Discover why Andy Warhol remains one of the most collected and influential artists in the world, from enduring cultural relevance to market strength and collector demand.
Discover the differences between buying art at auction and through private sale, and why experienced collectors increasingly use both when acquiring contemporary artworks.
Discover why Banksy remains one of the world’s most sought-after contemporary artists, from strong collector demand and market resilience to cultural relevance and blue chip status.
Learn why provenance matters in contemporary art, how ownership history affects value, and what collectors should look for when researching an artwork’s provenance.
Discover how private art sales work, why collectors buy artworks privately, and how private sales compare with auctions when acquiring contemporary art.
Discover the differences between original artworks and editions, from rarity and provenance to collector demand, investment potential and long-term value in contemporary art.
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Discover what defines a blue chip artist, from institutional recognition and collector demand to provenance, market stability and long-term value in contemporary art.
An unconfirmed sculpture in central London is drawing crowds and speculation, with many questioning whether it could be a new Banksy work.
Banksy’s market is still one of the youngest in the contemporary landscape and that’s exactly what makes it so compelling.
The next generation of artists is redefining creativity, communication, and connection — and established names are taking notice.
Yesterday Sotheby's New York delivered one of its most significant auction evenings in recent years, realising a combined total of $706 million across the Evening Sale of the Leonard A. Lauder Collection and the “Now & Contemporary” Art Evening Auction.
From boardrooms to public spaces, businesses are rediscovering the cultural and creative power of art.
