Basquiat : 23 Articles

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Phillips Hong Kong: Basquiat's Work Sells for $12.6 Million

Art News • Jun 3, 2024 • 1 minutes read
Basquiat's Native Carrying Some Guns, Bibles, Amorites on Safari sold for $12.6 million at a Phillips auction in Hong Kong, exceeding its low estimate, marking the season's highest sale. This follows the $46.5 million sale of Untitled (ELMAR) in New York, with the Hong Kong auction totaling $26.8 million and featuring notable works by Banksy and Yayoi Kusama.

The World's First Art Amusement Park Rises from the Ashes

Art News • 2 minutes read
Los Angeles unveils Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy, a unique reinvention of the world's first art-themed amusement park, featuring installations by iconic artists like Basquiat and Hockney. This once-lost project, now revitalized with a $100 million investment, blends avant-garde art with new attractions and performances in a 60,000 square foot indoor complex.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen: Art is everywhere!

Famous collectors • 8 minutes read
It's common knowledge that the beloved twins have made significant waves in the fashion industry – (have you heard about their powerhouse brand, The Row?) – but were you aware of their involvement in the art world?

Rare Basquiat Self-Portrait Emerges After Decades in Hiding for Sotheby's Auction

Art News • 3 minutes read
An elusive Basquiat self-portrait, unseen for over two decades, is set to take center stage at Sotheby's fall auction, with an estimated value of $40-60 million. The monumental artwork, "Self Portrait as a Heel (Part Two)," created in 1982, provides a rare glimpse into Basquiat's self-identity and artistic vision, and its return to the public eye is generating significant anticipation in the art world.

Top 10 American Painters

Gilbert Stuart • 11 minutes read
Before introducing you to the ten most celebrated painters in the history of American art, along with brief glimpses into their lives and references to their stylistic peculiarities...

John McEnroe: The art-loving tennis player

John McEnroe • 5 minutes read
Despite being renowned as one of the most iconic figures in American tennis history, John McEnroe may not strike many as an art enthusiast...

Taxi: a brake between history and painting

Taxi • 8 minutes read
The subject in question concerns taxis, specifically those in the city of New York. It is possible to approach the subject by revealing the history of these particular automobiles...

Controversial Artist Behind Fake Basquiat Paintings and Anna Delvey Show Passes Away

Art News • 2 minutes read
Controversial artist Alfredo Martinez, known for faking Basquiat paintings and curating an Anna Delvey show, has died at 56, leaving a legacy of intrigue. His passing marks the end of a captivating yet tumultuous artistic journey.

Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi, a shared artistic passion

Lifestyle • 10 minutes read
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi share a passion for art, with Ellen having auctioned off pieces from her collection, including sheep sculptures, a work by Jean-Michel Basquiat and a creation by Alexander Calder. The couple embodies a commitment to creativity and artistic expression.

Gwyneth Paltrow, from art history to collecting

Famous collectors • 10 minutes read
Renowned actress and lifestyle influencer Gwyneth Paltrow boasts a home that reflects her signature refined and sophisticated taste. Bathed in natural light, her dwelling showcases Minimalist artworks by prominent figures like Ed Ruscha and John Baldessari...

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