As far as New York artists go, Jean-Michel Basquiat is about as authentically New York as it gets. The Brooklyn-born icon is the subject of a seminal new exhibition, Basquiat: The Unknown Notebooks, which places the pages of eight of the artist’s notebooks on display for the very first time. Taking place at the BrooklynContinue reading
Encounters, comprising of 20 large-scale projects by artists from across Asia and beyond, opens to the public on 15 March. A sector of Art Basel‘s Hong Kong show, this year’s edition of Encounters will present artworks from a wide selection of countries including Indonesia, Germany and the United States. The sector is dedicated to presentingContinue reading
It was only a matter of time before someone committed the gloriously dreamy pink-paletted world of Wes Anderson’s film The Grand Budapest Hotel to book form, and here it is – a tome as magical as the movie. The book, entitled The Wes Anderson Collection: The Grand Budapest Hotel, is written by Matt Zoller SeitzContinue reading
The new exhibition at London’s V&A Museum, Staying Power: Photographs of Black British Experience 1950s -1960s came as the result of a conscious decision by the organisation to broaden and enrich its collection, curator Marta Weiss explained at the opening yesterday. “Over the last seven years the V&A has been working with Black Cultural ArchivesContinue reading
Flying postcard, 1960-90 A new exhibition Magnificent Obsessions, focuses on artists and their brilliant collections History is rich with hoarders: Dutch painter Rembrandt was a notorious collector, gathering everything from seashells to musical instruments and weaponry, while Dr Seuss accumulated an extravagant compendium of hats throughout his lifetime. Frank Sinatra collected model trains, as does RodContinue reading
Looking for a trendy home away from home? Look no further than the citizenM hotel in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The designer to thank is Rob Wagemans and his team at concrete who created a bold slice of luxury for those “mobile citizens of the world’. Located near the Blaak train station and the Binnenrotte Market in theContinue reading
For devotees of Guy Bourdin, there’s been much to rediscover – and uncover – about the late French photographer since his largest retrospective to date opened at Somerset House in London. Bourdin buffs can now stroll south to Chelsea gallery Michael Hoppen Contemporary, where his Walking Legs series (alongside a number of original Polaroids) willContinue reading
The above title only teases half the detailed story of Dishoom King Cross, a more appropriate title would be Irani themed Cafe from 20th Century Bombay opens in a former King Cross railway shed! The concept for Dishoom King Cross was to recreate the elegance of the authentic Irani cafe’s that popped up across BombayContinue reading
Alongside selling the finest pop and contemporary artworks we also buy in equal measures. If you have considered selling any of your pieces or find yourself curious about possible pricing please feel free to contact us. We are open to all enquiries and love to have communication with collectors and those with a passion forContinue reading
The international Hong Kong art scene has moved leaps and bounds in the past few years to become one of the art worlds key players. As China overtakes the United States in purchasing power the Hong Kong gateway into Asia and beyond has never been of such importance. This years prestigious Art Basel Hong Kong, hosting 245 ofContinue reading
