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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,...
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The Benefits of Art as a Passion Investment
Whether you enjoy whiskey, wine, watches or art, investing in your passion is not only satisfying emotionally but also it can be rewarding financially. Luxury collectables that are investment grade...
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The History of Damien Hirst Through 5 Iconic Artworks
Born in 1965, Damien Hirst is praised for launching the YBA movement (Young British Artists). Studying at Goldmiths College in the late 1980s, Hirst curated his first exhibition in 1988...
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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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5 Banksy’s Every Investor Should Add To Their Portfolio
There has been an exponential increase in the value of Banksy's artwork over the past five years, with his unparalleled auction results making international headlines. Over his illustrious career, he...
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Investing in Blue-Chip vs. Red-Chip and What It Means For You
People say that three things in life are certain: death, taxes, and Picasso holding reign as the world’s most sought-after artist. However, following two years of a pandemic, things that...
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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...
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12 Iconic Photographs By Neil Leifer That Defined Sport
Whilst you might not know his name, you will undoubtedly have seen his photographs. Neil Leifer is an American photographer, author and filmmaker known for memorialising some of the world’s...