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Art Fairs
District 13 at Drouot: A Young Fair Already Mature
Though the two previous editions were canceled, the third edition of District 13—purely French this year—now consolidates the happy marriage between street art and Drouot. Lobsang Durney (b. 1976), Parafito, 2021, acrylic on canvas, 81 x 65 cm/31.9 x 25.6 in (detail). Bahia Utópica Gallery, Valparaiso. While the announcement of the creation…
Artists
Cyrille Gouyette: Street Art in the Context of Art History
Cyrille Gouyette, project officer at the Musée du Louvre, exhibition curator and artistic advisor for the M.U.R. Bastille, wears several hats and builds bridges between classical and street art. © PHOTO DAVID MORELLO How would you define street art in 2022? That's hard to say, as it takes so many…
Auction Industry
From the Streets to the Market: Heritage Auctions Brings Urban Art From Around the World
The word “urban” comes from the Latin word “urbanus,” meaning “of or belonging to a city.” Today, urban art refers to a wide variety of works created by those experiencing, living, or depicting city life. Urban art, which stemmed from street art, can include everything from raw graffiti to conventional…
Auction Result
A History of Notable Banksy Artworks Sold at Auction
An anonymous street artist, Banksy first rose to prominence for his satirical stenciled art pieces in the 1990s. Though Banksy’s identity remains unknown to the public, his works have earned international attention. Over the years, a humorous take on politics has defined his work. His art often invites contemplation and…
Auction Industry, Press Release
First Auction Dedicated to Shepard Fairey's OBEY and 30-Year Career Opens at Heritage Auctions
Most iconic artworks from campaign offered Oct. 28 Shepard Fairey (b. 1970). Castro Collage, 2003. Screenprint in colors on paper. 48 x 36 inches DALLAS, Texas (October 14, 2020) – Heritage Auctions has launched its first sale dedicated to contemporary artist Shepard Fairey. Shepard Fairey: 30 years of OBEY celebrates the American contemporary…
Artists
Banksy loses trademark case over the 'Flower Thrower'
Banksy's 'Flower Thrower' graffiti work. MADRID(AFP).- British street artist Banksy has lost a two-year trademark battle with a greetings card company over his 'Flower Thrower' graffiti work after EU officials said his anonymity meant he couldn't be identified as the owner. The ruling by the EU's intellectual property office (EUIPO), which…
Exhibitions
New Greenpoint Earth 2020: Screens2streets Public Arts Competition Launched To Celebrate Climate Week Nyc 2020, 75th Anniversary Of The United Nations, And 5th Anniversary Of The Un Sustainable Development Goals
Worldwide Contest to Harness The Creative Economy with An Art Call to Inspire Action on the Urgent Climate Crisis And to Build A More Sustainable Future Artwork: 'Forest Focus,' the beautiful redesign of the SDG 13 Climate Action symbol created by @gerada_art for GreenPoint EARTH Madrid 2019.GreenPoint Innovations One Artist will…
Exhibitions
Mr. Brainwash |new Edition Published | The World Is Beautiful | Galerie Frank Fluegel
GALERIE FRANK FLUEGEL and Mr. Brainwash are pleased to present you a new work entitled "The World is Beautiful", which will be offered as a limited edition silkscreen print on paper at GALERIE FRANK FLUEGEL. Each work is signed and numbered by the artist Mr. Brainwash (b. 1966). Mr. Brainwash The…
Exhibitions
The Connor Brothers | new works
For the first time in 2020, GALERIE FRANK FLUEGEL has new exclusive works by the British artist duo THE CONNOR BROTHERS for sale. Galerie Frank Fluegel - The Connor BrothersGalerie Frank Fluegel The artist duo The Connor Brothers are fictional characters who work beyond the canvas, blending truth and artistry to delight…
Exhibitions
The Connor Brothers | GALERIE FRANK FLUEGEL
London/Nuremberg 2020. For the first time in 2020, GALERIE FRANK FLUEGEL has also included works by the British artist duo THE CONNOR BROTHERS in the presentation. The Connor Brothers Galerie Frank Fluegel The artist duo The Connor Brothers are fictional characters who work beyond the canvas, blending truth and artistry to delight…
Auction Industry
Artist to Know: Blek le Rat
Screenprint from the “Godfather of Street Art” Offered in Signari Gallery Event Before the 1980s, there was little precedent for the stenciled graffiti that is now a hallmark of street art. The global art scene of the 70s was exploring post-modernism when a 20-year-old Frenchman named Xavier Prou stumbled across…
Art Industry
The 'Black Lives Matter' street art that contain multitudes
The Black Lives Matter mural at Foley Square in lower Manhattan. The location has meaning because of its proximity to the federal courthouse and the African Burial Ground. Topiary Productions/Manhattan Borough President via The New York Times.by Julia Jacobs NEW YORK(NYT NEWS SERVICE).- The first word, Black, was designed by Tijay…
