Hilma af Klint, a visionary ahead of her time
Revisiting the artist who painted the invisible Long before abstraction became the language of modernism, Hilma af Klint was already fluent in it. Working in Sweden at the turn of the twentieth century, she created vast, luminous canvases filled with spirals, symbols, and geometric forms, decades before artists like Kandinsky or Mondrian would take similar […]
James Rosenquist and the art of seeing the ordinary anew
James Rosenquist: From billboards to Pop art brilliance James Rosenquist turned the language of advertising into fine art, reshaping how we view consumer culture, mass media, and modern identity. A central figure in the Pop art movement, his monumental canvases remain as relevant today as they were radical in the 1960s. Painting the American dream […]
Georg Baselitz: Life, work and legacy
Turning image, turning meaning Georg Baselitz, born in 1938 in Saxony, is one of the most provocative and consequential figures in post-war art. He works across painting, sculpture and printmaking, and his career has challenged conventions of representation, form and narrative. In this article, we explore how Baselitz’s life shaped his art, what it means […]
What major exhibitions reveal about long-term artist value
How retrospectives shape artist value and legacy A major retrospective is often seen as the pinnacle of an artist’s institutional recognition. Held in world-renowned museums and cultural institutions, these exhibitions reflect decades of work, influence, and evolution. But for collectors, retrospectives are more than cultural events. They are inflexion points.
Ruth Asawa’s timeless legacy
Celebrating the life, art and enduring influence of a sculptural visionary Renowned for her mesmerising wire sculptures and unique approach to organic forms, Ruth Asawa stands as a beacon in 20th-century art. While her work was often underappreciated during her lifetime, today her artistry is celebrated not only by collectors and enthusiasts but also through […]
