Art Market News
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7 Photographs Celebrating the Glory of Sport
As we witness Wimbledon come to a close and the building anticipation of the British Open, we reflect on the glory of sport and some of the most iconic moments...
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Artwork Once Owned By David Bowie and Robbie Williams Have Achieved Record Prices At Auction. What Does This Mean For The Market?
Over the past decade, the art market has benefited from growth of the High-Net-Worth population. According to the recent edition of Knight Frank’s Wealth Report, the number of Ultra High...
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Marilyn, Mega Dealers and The Market: Artistic Director Maeve Doyle On The Record-Breaking Warhol Sale
On 9th May, Shot Sage Blue Marilyn (1964) by Andy Warhol went under the hammer at Christie’s New York for $195 million, making it the most expensive 20th century artwork...
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The Market Goes Boom!: How History Has Proven Art Investment Is Here To Stay
With a $1.7 trillion global marketplace, art is a profitable investment that consistently outperforms other asset classes such as FTSE 100 and S&P 100. Its low volatility and ability to...
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US-Based Blue-Chip Art Collectors Take Advantage of the Weakest British Pound on Record
When Mario Zonias sold his third Banksy artwork in less than a week for over £1M, he knew this was going to be a September like no other. Head of...
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How Much Has The Art Market Rebounded In 2021 And What Does This Mean For 2022?
It’s safe to say that prospects at the beginning of 2021 seemed bleak. The United Kingdom started the year in a national lockdown and across the globe, the effects of...
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The Return Of The Art Fair (And Why We're So Glad They're Back)
For contemporary art to thrive, we need community and the irreplaceable conversations that stem from it. Nothing could have taught art lovers that lesson more than nearly two years of...
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Art in The Age of Celebrity
In 2018, superstar couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z teamed up to write, film and produce APESH*T , the lead single from their collaborative studio album Everything Is Love. The music video...
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7 Bewitching Artworks Inspired By The Gothic Genre
The gothic genre has shocked and delighted since the 18th century. Featuring troubled protagonists and ghostly spectres, gothic novels are often set in isolated locations, promising mystery and intrigue. Ahead...
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The Art of Collaboration: Duos That Took The Art World By Storm
Collaboration is at the core of every artistic community. From creative romantics like Marina Abramović and her partner Ulay to collaborative peers like Warhol, Basquiat and Haring; when it comes...
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5 Artists Taking Art Beyond The Gallery Walls
As coined by the great Keith Haring , the statement that ‘art is for everybody’ has never been more widely endorsed than today, with cities and regions all over the...
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What The Return of Love Is In The Bin To Auction Means For Banksy’s Market
On 5 th October 2018, collectors and connoisseurs watched on in horror as an edition of Banksy’s Girl with Balloon (2006) self-destructed at a Sotheby’s auction. Going under the hammer...