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5 Artists Inspired By Kawaii, The Cult of Cute
Translating to mean ‘adorable’ or ‘cute’, the word ‘kawaii’ has come to represent a whole movement in Japanese popular culture. Championing a youthful and positive outlook, ‘kawaii’ embraces themes of...
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6 American Artists You Need To Know
Following an outstanding couple of weeks at auction in the United States, with the Christie’s 20th Century New York Auction Evening on the 12th May bringing in over $480 million...
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The Basquiat Auction Boom: The Auction Results That Are Motivating Collectors
On the 11th May, In This Case by Jean-Michel Basquiat went under the hammer at Christie’s 21st Century Evening Sale for $ 93.1 million . Less than 24 hours later,...
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10 Artworks Guaranteed To Improve Your Mood
Creativity and mental health have a long and intertwined history. From the artists who transformed their mental suffering into masterpieces, to the viewers whose lives have been forever changed by...
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Maddox Gallery Director, Fi Lovett On The Rise Of The Miaz Brothers
Opening on the 20th of May at our flagship gallery on Maddox Street, the Miaz Brothers’ latest exhibition, The Past, Present & Imperceptible , is the result of a one-year...
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6 Contemporary Artists You Didn’t Know Were Inspired By History
Whether it be through material, imagery or narrative, many contemporary artists that work at the forefront of the industry often pay homage to the old and historic. From Jeff Koons...
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5 Artists Every Abstract Enthusiast Should Know
E merging in the 20 th century, artists like Kandinsky, Mondrian and Malevich popularised abstraction throughout the 1920s. The move away from figurative painting was radical and laid the foundation...
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Bringing Street Art Inside: 7 Graffiti Inspired Artworks Perfect For The Home
Following Banksy’s latest record-breaking auction result last month at Christie’s, it is clear that the art world’s appetite for graffiti and street art is at an all-time high. Although the...
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4 Reasons Behind The Lasting Power of Pop
This Spring, the collection of the late Texan philanthropist and oil heiress , Anne Marion, will be sold at Sotheby’s. Her assemblage of art, although also containing Old Master works,...
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3 Reasons Why Basquiat Is Taking The Asian Art Market By Storm
On the 23rd March, Warrior by Jean-Michel Basquiat became the most expensive Western artwork ever sold in Asia. Estimated to achieve over $3 1 million yesterday at auction, the painting...
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Artists Inspired By The Power of Music
Last Sunday, 14th March, marked the 63rd Grammy Award s ceremony; a glamorous and prestigious event that celebrates the power of music and the very best within the music industry....
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Modern Day Artists Inspired by the 18th Century
From Netflix’s latest hit series, Bridgerton, to corsets making a come-back, 2021 has seen a renaissance in all things Regency and the art world is of no exception. With many...