For many collectors of American Pop Art, the works of Tom Wesselmann easily stand out from the crowd as extraordinary. Wesselmann’s shapes, landscapes, perspective and lovely subjects land this artist in rarified air. With regard to capturing the sensuality of the female form, no one has done it better. At VFA, we are ardent admirers of Tom Wesselmann’s works and proud of our current lineup of screenprints for sale at our Boca Raton Gallery. One of the more dramatic Wesselmann […]
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American artist Jim Dine is well known for his contributions to American Pop Art and Neo-Dadaism − and equally well for his rejection of such categorizations. Regardless, his works continue influence others with regard to the use of iconic objects that carry weight within the realm of popular culture. Of the thematic paintings, prints and sculptures for which Jim Dine is appreciated, his hearts never fail to impress. The artist has transformed this common object to encapsulate a wide range […]
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In the post-war America of the 1940s and 1950s, a number of New York Abstract Expressionist Artists captured the imagination of the public with regard to the mechanisms of their craft − a style described as “Action Painting.” In 1952, it was art critic Harold Rosenberg who officially named this style within his article about the trend among various members of the New York School, most notably Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning and Franz Kline. In the years leading up […]
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At VFA our Boca Raton gallery continues to acquire and feature some of the finest quality Pop Art prints and originals that can be found in South Florida. Some of the exciting new art for sale is listed here. Our passion leads us to regularly buy and sell the finest quality of Pop Art lithographs, sculptures, paintings and unique objects available, so our inventory changes frequently. Visit our gallery at Boca Center or contact us for prompt attention regarding anything […]
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When most of us think of American Pop Art, we conjure images of the likes of Warhol, Lichtenstein, Haring and the New York Pop Art scene; yet a number of west coast artists are equally responsible for the establishment of the movement in America, perhaps none more so than Ed Ruscha. As sure as the Big Apple draws artists with its larger-than-life allure, L.A.’s Tinsel town provides ample counterbalance with its abundance of celluloid heroes and assorted artists who call […]
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The new year has provided for some rather unique and wonderful American Pop Art acquisitions for our VFA gallery in Boca Raton, FL. Among these are eye-popping representations from Andy Warhol’s famous Space Fruit series. This surreal collection holds a special place in the hearts of Warhol collectors, as the series demonstrates Andy’s unadulterated approach to screenprint manipulations that produced signature pieces far afield from other such Contemporary screenprints in the late 1970s. Evidence of the popularity of such Warhol […]
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In 1979, the meeting of Pop Art icon Andy Warhol and another famous American artist, Georgia O’Keeffe, resulted in the Warhol production of a highly coveted series of diamond dust prints. At this point in time, when Georgia and Andy agreed to sit for one another, Ms. O’Keeffe had pretty much ceased her own creations, as her diminished eyesight had worsened and she was in her early nineties at the time. For Andy Warhol, despite meeting being a larger than […]
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Join us for drinks and fun: Saturday, March 8, 2014, from 6 – 10pm Vertu Fine Art: 5250 Town Center Circle, Suite 128, Boca Raton, Florida 33486 New prints and sculptures from painter and printmaker, Donald Sultan. An upcoming Contemporary Art Show at Vertu Fine Art in Boca Raton, FL will feature new floral works on display from artist Donald Sultan. The show, taking place March 8th (6pm -10pm), will showcase a number of recent Donald Sultan pieces, including captivating […]
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While there are a number of excellent Contemporary Art galleries in South Florida, at Vertu Fine Art in Boca Raton, we’re confident that none is better when it comes to serving the needs of the collector with respect to Pop, Optical and Abstract Expressionist prints. Recently, we developed a concise complimentary Ebook that is available for download. We believe our Ebook, How to Identify and Buy Fine Art Prints addresses the important considerations necessary for making an informed purchase. The Ebook provides […]
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Decaying and preserved animals, extinguished cigarette butts, butterflies, pharmaceuticals, diamonds, skulls, religion, love, death and peace – all such instruments exist in multitudes in the Damien Hirst tool chest. As the Contemporary Artist most often placed at the center of the movement known as the YBA – Young British Artists, Hirst earned his place as the artist most likely to shake things up. To many, Damien Hirst is considered the quintessential “shock jock” of Contemporary British Art, yet his masterful […]
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In 1964, when Life Magazine ran a featured article with the headline, “Is He the Worst Artist in the U.S.?” Pop Artist Roy Lichtenstein knew for sure that he had arrived as an important figure. If any group of individuals ever took stock in the concept of, “any press is good press,” none did so more than the founders of the American Pop Art movement during the 1960s. As a matter of fact, during this period of turbulent social reconstruction in America, Pop Artists such as Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, James Rosenquist and Roy Lichtenstein could receive no greater endorsement than to be deemed uncomfortable by the mass media or any other part of “the establishment.”
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Every major art movement has one or more iconic artists whose style is foremost in our minds when we define the genre. In the case of American Pop Art, names like Warhol, Lichtenstein and Johns immediately come to mind. When contemplating Optical Art, or Op Art, no one artist is more closely tied to breathing life into the movement than Hungarian-French artist Victor Vasarely. As early as the 1930’s, it was Vasarely’s explorations of contrast and lines that lead the […]
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Vertu Fine Art is proud to announce that our Boca Raton Contemporary Art Gallery is featuring a retrospective exhibition of masterful works by Jerry Gotkin, December 11 through December 27, 2013. Please join us for a VIP Reception: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 5:30-7:00 PM The gallery will remain open until 10 PM. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served during the reception. Space is limited. Kindly RSVP to Margi at 561-416-5007 by December 9th. Over the last 50 years, Jerry […]
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Just as autumn ushers in a delightful change of weather in South Florida, so too do we embrace the changes brought by provocative new artwork for sale at our Boca Raton art gallery. Here’s a look at some of the artists and pieces that have visitors buzzing as of late.
When it comes to Optical Art masters, Colombian-born painter Omar Rayo is one of the movement’s pioneers, heralded for his heady geometric multi-dimensional works. Raiz Katia, an acrylic on canvas currently on display, captures the essence of what made Rayo one of the most highly acclaimed Latin Contemporary artists.
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Richard Anuszkiewicz (whose last name is pronounced Ah-nuss-kay-vitch) is an American artist closely tied to the founding of the Optical Art movement. The Op Art master, who is currently 83 years old, is considered to be a living legend of the Contemporary Art world. At Vertu Fine Art, our Boca Raton gallery that’s widely known for our collection of Pop, Abstract Expressionist and Optical Art, Anuszkiewicz is among the Op Artists we find most compelling.
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