Art Market News
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Think Pink? The Rise of Hyper-Femininity in Contemporary Art
The global hype surrounding the Barbie movie has added fuel to the fire of hyper-femininity – an artistic movement that is all about empowering women and addressing history’s unrealistic ideals....
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The Banksy Boom and the Haring Halo: Why is Global Demand Rising?
With the recent opening of blockbuster Banksy and Keith Haring exhibitions amplifying the desirability of these street artists-turned-superstars, is now the time to invest in two of the world’s best-known...
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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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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...