How to start an art collection on a budget
You don’t need millions in the bank to start an art collection. I collect art and I am not rich! In fact, most collectors begin by buying artworks for under £1,000. If you’re new to the art market, it can be overwhelming. Here are 6 tips for starting an art collection on a budget.
Hector’s Recommendations | Ben Spires Hook and Crook
Ben Spiers has been described by artist, friend, former student and ‘Hook and Crook’ curator Oli Epp as “one of London’s best kept secrets” and “London’s most secretive painter”, and I for one would, therefore, like to thank both Epp and veteran collector and dealer Kostyál for drawing Spiers out into the spotlight.
The Exploration of Legacy and Ideas | Marianne Nix
Living and working in London Marianne Nix creates work considering legacy and ideas. Discover more about Marianne in our Q&A. Artist interview. Meet the artist. Behind the scenes. In the studio.
6 Of The World’s Weirdest Museums
Most of us will have holiday memories that include visiting a museum. The Louvre in Paris, London’s British Museum or New York’s Met, maybe. But have you ever been to a unique and unexpected museum during your trip away? Featuring vampires, fake art and frogs, here are 6 of the world’s weirdest museums.
The Communicative Songs of Persi Darukhanawala
Persi Darukhanawala is a Persian Zoroastrian artist who works across media. Persi thinks of his artworks as 'songs', describing each as an “explosion of energy, meaning and communication”.
Top Art Exhibitions to see in London in July
Hector Campbell, our Curator at Large, has his eye on the latest and greatest contemporary exhibitions, and he's always on the lookout for promising up-and-coming artists. If you're in search of your next art fix, here are four current London exhibitions that Hector recommends.
Takashi Murakami | Superflatism and Democracy in Art
Takashi Murakami playfully blurs the boundary between fine art and commercial fodder, but underneath his playfulness there is a serious comment hidden in his practice.
6 Contemporary Artists Questioning Gender Norms
One current trend taking over the art world is gender. Many contemporary artists are using their practice to question gender norms. It reflects a wider societal shift: increasingly, we are challenging traditionally feminine and masculine ideals to blur boundaries. Meet 6 emerging figurative artists who re-define gender identity through depictions of the body, dress and everyday objects.
6 Questions With Anna Sudbina
Anna was born in Moscow in 1984. She came of age in the post-Soviet Russia where apart from doing academic drawing and painting she studied linguistics, philosophy, and psychology. She continued her art training at Central Saint Martins. We catch up with Anna to discuss her life as an artist and how recent motherhood has affected her practice.
Unmissable London Exhibitions
Hector Campbell is our Curator At Large. This means he’s out and about visiting the best galleries and the latest exhibitions. Hector always has his eye on the latest and greatest art world news and he’s here to give you exclusive access.
