Art Market News
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Richard Hambleton - The Artist Who Inspired Haring, Banksy & Basquiat
Often referred to as the ‘godfather of street art’, Richard Hambleton rose to fame in the late 1970s with his notorious Shadowmen ; a series of black haunting figures that...
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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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Acquiring Prints: A Guide To Art’s Most Collectable Medium
With the print market on the rise, there have been several factors that have contributed to its success. From its affordable price point to the ease of being able to...
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If You Like Picasso, You Will Love These Artists
Considered one the most influential artists of his time, Pablo Picasso is a late Spanish-born artist famous for popularising cubism. Known for his kaleidoscopic palette and fragmented compositions, Picasso’s work...
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10 Colourful Canvases For Contemporary Interiors
The right work of art can transform a space. Whether you are looking to refresh a room in your home or need an artwork to add a pop of colour...
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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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In Conversation with Ross Muir
Born and raised in Scotland, Ross Muir started painting later in life. Initially turning to art as a hobby to escape past troubles, the self-taught artist was immediately enamoured by...