that reflected his clinical work with
Category
1980s Contemporary Still-life Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Original Cultivez des Oleagineux French mid-century vintage poster
Located in Spokane, WA
call to action and a work of art that stands the test of time.
• Archival Linen Backing: Meticulously
Category
1940s American Modern Still-life Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Tehuantepec Woman
, WPA, California, Oaxaca, Rivera, GGIE, ASL, NY MoMA
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
"Art in Action" section of the exposition. In 1941, Sottosanti, with many other New Deal artists, took
Category
1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Pedro, Pineapple Seller
, WPA, California, Orozco, Rivera, MMA, GGIE, ASL, NY
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
fresco mural in the "Art in Action" section of the exposition. In 1941, Sottosanti, with many other New
Category
1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Gouache
"Black Band Abstract" achromatic black and white pastel abstract signed noir
By Valerie Christell
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Alverno’s Art and Environment Committee.
After receiving her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree in painting
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel
Orange/Black abstract
original signed pastel drawing, blue and salmon 1980s
By Valerie Christell
Located in Milwaukee, WI
is a member of Alverno’s Art and Environment Committee.
After receiving her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts
Category
1980s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel, Paper
Italian Art Informel Painting Black, Grey, Red, Blue by Danilo Picchiotti, 1987
Located in Salzburg, AT
informal painting, also known as “Action Painting”. This art movement was mostly developed in the United
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
2003 Unique Triple Signed Blackball T90 Art Toy NIKE Set by Michael Lau
Located in Weesp, NL
1999, Lau merged his creativity and passion in art, toy and action figure and created the “Gardener
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather, Plastic, Paper
Gambo Rame, amber handblown glass centrepiece by Anthony Scala
Liam Reeves
By Anthony Scala, Liam Reeves
Located in London, GB
of the Best, Art in Action (2011) He has been nominated twice for The Perrier-Jouët Arts Salon (2015
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Brass, Silver Leaf
Gambo Ottone, green handblown glass centrepiece by Anthony Scala
Liam Reeves
By Liam Reeves, Anthony Scala
Located in London, GB
of the Best, Art in Action (2011) He has been nominated twice for The Perrier-Jouët Arts Salon (2015
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Brass, Silver Leaf
Lucio Pozzi Remolior Signed Unique Modern Oil Monotype on Paper Unframed 1972
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
York City in 1962. Pozzi is a painter whose painterly concerns extend to environmental art and actions
Category
Vintage 1970s American Paintings
Materials
Paper
Table Arts and Crafts, 1870, Material: Iron, English
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
action of Art & Crafts point of view, it experienced a major boost in 1861, when William Morris founded
Category
Antique 1870s English Arts and Crafts Tables
Materials
Iron
Large and Vibrant Collage on Board by Jean Varda
By Jean Varda
Located in Minneapolis, MN
: Neumann Willard Gallery, NY; "Art in Action" Pavilion at the Golden Gate International Expose; Walker Art
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint, Paper
Late 19th Century English Arts
Crafts Planter in Cooper and Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
them into a harmonious and beautiful architectural environment. From the action of Art & Crafts point
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Copper
Mr. B 2001 Designer Toy by Michael Lau in Near Mint Condition
Located in Weesp, NL
1999, Lau merged his creativity and passion in art, toy and action figure and created the “Gardener
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Paper
One of a Kind Complete Set of S.F.C.C. 2003 Designer Toys by Michael Lau
Located in Weesp, NL
Unique set of limited edition 2003 Art Toys by Michael Lau in collaboration with Maharishi and Nike
Category
Early 2000s Hong Kong Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
Abstract Painting Mixed Media in Gray-white-rust-black by Hassan Bourkia, 2008
Located in Salzburg, AT
l’Art Arabe Contemporain, Alexandrie – Egypte.
« L’Art comme Action », Société Marocaine des Droits de
Category
Early 2000s Moroccan Modern Paintings
Materials
Metal, Copper
Monumental Chandelier in Alabaster and silver plated bronze, Arts and Crafts
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
environment. From the action of Art & Crafts point of view, it experienced a major boost in 1861, when William
Category
Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Silver Plate, Bronze
Intimate Visions the Photography of Dorothy Norman, by Miles Barth First Edition
By Miles Barth Norman
Located in valatie, NY
photographer in her own right. Her life was motivated by a desire to advance both art and action. She actively
Category
1990s American Books
Materials
Paper
ANTIQUE THE ECLIPSE PATENT 15398 ViCTORIAN FULLY RESTORED ELEVETTE DRINKS TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
when it comes out of this magnificent work of art. The unfolding action is a thing of beauty, as you
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian End Tables
Materials
Oak
Action Figure: Julian Assange Head Only $60
By Suzanne McClelland
Located in San Francisco, CA
Suzanne McClelland fuses painterly marks with linguistic elements, creating rhythmic canvases that explore both visual and written languages. McClelland often begins with poetic vers...
Category
2010s Mixed Media
Materials
Linen, Pigment, Polymer
Price Upon Request
Wrestling Action, 1975, Black
White Photo, Multiple Frames, Framed
Signed
By Art Shay
Located in Chicago, IL
Wrestling action is captured in this multi-framed photography by Art Shay. Five frames show the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Abstract Mixed-Media Painting Interpreted as Diaphanous
By Gil Melott
Located in Chicago, IL
thought and action. Art has become a private catharsis. Paper, acrylic and tempera on ten canvases tell
Category
Early 2000s American Contemporary Art
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
Actions
By Carlos Tirado
Located in Doral, FL
Tirado's original piece "Actions" is an abstract oil painting on canvas. Which portray a contrast
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Madonna in Action Fine Art Print
By Tony Defilippis
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This color action portrait features singer Madonna on stage during her Blond Ambition Tour in NYC
Category
1990s Color Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment
Action 184
By Reza Aramesh
Located in New York, NY
event or Action, as he titles his works, of unnamed rebellious subjects. This work is part of a series
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$28,000
Action 186
By Reza Aramesh
Located in New York, NY
event or Action, as he titles his works, of unnamed rebellious subjects. This work is part of a series
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
$28,000
Action 185
By Reza Aramesh
Located in New York, NY
event or Action, as he titles his works, of unnamed rebellious subjects. This work is part of a series
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$28,000
Action 180
By Reza Aramesh
Located in New York, NY
event or Action, as he titles his works, of unnamed rebellious subjects. This new sculpture, carved in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$120,000
Wave Action
By Jacquelyn Blue
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pastel on Paper, Mounted and Framed with Museum Glass.
Jacqueline Blue is a modern master of pastel; her exquisite attention to the medium is testimony to her inspiration, artistic v...
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Pastel
Action 143-11
By Reza Aramesh
Located in New York, NY
B&W print on fiber paper, mounted on archival board, and framed in walnut wood
Action 143 neon
By Reza Aramesh
Located in New York, NY
Neon
The Rolling Stones in Action Fine Art Print
By Tony DeNono
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This color action shot features English rock band formed in London, England, The Rolling Stones
Category
1960s Color Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment
Golden Action Glow
Located in NIAGARA PARK, NSW
This painting explores an action painting with a glowing golden background. It represents the back
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic Polymer, Acrylic
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