Publisher: Culturgest and COMPTA edition
Artist: Armand Pierre Fernandez (1928-2005)
Title: Vasco da Gama and the 500th Anniversary of the Sea Route
to India.
Publication date: 1998
Medium: Screen print on paper
Dimensions: 80 x 60 cm (31.49 x 23.62 in.)
Edition: Edition of 125
Markings: Hand-signed and numbered by the artist in pencilAbout
A fantastic work by Arman celebrating Vasco da Gama and the 500th Anniversary of the Sea Route to India.
This print was made in the late 1990s, around Expo ’98 in Lisbon, celebrating “The Oceans: A Heritage for the Future.” It honors Vasco da Gama and Portugal’s maritime history,. It is a limited edition of 125, hand-signed in pencil by Arman.
Vasco da Gama (c. 1460s – 1524) was a renowned Portuguese navigator who played a crucial role in the Age of Discovery. In 1497-1498, he led the first successful expedition from Europe to India by sea, establishing a maritime route around the Cape of Good Hope. This monumental voyage opened up direct trade between Europe and Asia, significantly impacting global commerce.
This work has never been framed. In its original folder from the COMPTA edition. Includes the artist's biography.
Armand Pierre Fernandez (1928-2005)
Arman, born Armand Pierre Fernandez on November 17, 1928, in Nice, France, was a pivotal figure in the post-war art movement known as Nouveau Réalisme (New Realism). He passed away on October 22, 2005, in New York City, USA.
Armand Pierre Fernandez showed a precocious talent for painting and drawing as a child. (Inspired by Vincent van Gogh, he signed his early work with his first name only; he retained a printer’s 1958 misspelling of his name for the rest of his career.) The son of an antiques dealer and amateur cellist, the artist absorbed an intense appreciation for music, the art of collecting and the cultivation of discriminating taste from an early age. After studies at the Ecole Nationale des Arts Décoratifs in Nice, Arman decamped to Paris to study art history at the Ecole du Louvre. His work in these early years focused on abstract paintings inspired by the work of Nicolas de Staël. An avid reader, Arman sought inspiration through books and art reviews, as well as during frequent road trips throughout Europe with his artist friends from Nice, Claude Pascale and Yves Klein.
A co-founder of Nouveau Réalisme in 1960, Arman, alongside other artists like Yves Klein and Jean Tinguely, sought to bridge the gap between art and life. They aimed to reinvent the artistic language by incorporating real-world objects and experiences into their works.
Throughout his career, Arman's work was exhibited internationally, and he received numerous accolades. His innovative approach had a lasting impact on contemporary art, influencing movements such as Pop Art and Conceptual Art. His sculptures and assemblages continue to be celebrated for their ingenuity and their ability to provoke thought about the nature of art and consumer society.
Arman’s legacy is preserved in numerous public collections and museums worldwide, ensuring that his contributions to modern art will be remembered and appreciated by future generations.
Condition: Good overall condition (Integrity and authenticity). Slightly yellow on the margins. Mark of the fold of the cover at the top of the screen print.
Provenance: Acquired at auction. Ownership: Monginho Collection.
Publisher: Culturgest and COMPTA edition
Artist: Armand Pierre Fernandez (1928-2005)
Title: Vasco da Gama and the 500th Anniversary of the Sea Route
to India.
Publication date: 1998
Medium: Screen print on paper
Dimensions: 80 x 60 cm (31.49 x 23.62 in.)
Edition: Edition of 125
Markings: Hand-signed and numbered by the artist in pencilAbout
A fantastic work by Arman celebrating Vasco da Gama and the 500th Anniversary of the Sea Route to India.
This print was made in the late 1990s, around Expo ’98 in Lisbon, celebrating “The Oceans: A Heritage for the Future.” It honors Vasco da Gama and Portugal’s maritime history,. It is a limited edition of 125, hand-signed in pencil by Arman.
Vasco da Gama (c. 1460s – 1524) was a renowned Portuguese navigator who played a crucial role in the Age of Discovery. In 1497-1498, he led the first successful expedition from Europe to India by sea, establishing a maritime route around the Cape of Good Hope. This monumental voyage opened up direct trade between Europe and Asia, significantly impacting global commerce.
This work has never been framed. In its original folder from the COMPTA edition. Includes the artist's biography.
Armand Pierre Fernandez (1928-2005)
Arman, born Armand Pierre Fernandez on November 17, 1928, in Nice, France, was a pivotal figure in the post-war art movement known as Nouveau Réalisme (New Realism). He passed away on October 22, 2005, in New York City, USA.
Armand Pierre Fernandez showed a precocious talent for painting and drawing as a child. (Inspired by Vincent van Gogh, he signed his early work with his first name only; he retained a printer’s 1958 misspelling of his name for the rest of his career.) The son of an antiques dealer and amateur cellist, the artist absorbed an intense appreciation for music, the art of collecting and the cultivation of discriminating taste from an early age. After studies at the Ecole Nationale des Arts Décoratifs in Nice, Arman decamped to Paris to study art history at the Ecole du Louvre. His work in these early years focused on abstract paintings inspired by the work of Nicolas de Staël. An avid reader, Arman sought inspiration through books and art reviews, as well as during frequent road trips throughout Europe with his artist friends from Nice, Claude Pascale and Yves Klein.
A co-founder of Nouveau Réalisme in 1960, Arman, alongside other artists like Yves Klein and Jean Tinguely, sought to bridge the gap between art and life. They aimed to reinvent the artistic language by incorporating real-world objects and experiences into their works.
Throughout his career, Arman's work was exhibited internationally, and he received numerous accolades. His innovative approach had a lasting impact on contemporary art, influencing movements such as Pop Art and Conceptual Art. His sculptures and assemblages continue to be celebrated for their ingenuity and their ability to provoke thought about the nature of art and consumer society.
Arman’s legacy is preserved in numerous public collections and museums worldwide, ensuring that his contributions to modern art will be remembered and appreciated by future generations.
Condition: Good overall condition (Integrity and authenticity). Slightly yellow on the margins. Mark of the fold of the cover at the top of the screen print.
Provenance: Acquired at auction. Ownership: Monginho Collection.