Simulacrum
A simulacrum is a representation or copy of a person or thing.
Literary critic Fredric Jameson illustrates the concept of an artistic simulacrum by pointing to photorealism. In photorealism, a painting is crafted by replicating a photograph, which, in turn, is a copy of the actual object. Other art forms that explore the realm of simulacra encompass trompe-l'œil, pop art, Italian neorealism, and the French New Wave.
In postmodernist discourse, particularly in the works of Gilles Deleuze and Jean Baudrillard, the term has been brought back to discussions concerning the connection between an original work of art and its reproduction. According to Baudrillard, the simulacrum becomes more important than the original, rendering the original irrelevant.
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We collaborate with artists to create both limited editions and works on paper.
A limited edition is part of a unique series of pieces. Limited editions are fixed in quantity, meaning we will only ever produce a certain number.
Framing options vary for each piece and are listed on the individual artwork pages. All pieces are framed with 90% UV acrylic glass.
Yes, 100%. We work directly with our artists to create editions that accurately represent their body of work. Additionally, every artist personally reviews and approves their final editions.
Each edition comes with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity (COA) signed by the artist. Additionally every edition will be signed, marked, or numbered on the edition itself.
Works on paper and some originals don't come with a COA.
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