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7 Artists Making Art, Not War
Historically, artists' interrogation of war and weaponry has been incredibly diverse, with each artist addressing the severe subject with a differing approach. With every individual artist framing the topic with...
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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...
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Show Me the Monet: Why is the Banksy Market Booming?
On 21 October 2020, Banksy ’s Show Me the Monet (2005) was sold at Sotheby’s for over £7.5 million. The signed oil on canvas is a dissident adaption of Claude...
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Pop Art: A Guide to Collecting
What is Pop Art? P op art is an artistic movement that emerged in the wake of the post-war consumer boom and had its heyday in the ’50s and ’60s....
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How one of the biggest names in the art world has outperformed the stock market
What motivates you to buy art? While many collectors follow the old art market adage of ‘buy what you love’, for others, it’s important to know that a prospective purchase...
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Street Art: A Guide to Collecting
The street art market offers many affordable entry points for first time collectors and opportunities for those looking for something different. Whilst it can be daunting to navigate the world...
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5 Celebrities That Have An Eye For Art
Many Hollywood stars and music industry leaders are turning art collecting into an inspiring hobby and profitable investment. From the fashionable to the obscure, A-listers taste have had a major...
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Why the Banksy Market Shows No Sign of Stopping
Over the last decade, the price of Banksy prints have increased around 25% every year. This year, the price of Banksy’s prints and multiples have increased over three times that...
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The Banksy Effect - A Look at Banksy's Impact on Society & How he Legitimised Street Art
Once relegated to subway trains, abandoned buildings, and seemingly inaccessible areas of the urban landscape, street art has emerged in recent years as a critical element in political commentary on...
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Why The Photography Market Shows No Signs Of Slowing Down
Historically photography has been secondary to paintings and prints but recently a new breed of collectors have turned to editioned prints by both contemporary cutting-edge photographers and established masters as...
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David Shrigley and the Art of Humour
"I think the best kind of humour is the kind of humour where you don’t quite understand what you’re laughing at – you intuitively know that there’s something there that’s...