Yayoi Kusama
Yayoi Kusama’s exhibit at her exhibition in Singapore. Picture taken at National Gallery Singapore, Singapore. Best-selling contemporary artist in 2023 According to the Hiscox Artist Top 100 (HAT), Yayoi Kusama was the best-selling contemporary artist in 2023. The report covers key trends in the market for contemporary art since 2000 and reveals that Kusama’s works […]
Aesthetic appeal and impressive financial returns
The Broad Museum in Downtown Los Angeles Contemporary art, a viable and potentially lucrative investment Contemporary art has emerged as a formidable asset class in recent years, attracting diverse investors, from seasoned collectors to millennial newcomers. The allure of contemporary art lies in its aesthetic appeal and impressive financial returns, which have often outpaced traditional […]
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi
PHOTO CREDIT: © Barjeel Art Foundation. Barjeel Art Foundation Founder Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi. A passionate advocate for Arab art There is no more passionate advocate for art in the Arab world than Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi. The Emirati curator, professor, and columnist is on a mission to share inspiring work from diverse artists and […]
Andy Warhol, pop art icon
CaixaForum Madrid – Andy Warhol “Warhol. Mechanical Art.” Breaking new ground by merging high art with popular culture Andy Warhol, the American visual artist, film director, and producer, is celebrated as a leading figure in the pop art movement. Born Andrew Warhola in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1928, Warhol’s multifaceted career revolutionised the art world. His […]
Defining the contemporary art period
Representing the most diverse and widely collected era of artistic production The contemporary period of art history, spanning from 1970 to the present day, represents the most diverse and widely collected era of artistic production. Unlike previous epochs confined by rigid movements or styles, contemporary art reflects a broad spectrum of perspectives, techniques, and themes. […]
Julie Mehretu unveils the 20th BMW art car
Main Image: BMW Art Car #20 by artist Julie Mehretu. Photo: Julian Kroehl © BMW AG (05/2024) Drawing inspiration from her painting Everywhen On May 21st, Julie Mehretu revealed her design for the 20th BMW Art Car at the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Her graffiti-style aesthetic has transformed the BMW M Hybrid V8, drawing inspiration […]
Why art is an essential component of wealth management
An appealing choice for investors looking to diversify investment portfolios Citigroup, a leading global investment bank, has reported that the long- term value of art is rising, offering returns on investment in line with bonds. Citigroup’s analysis shows that contemporary art returns an average of 7.5% per year, whereas Impressionist art (originating in the late […]
