



Luc Tuymans - Ex Libris
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Luc Tuymans (Belgian, b. 1958)
Ex Libris, 2005
Medium: Offset print on paper
Dimensions: 12 x 10 cm
Edition of 200 + 15 AP + 30 HC: Hand-signed and marked HC in pencil
Condition: Mint
Artwork details
This limited edition offset print, titled Ex Libris and published in 2005, presents a characteristically blurred, atmospheric figure rendered in Tuymans’ muted, contemplative palette. Hand-signed and marked HC (Hors Commerce), it reflects the artist’s subtle yet powerful approach to image making in a compact and intimate format.
About this artist
Belgian artist Luc Tuymans, born in 1958 in Mortsel, stands out as a seminal figure in contemporary painting whose distinctive visual language has shaped the field for decades. Working with a muted palette of pale pastel tones often tinged with brown or grey, he creates atmospheres that feel understated yet emotionally charged. His paintings typically emerge from small-format canvases where everyday objects, architectural fragments, landscapes, and mask-like human figures become subjects of intense observation.
Tuymans’ practice is deeply rooted in the reinterpretation of pre-existing images drawn from photographs, film, and television. By filtering historically charged visuals through his restrained painterly approach, he interrogates the relationship between memory and representation. His works prompt viewers to reconsider familiar narratives surrounding major historical events, engaging with themes such as the world wars, Belgian colonial history, and the aftermath of September 11. Through this reflective process, he opens a space to contemplate the formation of collective memory and cultural identity.
Beyond his paintings, Tuymans also produces limited edition prints that extend his exploration of history and perception to a wider audience. These editions maintain the subtle color schemes and contemplative subjects that define his practice, offering accessible entry points into his artistic investigations. His work is held in leading museum collections worldwide, including the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, The Museum of Modern Art and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich, the National Museum of Art in Osaka, and Tate in London. This global presence underscores the enduring significance of his contribution to contemporary art.

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