Etiquette

Antoni Tàpies, a prominent figure in post-war European art, created Etiquette in 1979, exemplifying his mastery of Art informel, a movement characterized by abstract, textured, and gestural compositions. This work embodies Tàpies’s distinctive approach, merging tactile materials and expressive marks to explore the boundaries of abstract art. The title Etiquette suggests a subtle commentary on social codes or structures, conveyed through layered surfaces and symbolic forms without explicit representation. Tàpies’s technique invites viewers to engage with the physicality and mystery of the piece, emphasizing materiality and existential reflection within the abstract genre.