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The London Edit: Beyond Big Ben, the UK capital's most stylish hidden gemsDiscover London's hidden gems beyond the usual tourist trail. From art-filled dining at Mount St Restaurant and a secret bookstore atop Ala...
A famous 10-foot CIA sculpture just changed hands, and the crypto firm that bought its last secret says it hasn't peeked, because the mystery of Kryptos is still the pointAfter three decades, the final unsolved secret of the CIA's Kryptos sculpture, K4, has been sold for nearly $1 million. Crypto venture capi...
Quote of the day by Banksy: ‘I mean, they say you die twice. One time when you…’ – Pseudonymous artist on legacy and remembranceRenowned artist Banksy's quote, 'You die twice,' highlights that beyond physical demise, a person truly fades when their name is spoken for...
Quote of the Day by Legendary Roman poet Horace: “Time will bring to light whatever is hidden; it will cover up and conceal what is now shining in splendor” — Inspiring lessons on truth, time, human perception and why nothing in life is constant by the historical figure known for Carpe diem phraseQuote of the Day by Horace: Horace’s quote, “Time will bring to light whatever is hidden; it will cover up and conceal what is now shining ...
Quote of the Day by Banksy: ‘People who get up early in the morning cause war…’Renowned anonymous street artist Banksy, known for provocative and politically charged works, challenges societal norms and authority. His ...
Quote of the day by Banksy: 'There's nothing more dangerous than someone who wants to make the world a better place'Quote of the day by Banksy: Banksy, the enigmatic street artist, captivates the world with his anonymous presence and impactful art. His wo...
Scotland Showcases the World’s Priciest Printed Book in Stunning Library DisplayGlasgow's Mitchell Library proudly displays John James Audubon's "The Birds of America," a literary and scientific marvel. This exceptional...
At Met Gala, it’s an India Inc takeoverIndia's corporate elite, including Isha Ambani, Ananya Birla, and Natasha Poonawalla, made a striking presence at the Met Gala, interpretin...
In 2007, A Real Estate Agent Entered a Storage Auction and Discovered Vivian Maier: A Photographer the World Had MissedAn auction in 2007 led to the discovery of thousands of undeveloped photographs by Vivian Maier, a nanny who secretly documented urban life...
Robot dogs with Musk and Zuckerberg heads roam around Berlin gallery in Beeple's new exhibitRobot dogs with famous faces are on display in a Berlin gallery. These unique creations 'poo' printed images. These images are AI-transform...
MF Husain's 1972 painting fetches Rs 3.45 cr at auction; artwork by K Laxma Goud makes world record with Rs 1.71 cr saleSH Raza’s 1997 Prakriti achieved the second-highest price, a little over Rs 2.39 cr.
Billionaires chasing Warhols Fuel 10% rise in art sales to $16 billionCollectors bought 1,295 works by the deceased artist totaling $653.2 million, ahead of sales for Pablo Picasso and Francis Bacon, according...
Sale of 19th Century European Paintings by Sotheby's London brings in $10,501,033The May 23 sale of 19th Century European Paintings at Sotheby's London brought a total of £6,988,575.
- Sotheby's New York's Contemporary Art Evening sale brings in $293,587,000
On May 14 evening at Sotheby's New York, the Contemporary Art Evening sale totaled $293,587,000, and was 82.8% sold-by-lot.
Zhang Daqian, Picasso continue to maintain a mesmeric hold over the art worldIn 2011, the Chinese artist Zhang Daqian usurped Picasso’s position as the world’s top selling artist at auction.
Permit business but ensure artistic licenceWhen talking about the Indian art market and pricing, one of the first words that springs to mind is ‘mechanics’. The dictionary defines it...
- Sotheby's art sale in Europe rakes in a record $189mn
Sotheby’s has come up with highest ever sale of contemporary art in Europe. The auction has totalled $189,424,299, with six artists swingin...
- Regional artists not getting enough room at auctions
Young Indian contemporary artists from regional centres are still finding poor representation in auctions, especially those staged overseas.
- Auctioneers await next wave of artists
Some auctioneers are now on the lookout for the second bracket of artists to broadbase the spread of painters on offer in upcoming auctions.
- Real value
It is the search for the true price of an artist in the market. Where estimates and final hammer prices vary from one auction to the other,...