Tag: Roy Lichtenstein

Andy Warhol, Marilyn Monroe
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25 Contemporary Artworks You Need to See

Contemporary Art is generally classified as artworks made during or after 1945, so from just after the Second World War right up to modern day. Within this period there is a huge range in styles, genres, and approaches, and it can be hard to know where to start. Artsper has brought together 25 examples of contemporary artwork that we think are most important to know about – from the most famous pieces to the lesser known, rising talents. Continue reading 25 Contemporary Artworks You Need to See

Marie Christoforou
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6 reasons why you should be collecting prints and multiples

Today, cultural democratization and art reproduction are such that we are entitled to observe the impact it has on prints and multiples sales. Here are a few reasons why you should consider collecting them: {1. A STABLE MARKET } Prints and multiples are at the heart of the debate as they embody the confusion between the artistic and the non-artistic, the aesthetical production and the industrial process. … Continue reading 6 reasons why you should be collecting prints and multiples

Vinciane Jones
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May Sales: Golden Week for Christie’s and Sotheby’s

In May, great collectors flock to New York. A great ball takes place there: evening sales of modern and contemporary art with Christie’s and Sotheby’s. Artsper and Achetezdel’art.com decrypt the event for you. Untitled (15 one dollar bills), Andy Warhol In this new kind of sport, each sale is a well-regulated social ritual seen like a round of boxing between very wealthy gentlemen. In realizing … Continue reading May Sales: Golden Week for Christie’s and Sotheby’s

Vinciane Jones
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Pop Art: US vs UK – origins and differences

The Pop art movement is especially well known for the iconic work of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. However these are often misunderstood. Pop art developed simultaneously in the UK and in the United-States. Artsper will point to a couple essential notions to comprehend these legendary pieces of art. Origins Pop art is an artistic movement which appeared in England in the mid 50’s and … Continue reading Pop Art: US vs UK – origins and differences

Vinciane Jones