[ad_1] A particularly poignant mixed-media sculptural work portraying a dead man seemingly washed up on a beach after a pearl-diving escapade sits on the floor of the Kuwait City-based Bawa Gallery’s booth at the 16th edition of Abu Dhabi Art. Titled Bū-Daryā, after the Khaleeji myth of Baba Darya, who is said to haunt the
[ad_1] Compass on wood treasure chest getty As we look toward 2025, the stock market presents a mixed bag of optimism and caution. While many analysts foresee continued growth, others predict potential setbacks. Could this be the moment to diversify into alternative investments like artwork and collectibles? And if so, what are the planning implications
[ad_1] The world-renowned British street artist Stik has captured the attention of art enthusiasts worldwide with his fascinating journey from homelessness to a successful art career. His minimalist stick figures, composed of only six lines and two dots, are powerful vehicles of emotional expression, capable of communicating with audiences on a profound level. Despite its
[ad_1] Over the past few years, digital art has experienced exponential growth, transforming the artistic landscape and challenging traditional notions of creativity (and indeed, how art is presented and experienced – from the best museums to the home). Not only has it allowed creators to do things that were simply not possible even a year
[ad_1] Who? The American artist Dana Schutz (b. 1976), who paints gestural, figurative canvases, was included in the Clandestine show at the Venice Bienniale in 2003 and has shown her work at MoMA and the Whitney. In 2019 a painting by Schutz, one of the best known names on our list, hit the $2 million
[ad_1] Businessman who was penalised by the US Treasury now helps wealthy clients acquire ‘rare assets’ Businessman John Hanafin is now based in Dubai An Irishman in Dubai sanctioned by the US because of his business dealings with Russia has reinvented himself as a consultant helping the super-rich invest in “rare assets”. John Desmond Hanafin
[ad_1] Since at least 2015, the year of its launch, Maddox Gallery has been an instrumental, smooth-moving force in the contemporary-art sphere, a destination where blue-chip names, the well-established and the emerging are harmonised under the same roof. Marquee draws, such as Banksy, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, have showcased here, as have The Connor
[ad_1] Investors eyeing the FTSE 100 index are optimistic about a potential turnaround in fortunes for the under appreciated market in the upcoming year. Despite experiencing a notable discount compared to its global counterparts in 2023, market sentiment suggests that lower interest rates could be the catalyst for change in 2024. In contrast to
[ad_1] News After a successful pilot, artists will be paid hundreds of euros weekly over three years. National Campaign for the Arts (NCFA) members Carla Rogers and Peter Power celebrated Ireland’s new basic income scheme with Irish Culture Department Minister Patrick O’Donovan (second from right) and musician John Blek (left). (image courtesy NCFA) The Irish
[ad_1] At Rs.167.2 crore, Raja Ravi Varma’s ‘Yashoda and Krishna’ (pictured), sold at a recent Saffronart auction, has set a new benchmark for Indian art. The headlines have focused on the artist, the subject, and the work’s cultural significance. But beyond what the painting represents, an interesting question is: what made this price possible? Prices