Dada
Dada was an artistic movement formed during WWI in Zurich, in response to the war’s horrific scenes. The art was often satirical and nonsensical.
Dada emerged as a response to the horrors of World War I (1914–18) and the rise of modern media and machinery. In both art and literature, Dadaism aimed to unveil established and often oppressive norms of order and rationality.
Founded by writer, Hugo Ball, Dada embraced methods characterised by chance, spontaneity, and irreverence, venturing into diverse mediums, from collage and photomontage to ordinary objects and performance, shattering conventional notions of art creation and appreciation, and redefining the boundaries of permissible materials.
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Dada Khanyisa
Dada Khanyisa (they/them) was born in 1991 in Umzimkhulu, South Africa. They were raised in Johannesburg and currently work and live in Cape Town.
Warothy
Alpha Centauri Kid immerses viewers in a wave of movement in a Warhol-inspired lenticular.Warothy translates the artist’s otherworldly digital creations into a lenticular print edition – a physical manifestation of his renowned glitch art. The edition makes use of recurring motifs from ACK’s practice – bolts, flames, a single abstracted figure or muse. In this instance, that muse is Wizard of Oz protagonist, Dorothy. Elements are layered haphazardly on top of one another, resulting in a graphic portrait reminiscent of a Dada collage, with colours akin to an Andy Warhol design. The viewer is invited to directly engage with the piece, becoming an active participant in the various illusions offered by Warothy.Each print is paired with an animated NFT of the same artwork. Claiming instructions will be shared with collectors after launch.
Super Glow
A polished yet surreal portrait combines sleek modernism with Paul Insect's street art influences.Supercharged with colour, Dada-esque Super Glow showcases the artist’s signature motifs. The subject’s features are revealed under a scintillating mask, reminiscent of a sharp-edged stencil. Behind lies a number of Insect’s identifying motifs – intricate pointillism, paint splashes and multi-textured collage. Set upon a vibrating neon backdrop, the portrait comes to life in through 32 silkscreen layers and hand-applied diamond dust.
Paul Insect
Paul Insect (he/him), also known as PINS, was born in 1971 in the south east of England. He now lives and works in London.
I can't change, even if I tried
Sun-drenched and effortlessly glamorous, Dada Khanyisa reconfigures an archetypal holiday snapshot.In a location defined only by pale blue ocean and burnt orange sky, the artist’s subject shelters her face from the sun. Partially-abstracted shapes and graphic outlines present a modern take on Cubist sensibilities – a common stylistic throughout Khanyisa’s paintings and sculptures.The delicate design of the woman’s floral tattoo has been hand-finished by the artist in oil-based pencil, making each print unique.
The Observer 4
Through Dada-esque portraits, Paul Insect explores freedom and identity in the age of the internet.The Observer 4 typifies how the artist simultaneously hides and reveals his subjects in paint, print and collage, inspired by his roots as a graffiti artist.
The Observer 3
Through Dada-esque portraits, Paul Insect explores freedom and identity in the age of the internet.The Observer 3 typifies how the artist simultaneously hides and reveals his subjects in paint, print and collage, inspired by his roots as a graffiti artist.
The Observer 2
Through Dada-esque portraits, Paul Insect explores freedom and identity in the age of the internet.The Observer 2 typifies how the artist simultaneously hides and reveals his subjects in paint, print and collage, inspired by his roots as a graffiti artist.
The Observer 1
Through Dada-esque portraits, Paul Insect explores freedom and identity in the age of the internet.The Observer 1 typifies how the artist simultaneously hides and reveals his subjects in paint, print and collage, inspired by his roots as a graffiti artist.
The Reflection (Red)
Through Dada-esque portraits, Paul Insect explores freedom and identity in the age of the internet.The Reflection (Red) exemplifies the artist's distinct blending of bold colours and collage, inspired by his roots as a graffiti artist.
The Reflection (Blue)
Through Dada-esque portraits, Paul Insect explores freedom and identity in the age of the internet.The Reflection (Blue) exemplifies the artist's distinct blending of bold colours and collage, inspired by his roots as a graffiti artist.
Crystal Habits Blue
Through Dada-esque portraits, Paul Insect explores freedom and identity in the age of the internet.Stencil, graffiti, and an inventive use of colour are core to the artist's work, as typified in Crystal Habits Blue.
Crystal Habits Gold
Through Dada-esque portraits, Paul Insect explores freedom and identity in the age of the internet.Stencil, graffiti, and an inventive use of colour are core to the artist's work, as typified in Crystal Habits Gold.
The Ultimate Journey (Red)
Through Dada-esque portraits, Paul Insect explores freedom and identity in the age of the internet.Stencil, graffiti, and an inventive use of colour are core to the artist's work, as typified in The Ultimate Journey (Red).
The Ultimate Journey (Gold)
Through Dada-esque portraits, Paul Insect explores freedom and identity in the age of the internet.Stencil, graffiti, and an inventive use of colour are core to the artist's work, as typified in The Ultimate Journey (Gold).
The Ultimate Journey (Blue)
Through Dada-esque portraits, Paul Insect explores freedom and identity in the age of the internet.Stencil, graffiti, and an inventive use of colour are core to the artist's work, as typified in The Ultimate Journey (Blue).
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A limited edition is a set number of similar or identical artworks. The size of the edition denotes the total number of artworks that will ever be made, underscoring their value.
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