Spiral Group
The establishment of the Spiral Group collective in 1963 marked a pioneering and ambitious shift in the relationship between art and social activism. Founded by a group of 15 African-American artists, the alliance coalesced in response to the Civil Rights Movement which was unfolding contemporaneously across the United States. Artists including Romare Bearden, Norman Lewis, Charles Alston and Hale Woodruff began to discuss the practical role of art in the fight for social justice, racial equality and inclusivity.
Though the group was disbanded after 2 years, its powerful commentaries on sociopolitical issues were articulated through a host of distinctly recognizable artistic styles. The Spiral artists began to experiment with visual abstraction to produce highly complex conceptual pieces: these were achieved through various disciplines, such as oil and watercolor painting, print, mixed media collages, and sculpture. Today, art produced by the Spiral Group can be recognized by its symbolic representations of African-American communities, deeply moving critiques of racial segregation, and varied use of artistic techniques.
In honor of the collective's unforgettable legacy, our experts have selected works which hark to the activism, autobiographical work, and artistic talent of the Spiral. Amongst our selection, you will find pieces by Faith Ringgold, Thandiwe Muriu, Paul Akiiki, and René Tavares.
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JoŸau 62 Original EA II/IV
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 6 x 9 x 4 cm Sculpture - 2.4 x 3.5 x 1.6 inch
€450
JoŸau 62 Original EA I/IV
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 6 x 9 x 4 cm Sculpture - 2.4 x 3.5 x 1.6 inch
€450
JoŸau 62 Original 8/8
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 6 x 9 x 4 cm Sculpture - 2.4 x 3.5 x 1.6 inch
€450
JoŸau 62 Original 5/8
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 6 x 9 x 4 cm Sculpture - 2.4 x 3.5 x 1.6 inch
€450
JoŸau 62 Original 4/8
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 6 x 9 x 4 cm Sculpture - 2.4 x 3.5 x 1.6 inch
€450
JoŸau 62 Original 3/8
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 6 x 9 x 4 cm Sculpture - 2.4 x 3.5 x 1.6 inch
€450
JoŸau 61 Original EA III/IV
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 8 x 4.5 x 5 cm Sculpture - 3.1 x 1.8 x 2 inch
€450
JoŸau 61 Original EA II/IV
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 8 x 4.5 x 5 cm Sculpture - 3.1 x 1.8 x 2 inch
€450
JoŸau 61 Original EA I/IV
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 8 x 4.5 x 5 cm Sculpture - 3.1 x 1.8 x 2 inch
€450
JoŸau 61 Original 6/8
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 8 x 4.5 x 5 cm Sculpture - 3.1 x 1.8 x 2 inch
€450
JoŸau 61 Original 3/8
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 8 x 4.5 x 5 cm Sculpture - 3.1 x 1.8 x 2 inch
€450
JoŸau 60 Original 4/8
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 7 x 4 x 6 cm Sculpture - 2.8 x 1.6 x 2.4 inch
€450
JoŸau 58 Original EA III/IV
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 5 x 10 x 5 cm Sculpture - 2 x 3.9 x 2 inch
€450
JoŸau 58 Original 5/8
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 5 x 10 x 5 cm Sculpture - 2 x 3.9 x 2 inch
€450
JoŸau 58 Original 4/8
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 5 x 10 x 5 cm Sculpture - 2 x 3.9 x 2 inch
€450
JoŸau 58 Original 3/8
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 5 x 10 x 5 cm Sculpture - 2 x 3.9 x 2 inch
€450
JoŸau 49 Original EA III/IV
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 3 x 10 x 5 cm Sculpture - 1.2 x 3.9 x 2 inch
€450
JoŸau 49 Original 8/8
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 3 x 10 x 5 cm Sculpture - 1.2 x 3.9 x 2 inch
€450
JoŸau 55 Original EA III/IV
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 6 x 6 x 6 cm Sculpture - 2.4 x 2.4 x 2.4 inch
€450
JoŸau 53 Orignal EA II/IV
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 7 x 5 x 4 cm Sculpture - 2.8 x 2 x 1.6 inch
€450
JoŸau 49 Original 3/8
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 3 x 10 x 5 cm Sculpture - 1.2 x 3.9 x 2 inch
€450
JoŸau 49 Original 1/8
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 3 x 10 x 5 cm Sculpture - 1.2 x 3.9 x 2 inch
€450
JoŸau 47 Original n° EA III/IV
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 8 x 3 x 5 cm Sculpture - 3.1 x 1.2 x 2 inch
€450
JoŸau 58 Original n° EA III/IV
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 10 x 5 x 5 cm Sculpture - 3.9 x 2 x 2 inch
€450
Love from Afar 1
Emmanuel Ojebola
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch
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Portrait of George Stinney
Emmanuel Ojebola
Painting - 71.1 x 71.1 x 2.5 cm Painting - 28 x 28 x 1 inch
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The blue haired model
Mosoti Kepha
Sculpture - 130 x 30 x 12 cm Sculpture - 51.2 x 11.8 x 4.7 inch
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Elisa - African Head Wrap Series 1
Mosoti Kepha
Sculpture - 50 x 27 x 12 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 10.6 x 4.7 inch
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Nyota yangu (my star)
Mosoti Kepha
Sculpture - 49 x 30 x 2.5 cm Sculpture - 19.3 x 11.8 x 1 inch
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Terrasse de Café à Paris
Walter Carone
Photography - 50 x 40 x 0.1 cm Photography - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch
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Ballon au Trocadéro
Walter Carone
Photography - 50 x 40 x 0.1 cm Photography - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch
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Fête de L'Humanité
Walter Carone
Photography - 50 x 40 x 0.1 cm Photography - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch
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Chanteurs de la Croix de Bois
Walter Carone
Photography - 50 x 40 x 0.1 cm Photography - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch
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Maquette de La Cuisine au Beurre n°2/8
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 29 x 30 x 25 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 11.8 x 9.8 inch
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Martin Luther King
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 33 x 17 x 21 cm Sculpture - 13 x 6.7 x 8.3 inch
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Brigitte Bardot à 17 ans
Walter Carone
Photography - 40 x 50 x 0.1 cm Photography - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0 inch
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Lollobridgida / Paris Match
Walter Carone
Photography - 80 x 53 x 0.1 cm Photography - 31.5 x 20.9 x 0 inch
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JoŸau 43 Original EA 3/8
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 4 x 4 x 6 cm Sculpture - 1.6 x 1.6 x 2.4 inch
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JoŸau 51 Original 3/8
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 8 x 6 x 5 cm Sculpture - 3.1 x 2.4 x 2 inch
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L'homme de culture Original 1/8
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 26 x 28 x 28 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 11 x 11 inch
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La Femme de l'Opéra
Walter Carone
Photography - 50 x 40 x 0.1 cm Photography - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch
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JoŸau 60 Original 6/8
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 8 x 4 x 6 cm Sculpture - 3.1 x 1.6 x 2.4 inch
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JoŸau 63 original 3/8
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 7 x 3 x 5 cm Sculpture - 2.8 x 1.2 x 2 inch
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JoŸau 60 Original 8/8
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 8 x 4 x 6 cm Sculpture - 3.1 x 1.6 x 2.4 inch
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JoŸau 60 Original 5/8
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 8 x 4 x 6 cm Sculpture - 3.1 x 1.6 x 2.4 inch
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JoŸau 43 Original n°3/8
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 4 x 4 x 7 cm Sculpture - 1.6 x 1.6 x 2.8 inch
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