Installations

Installation art is a form of contemporary art that transforms a space into an immersive experience. Instead of existing as a single object to be viewed, an installation often combines materials, objects, light, sound, or even movement to create an environment the viewer can enter and explore. The meaning usually comes not just from individual elements, but from how they interact with each other and with the surrounding space, inviting the audience to engage with the work as a whole. Many of the installation artworks we have published are part of our Wall Works series, which includes large-scale wall paintings, video works, light fixtures, and other objects, or a combination thereof by artists like Damien Hirst, Nam June Paik, Robin Rhode, Mona Hatoum, Donald Judd, and Cindy Sherman.

Famous installation artists include Yayoi Kusama, known for her immersive Infinity Mirror Rooms; Olafur Eliasson, who creates large-scale environments using light, water, and natural elements; Ai Weiwei, whose politically charged installations address freedom and human rights; and Christo and Jeanne-Claude, celebrated for monumental environmental projects that transform landscapes and cityscapes. Other influential figures are Bruce Nauman, Mona Hatoum, and Damien Hirst, each of whom has expanded the possibilities of installation art. Their works invite viewers to step inside the artwork itself, experiencing art as space, environment, and encounter.

By creating limited edition installation artworks, artists make it possible for collectors to own an installation in a format that is more accessible than the large-scale works typically seen in museums or public spaces, which often occupy entire rooms or outdoor sites. Each edition is accompanied by a signed and numbered certificate, ensuring both rarity and authenticity. For many artists, these editions also offer a way to give permanence to otherwise fleeting projects. Christo’s celebrated large-scale installations, for example, were always temporary; only his drawings, prints, and objects preserve their legacy. In a similar spirit, Olafur Eliasson’s monumental The Weather Project at Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall was an ephemeral experience, while his edition Sunset Door, created for Schellmann Art two years later, stands as a lasting reminder and reference to that iconic work.