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Painting Nature: The Power of the Flower
At this time of year, you can keep track of the passing weeks by the flowers that are in bloom. The tulips may have faded, but in their place, irises...
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From Brooklyn to Beverly Hills: 5 Celebrity Collectors Captivated by Street Art
Jay-Z & Beyoncé Jay-Z and Beyoncé, the ultimate celebrity power couple, have a well-documented love for Jean-Michel Basquiat. In 2013, Brooklyn-born Jay-Z purchased the painting Mecca (1982) at Sotheby's for...
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Five reasons to visit ‘Street Life’, a new exhibition of street art at Maddox
1. Get your hands on a classic Banksy Banksy has become known as the world’s best-known street artist, with new murals hitting the headlines in Ukraine and Margate and his...
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Artist In Focus: Will Martyr
QUESTION: Your hotly anticipated UK solo show is opening at Maddox Westbourne Grove on Friday, can you tell us a bit more about the body of work and themes? WILL...
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An Artistic Legacy of Our Times: David Hockney’s Brilliant Eye for Beauty
With the arrival of a hi-tech, autobiographical exhibition in London, we explore the ongoing influence of David Hockney, the Yorkshire-born artist who pioneered the British Pop Art movement and continues...
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4 Ways Young Collectors Are Changing The Art Market For Everyone
A 2021 report from Art Basel and UBS shows that the key spenders in the art market in 2020 were young collectors. The report says that 30% of millennial collectors...
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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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Why Every Investor Should Know What The Halo Effect Is
When considering what artwork to invest in, there are multiple factors that affect how that investment will appreciate. When a set of these desirable attributes come together around an artist,...
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From Stone Age To Street Art: The Marks That Make History
Opening 7th April, Maddox Gallery Los Angeles is delighted to present their latest exhibition entitled, A Simple Mark . This group exhibition features graphic and vibrant work from a range...
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The Op Art Movement And The Artists It Inspired
Even if you have never heard of the term Op Art, you have undoubtedly experienced it, whether that be through fashion, furniture or art. Emerging in the 1960s, Optical Art,...