Jesus Rafael Soto (1923-2005) - Half white circle
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Description from the seller
ABOUT THE PRINT
- Hand-signed and numbered by the artist.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Jesús Rafael Soto (1923–2005) was a Venezuelan artist and one of the most influential pioneers of Kinetic Art and Op Art. Born in Ciudad Bolívar, he studied at the School of Fine Arts in Caracas before moving to Paris in 1950, where he became a central figure in the international avant-garde. Soto developed a groundbreaking artistic language based on movement, vibration, and the perception of space, seeking to dissolve the boundaries between painting, sculpture, and the viewer’s experience.
He is best known for his immersive Penetrables, large-scale installations made of suspended elements through which visitors can walk, transforming spectators into active participants. Soto was a key participant in the landmark 1955 exhibition Le Mouvement, considered a founding event of Kinetic Art. His works are held in major museums worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Centre Pompidou. His innovations profoundly shaped the development of contemporary abstract and kinetic art.
Seller's Story
Flecha es una de las galerías especializadas en arte contemporáneo con más tradición de Madrid, con más de 35 años de historia. Cuenta con una de las colecciones de arte contemporáneo español más completas del panorama nacional, incluyendo obra fotográfica, pictórica, escultórica, obra gráfica y técnicas mixtas.
ABOUT THE PRINT
- Hand-signed and numbered by the artist.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Jesús Rafael Soto (1923–2005) was a Venezuelan artist and one of the most influential pioneers of Kinetic Art and Op Art. Born in Ciudad Bolívar, he studied at the School of Fine Arts in Caracas before moving to Paris in 1950, where he became a central figure in the international avant-garde. Soto developed a groundbreaking artistic language based on movement, vibration, and the perception of space, seeking to dissolve the boundaries between painting, sculpture, and the viewer’s experience.
He is best known for his immersive Penetrables, large-scale installations made of suspended elements through which visitors can walk, transforming spectators into active participants. Soto was a key participant in the landmark 1955 exhibition Le Mouvement, considered a founding event of Kinetic Art. His works are held in major museums worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Centre Pompidou. His innovations profoundly shaped the development of contemporary abstract and kinetic art.
Seller's Story
Flecha es una de las galerías especializadas en arte contemporáneo con más tradición de Madrid, con más de 35 años de historia. Cuenta con una de las colecciones de arte contemporáneo español más completas del panorama nacional, incluyendo obra fotográfica, pictórica, escultórica, obra gráfica y técnicas mixtas.
Details
Artist
Jesus Rafael Soto (1923-2005)
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Gallery
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
100
Title of artwork
Half white circle
Technique
Silkscreen
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
1974
Condition
Fair condition
Height
75 cm
Width
56 cm
Weight
0.2 kg
Style
Op Art
Period
1970-1980
Sold with frame
No
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