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Yayoi Kusama Emerges as Top-Selling Contemporary Artist of 2023

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Introduction Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama made headlines in 2023 as she surpassed David Hockney to become the top-selling contemporary artist of the year. With her kaleidoscopic paintings and installations captivating audiences worldwide, Kusama’s auction sales reached an impressive $80.9 million, according to the latest Hiscox Artist Top 100 report. Rise to the Top Despite being […]

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Twenty Famous Modern Artists Who Shaped Contemporary Art

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Pumpkin, 2010

A few luminaries stand out as imposing characters in the vibrant field of modern art, their creative abilities influencing the direction of current expression. The impressionists’ vivid colour schemes and the cubists’ abstract worlds are just two examples of how contemporary artists have consistently pushed the limits of artistic tradition, changing our understanding of form,

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Horses Swim; Horses Fly; BoJack Horseman Looks on By

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“Knick knack, paddy whack, Give a dog a bone”, which undoubtedly it will lose. The themes of trauma, longing, detachment, and narcissism are bluntly inserted into the popular Netflix adult-animation show BoJack Horseman. These notions are made abundantly clear not only through dialogues and animation but also via artwork plastered across the various settings of

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Rare David Hockney Ceramic Cat from Art School Days Up for Auction

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A Feline Masterpiece Stacey’s Auctioneers and Valuers is set to delight art enthusiasts and cat lovers alike with an exceptional piece of British Contemporary Art – a rare ceramic cat crafted by the renowned artist David Hockney during his art school years. According to a report by Artnet News, this unique sculpture is going under

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David Hockney’s Portrait of Harry Styles to Grace National Portrait Gallery Exhibition

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A Captivating Encounter Amidst Creative Reinvention In the ever-evolving tapestry of artistic expression, David Hockney remains a pivotal figure, continuously redefining our perspective on the world. The upcoming revival of the David Hockney: Drawing from Life exhibition at London’s revered National Portrait Gallery, following an extensive renovation, promises to be a triumphant celebration of both

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Rare Opportunity to Witness Masterpieces by Picasso, Dali, Chagall, Matisse, Renoir, and More at Auction in India

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In a remarkable event for art enthusiasts in India, AstaGuru is set to host an extraordinary auction featuring renowned masterpieces by some of the world’s greatest artists. From Pablo Picasso to Salvador Dali, Joan Miro to Henri Matisse, and Andy Warhol to Bernard Buffet, this auction offers a unique opportunity to experience the works of

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Say \”Happy birthday\” to David Hockney as the iconic British artist turns 84

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July 9, On This Day One of Britain\’s most influential artists turns 84 Considered one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century, David Hockney celebrates his 84th birthday today. Born on July 9, 1937, the Englishman has been a painter, draftsman, printmaker, stage designer, and photographer, and used many other media including

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The internet wants Bezos to eat the Mona Lisa; $5 painting by David Bowie now selling for thousands

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A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends

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