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1/17/2023
Saber Draws Attention For Epilepsy Awareness Month
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Ryan Weston Shook, better known as Saber, is an American legend in the art world for painting the world’s largest graffiti mural on the bank of the Los Angeles River. The mural was so large that satellites were needed to capture it, and it is highly visible from the East LA ...
5/10/2024
5 Artists Influenced By Cartoons And Comics
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Many artists take inspiration from cartoons, popular culture and recognisable characters in their work, often using them satirically as a comment on consumer culture or our image-obsessed society. Cartoons and characters from popular culture are a fantastic tool for contempo...
1/17/2023
Remembering Jean-Michel Basquiat. 10 Facts You Should Know About The Artist
Jean-Michel Basquiat born of Puerto Rican and Haitian descent was a prominent public figure in the New York City’s explosive art scene of the 1980s. His iconic paintings and drawings examining the colonial enterprise and his relationship to this legacy. Recounting events fro...
1/17/2023
Your Guide To Collection and Investing In Art
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In the last two decades the global art market has grown significantly, and collecting art is no longer reserved for the rich & famous. The appetite for contemporary art is now undeniable with a wider variety of our society now buying and collecting works not just for the vis...
1/17/2023
Andy Warhol: A Safe Bet On Soup Cans
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Almost everyone is aware of Andy Warhol and his impact on pop and postmodern art. From the multimedia shows of the Exploding Plastic Inevitable to Warhol’s iconic silkscreen depictions of Marilyn Monroe, there seemed to be no limits to Warhol’s experimentation and genius. Th...
1/17/2023
10 Of Banksy’s Most Famous Works
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Banksy is arguably the most famous living artist in the world. The social and political themes of elusive street artist’s provocative paintings has had an influence on the art world for decades, and he is certainly one of the most popular artists we deal with here at ArtLife...
1/17/2023
Artists At Their Best Under Coronavirus Threat
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The world is currently in the terrifying clutches of the deadly pandemic, Coronavirus. The respiratory virus took birth in Wuhan at the end of last year and has currently infected approximately 300,000 people and rising, with 13,000 deaths so far. However, the recovery of ov...
1/17/2023
Should You Invest In Andy Warhol?
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Almost everyone is aware of Andy Warhol and his impact on pop and postmodern art. From the Exploding Plastic Inevitable multimedia touring show, which introduced the world to the music of The Velvet Underground, to his iconic silkscreen depictions of Marilyn Monroe, there se...
1/17/2023
Behind The Lens Of Vogue: How Fashion Photographer Helmut Newton Defined The Magazine’s Aesthetic
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To say Helmut Newton was expecting the worst when he arrived at British Vogue in the late 1950s would be an understatement. “The Vogue studios in Golden Square were depressing and dusty, with terrible old wooden floors,” he wrote in his autobiography. “I was told that under ...
1/17/2023
The Art Of "Socializing" During Isolation
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Who would have thought our future would rest on our very ability to remain in our homes?
1/17/2023
The Met Gala 2019: Camp
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One of the most exciting events of the year in popular culture occurs on the first Monday of May in New York City. This spectacular event is known as the Met Ball. Flocked with A-listers accompanied by the fashion industry’s most influential designers, the fundraiser is one ...
1/17/2023
Andy Warhol’s Life Exposed In Unseen Images
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130,000 Unseen Photos of Andy Warhol Will Be Made Public.
1/17/2023
Top 5 Recent Contemporary Art Auction Sales
The art world has been turned on its head thanks to the coronavirus, and just one of the things impacted by the pandemic is the auction process. Lockdowns and social distancing measures have forced auction houses to close, preventing potential buyers from viewing and purchas...
1/17/2023
A Plagued Relationship: Art And Pandemics
People often think that artists must live troubled lives in order to create truly great art. Whether or not the myth of the “tortured artist” is true, the fact remains that many of the world’s most brilliant artists lived through turbulent periods in history. If you try to i...
1/17/2023
Lego Launches Pop Art Themed Collection With Andy Warhol Sets
LEGO has launched a brand-new product line of buildable pop-culture themed LEGO wall ART. The collection includes Marvel’s Iron Man, Star Wars and Andy Warhol’s famous 1967 bright pink screen print of Marylin Monroe which can be recreated or redesigned using LEGO tiles.
1/17/2023
Shredded Banksy Print To Be Exhibited In Germany
The Banksy painting “Love in the Bin” that was famously shredded at Sotheby’s in London after it was auctioned is coming to a German museum February 5th to March 3rd.
1/17/2023
Best Art Of 2018
2018 was a year of inspiring and notable art. From the start of modern abstraction in the early 19th century to the unveiling of Obama portraits, 2018 was nothing short of spectacular. Here are the best exhibits of the year.
1/17/2023
Lightscapes: Re-envisioning The Shanshuihua
A style of landscape painting that was created over a 1000 years ago is evolving once again at the Chinese American Museum in Los Angeles in an exhibit called “Lightscapes: Re-envisioning the Shanshuihua.”
1/17/2023
Inside The Factory: The Studio Where Andy Warhol Worked
The Factory may have been the name of Andy Warhol’s studio, but anyone with an interest in 1960s New York will know it was so much more than that. It quickly became the hip place for people from all walks of life — musicians, drag queens, models, socialites, drug addicts, ad...
1/17/2023
Why Art Is An Attractive Alternative Asset In Uncertain Times
Though no one knows how long the Coronavirus pandemic will go on, it has managed to rattle investors in the short-term. The longest bull market in US history came to a screeching halt as the deadly virus spread across the globe in late February. With markets and financial in...
1/17/2023
Gregory Siff Illustrates For Wexler’s Deli Palm Springs
LA-based artist Gregory Siff put his touch on the new Palm Springs location of acclaimed eatery Wexler’s, which opened at the Arrive hotel this October.
1/17/2023
Anger To Art – Nigel Stefani
It’s not unusual to turn to art when times are challenging. The practice of Art as Meditation can offer an effective way to transform feelings of despair or confusion into tangible, beautiful outpourings, which can otherwise be difficult to express.
1/17/2023
Four Reasons Why You Need Art In Your Office
Art does more than enhance the space it’s in — a carefully curated collection defines the mood and ambience of an environment. This is why office spaces are ideal places to hang works of art, with your employees able to feel their benefits almost immediately. After all, a su...
1/17/2023
What Is Superflat?: A Guide To Takashi Murakami’s Art Movement
Takashi Murakami is known as one of the most important living contemporary artists today. With original artworks selling for millions of dollars and continuing to rise in value, if you don’t know him for his paintings and sculptures, you’ll almost certainly recognize some of...
1/17/2023
Tintoretto Exhibition In Jeopardy Because Of Shutdown
One of the most anticipated exhibitions of the year may be in jeopardy because of the prolonged government shutdown.
1/17/2023
Art Exhibitions To Catch In 2019
Couldn’t catch any art exhibitions this year? Don’t worry. 2019 will have plenty of awesome museum exhibitions from London to Los Angeles. You should consider making a trip.
1/17/2023
Exploring Keith Haring’s Famous Figures
Keith Haring was one of the most widely-celebrated artists of 1980s New York, and his work is still hugely popular today. His vibrant, eye-catching pieces are grounded in street culture, yet also respected in the art world. And while his cartoon-like drawings may seem simpli...
1/17/2023
Tyler Shields’ Seductive Mouthful Sells At Sotheby’s
“The mouth is a gateway to the mind,” says provocative celebrity photographer Tyler Shields in reference to his Mouthful. It recently sold at Sotheby’s sale Erotic: Passion and Desire Online that took place Feb. 5-12th.
1/17/2023
Nzinga And James Terrell’s “Born At The Bottom Of The Ship”
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Husband and wife artists Zsudayka Nzinga and James Terrell’s new exhibit of paintings, “Born at the Bottom of the Ship,” recently debuted at the Center of the Arts in Virginia.
1/17/2023
Artists In Germany Innovate With Drive-through Gallery
With social distancing regulations still in place to prevent further spread of the Covid-19, artists in Cologne and Bonn, Germany have taken it upon themselves to find an innovative way to exhibit works.
1/17/2023
How Does Banksy Stay Anonymous And Make Money?
Banksy is one of the few living artists who can truly be called a household name. His satirical, politically-charged graffiti can be found everywhere from New York City to the Gaza Strip, and his immediately recognizable works such as Girl With Balloon have earned him a loya...
1/17/2023
Banksy Print Shredded
The buyer of the Banksy print that was partially shredded just after its sale at auction will go ahead with the £1 million purchase amid speculation that its price will have significantly increased following the incident.
1/17/2023
Two Year Old’s Art Selling For Over $1000
A two-year old has already made her mark in the New York City art scene.
1/17/2023
When Did Contemporary Art Begin?
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Nobody really knows when the contemporary art era began. People say it was in 1989 when the Berlin Wall was demolished and the Tiananmen Square protests were happening. But others say it was in the 70s, when World War 2 ended or even in the 1910s.
1/17/2023
Cape Town Art Scene Capturing Worldwide Attention
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Cape Town, South Africa. Its booming art scene is capturing the attention of collectors from America and Europe. Cape Town has produced art like eloquent oil paintings by Irma Stern, sculptures made completely from bottle caps by Ghana’s El Anatsui and interconnected sculptu...
1/17/2023
How Much Is Alec Monopoly Art Worth?
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Alec Monopoly has made a name for himself across the globe and is loved by street art fans and A-list celebrities alike. As a result, his growing popularity has made his work extremely valuable and, to a discerning collector, Alec Monopoly’s art is an incredible long term in...
1/17/2023
From Kanye To Crocs: Takashi Murakami’s Most Interesting Collaborations
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Collaborations are becoming more and more commonplace each year, with many welcoming the creative merging between two artists from different creative worlds. These kinds of crossovers are becoming more commonplace and “selling out” is not an issue for artists anymore. Why? B...
1/17/2023
Banksy Sails Into Venice Biennale Event
Graffiti artist Banksy made quite the statement when he crashed the Venicce Biennale today, May 24th, 2019.
1/17/2023
Jean-Michel Basquiat – The Artist Who Broke Barriers
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When looking at Jean-Michel Basquiat’s The Ring (1981), one can’t help but see a revelation, a self-portrait of sorts ushering in a new era for black artists the world over. There, standing in a bold, red boxing ring is a polka-dot-shorts-wearing athlete holding a spear high...
1/17/2023
Ryan O’neal Shops Warhol’s Portrait Of Farrah Fawcett For $18m
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Ryan O’Neal is again in the limelight because of his recent shopping of the famous portrait of his ex-wife Farrah Fawcett for $18 million.
2/25/2021
Art And Anatomy: Exploring Who We Are And What We're Made Of
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Art and science are often seen as two distinct disciplines, but when it comes to human anatomy, they can’t always be so easily separated. For example, artists are responsible for the drawings of organs, bones and tissues in textbooks, while also bringing these scientific ins...
1/17/2023
The Relationship Between Art And Hip Hop Culture
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Back in 2018, hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs made headlines after spending $21.1 million on Kerry James Marshall’s painting Past Times. The main reason this attracted so much attention? It was the most expensive piece of artwork in history to be sold by a living African-Am...
1/17/2023
Graffiti Art: Why Graffiti Is Art And Not Vandalism
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Although graffiti is generally considered to be a contemporary artform, it actually originated thousands of years ago. The earliest examples are things like cave paintings and inscriptions on ancient buildings in Egypt, Greece and the Roman Empire, with the word ‘graffiti’ i...
1/17/2023
Banksy Locations In The Us And Beyond
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Many phenomenal artists have used their talent to make a mark on the world, but none have done so as literally as Banksy.
1/17/2023
Andy Warhol’s Top 10 Paintings
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Fondly referred to as the ‘Pope of pop art’, Andy Warhol was responsible for many of the most famous works in art history. Coming to prominence in the 1960s, he focused on distinctly American objects, advertisements and celebrities, producing work in mediums including silk-s...
1/17/2023
Money Talks: 6 Artists Creating Art About Money
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Art has always been a source of social commentary, and nothing screams critique more than the human relationship with money. From the original Christian artists discussing greed as a sin, to the contemporary artists exploring capitalist culture, money was and continues to be...
3/22/2024
David LaChapelle and the Role of the Muse
David LaChapelle has photographed some of the biggest stars, yet he has returned to some time and time again. Discover the muses that inspire LaChapelle here.
4/12/2024
All-American artists: the most influential figures in US art
Many of the most iconic artists in history have been made in the USA. Explore here as we take a look at five of the most famous and their key works.
5/2/2024
What makes Picasso's Guernica so influential?
Guernica is arguably Pablo Picasso’s best-known painting, with its historical context and highly emotive composition making it one of the most famous artworks in the world. So, what is the story behind Guernica and why has it had such an immense impact?
8/20/2024
Banksy’s London Animal Murals: A Playful Provocation That Shifts the Art Market
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Banksy’s latest series of animal-themed murals in London has not only captivated the public but also stirred the art market. This week-long intervention, featuring works like a goat perched above a CCTV camera and a rhinoceros atop a car, highlights Banksy’s unique ability t...