Art Market News
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5 Artists You Didn’t Know Were Inspired By Books
The phrase 'a picture tells a thousand words' is as well-known as it is true, and with imagery and the written word so inextricably linked, it seems only natural for...
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How ‘Art is for Everybody’ became the Mantra of a Generation
Historically, the art world has garnered itself a reputation for being exclusive and elusive, a mystical market that is impenetrable by the masses. However, since the 1960s, this attitude has...
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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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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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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...
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Contemporary Japanese Art: 3 key names to know in a booming market
On the 2nd of December, several contemporary Japanese artworks were sold in Christie’s 20th Century: Hong Kong to New York auction. All far surpassed their estimates with Yayoi Kusama ’s...
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Monochrome Masterpieces
From striking photography to abstract designs, a black and white artwork can be a show-stopping piece to add to your collection. We spoke to interior designer, Peter Staunton, about decorating...