Art Informel

Often regarded as the parallel counterpart to Abstract Expressionism, art informel refers to a group of highly gestural and spontaneous pictorial approaches which developed in the 1940s and 1950s across Europe. Informalists often used unconventional tools and techniques, such as brooms, rags, and sandpaper, to create textured and layered surfaces on their canvases. In many ways, the broadly diverse approaches of art informel found common ground in their revolutionary rejection of traditional artistic methods.

Over the years, the art informel movement has also been visually likened to Surrealism. However, where Surrealists sought to articulate highly complex concepts relating to the subconscious, informalists intended to evoke a sense of mystery and emotion in their audiences. Some of the key Informalists include Vassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, and Jean Dubuffet.

In recognition of this post-war movement, our experts have curated a selection of artists whose work reflects the boundless creativity of traditional art informel. Amongst some of our favorites, you'll find the work of Angel Alonso, Albert Pepermans and even Georges Mathieu.

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Print, Sans titre, Zao Wou-Ki

Zao Wou-Ki

Print - 31 x 21 x 0.1 cm Print - 12.2 x 8.3 x 0 inch

$2,038

Print, Farandole, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print - 59.5 x 86.5 x 0.2 cm Print - 23.4 x 34.1 x 0.1 inch

$1,438

Print, Sans-titre, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print - 59.5 x 79.5 x 0.1 cm Print - 23.4 x 31.3 x 0 inch

$1,738

Print, Paysage 2, Jean Fautrier

Jean Fautrier

Print - 57 x 76.5 x 1 cm Print - 22.4 x 30.1 x 0.4 inch

$3,356

Painting, Sans titre, Jean Fautrier

Jean Fautrier

Painting - 24 x 32 cm Painting - 9.4 x 12.6 inch

$17,980

Sculpture, Plat F3, Chu Teh-Chun

Chu Teh-Chun

Sculpture - 52 x 50 x 3 cm Sculpture - 20.5 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch

$16,781

Design, L'Orchidée, Zao Wou-Ki

Zao Wou-Ki

Design - 25 x 25 x 0.5 cm Design - 9.8 x 9.8 x 0.2 inch

$1,067

Painting, Untitled, Henri Michaux

Henri Michaux

Painting - 38.3 x 57 x 0.1 cm Painting - 15.1 x 22.4 x 0 inch

$28,767

Fine Art Drawings, Les vaches, Jean Dubuffet

Jean Dubuffet

Fine Art Drawings - 24.5 x 32 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.6 x 12.6 inch

$53,939

Print, Composition, Zao Wou-Ki

Zao Wou-Ki

Print - 56 x 76 cm Print - 22 x 29.9 inch

$2,937

Print, Blue Raven, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print - 100 x 80 x 1 cm Print - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch

$2,026

Print, Farandole, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print - 56 x 87 cm Print - 22 x 34.3 inch

$2,637

Print, Farandole 15, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print - 49 x 74 x 0.2 cm Print - 19.3 x 29.1 x 0.1 inch

$1,498

Print, Le prophète, Zao Wou-Ki

Zao Wou-Ki

Print - 24 x 22 x 0.05 cm Print - 9.4 x 8.7 x 0 inch

$5,394

Print, Beauregard, Zao Wou-Ki

Zao Wou-Ki

Print - 37.8 x 28 x 0.1 cm Print - 14.9 x 11 x 0 inch

$4,195

Print, H-20, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print - 60 x 50 cm Print - 23.6 x 19.7 inch

$1,199

Print, Pour Jorn, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print - 75 x 54 cm Print - 29.5 x 21.3 inch

$1,918

Print, About A Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print - 62.9 x 81.9 x 0.3 cm Print - 24.75 x 32.25 x 0.1 inch

$1,875

Print, Blue Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print - 62.9 x 81.9 x 0.3 cm Print - 24.75 x 32.25 x 0.1 inch

$1,875

Print, Walking Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print - 62.9 x 81.9 x 0.3 cm Print - 24.75 x 32.25 x 0.1 inch

$1,875

Print, Walking Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print - 62.9 x 81.9 x 0.3 cm Print - 24.75 x 32.25 x 0.1 inch

$1,875

Print, Farandole, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print - 59.5 x 86.5 x 0.2 cm Print - 23.4 x 34.1 x 0.1 inch

$1,438

Print, Farandole, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print - 59.5 x 86.5 x 0.2 cm Print - 23.4 x 34.1 x 0.1 inch

$1,438

Print, Farandole, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print - 59.5 x 86.5 x 0.2 cm Print - 23.4 x 34.1 x 0.1 inch

$1,438

Print, L 1977-3, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print - 77 x 56 cm Print - 30.3 x 22 inch

$3,596

Print, Dodue, Jean Fautrier

Jean Fautrier

Print - 14 x 13 cm Print - 5.5 x 5.1 inch

$1,079

Print, La Boîte, Jean Fautrier

Jean Fautrier

Print - 68 x 44.5 x 1 cm Print - 26.8 x 17.5 x 0.4 inch

$2,997

Print, Tantrika II, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print - 76 x 56 x 0.05 cm Print - 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch

$1,319

Print, Paysage, Jean Fautrier

Jean Fautrier

Print - 57 x 76 cm Print - 22.4 x 29.9 inch

$2,397

Print, Rochers, Jean Fautrier

Jean Fautrier

Print - 57 x 76 cm Print - 22.4 x 29.9 inch

$2,397

Print, Farandole, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print - 59.5 x 86.5 x 0.2 cm Print - 23.4 x 34.1 x 0.1 inch

$1,438

Print, Farandole, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print - 59.5 x 86.5 x 0.2 cm Print - 23.4 x 34.1 x 0.1 inch

$1,438

Print, Farandole, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print - 59.5 x 86.5 x 0.2 cm Print - 23.4 x 34.1 x 0.1 inch

$1,438

Print, Le Philosophe, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print - 65.6 x 49.5 x 0.1 cm Print - 25.8 x 19.5 x 0 inch

$4,195

Print, Farandole, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print - 41 x 53 cm Print - 16.1 x 20.9 inch

$1,798

Print, Farandole, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print - 56 x 87 cm Print - 22 x 34.3 inch

$2,158

Print, AL 4, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print - 76 x 56 cm Print - 29.9 x 22 inch

$1,678

Print, Beauregard, Zao Wou-Ki

Zao Wou-Ki

Print - 37.8 x 28 x 0.1 cm Print - 14.9 x 11 x 0 inch

$4,195

Print, Beauregard, Zao Wou-Ki

Zao Wou-Ki

Print - 37.8 x 28 x 0.1 cm Print - 14.9 x 11 x 0 inch

$5,034

Print, Le Philosophe, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print - 65.5 x 49.5 x 0.1 cm Print - 25.8 x 19.5 x 0 inch

$4,195

Print, Sad Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print - 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print - 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

$2,500

Print, Resting Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print - 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print - 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

$2,500

Print, Pink Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print - 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print - 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

$2,500

Print, Luminous Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print - 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print - 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

$2,500

Print, Innocent Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print - 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print - 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

$2,500

Print, House Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print - 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print - 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

$2,500

Print, Green Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print - 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print - 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

$2,500

Print, Devil Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print - 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print - 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

$2,500

Print, Blue Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print - 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print - 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

$2,500