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SpaceX Rocket Carrying Jeff Koons’s 125 Moon Sculptures Finally Takes Off
After many delays, Jeff Koons‘s 125 sculptures were finally sent to the moon early this morning from Cape Canaveral at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. February 20, 2024 BY KAREN K. HO February 15, 2024 3:07pm After many delays, Jeff Koons‘s 125 sculptures were finally sent to the... Read more -
Escondido man gets prison in $1.1M contemporary art forgery scam
Jason Harrington peddled purportedly undiscovered works by artists Richard Hambleton and Barkley Hendricks November 15, 2023 An Escondido man who sold $1.1 million in forged contemporary art, going to great lengths to establish each painting’s pedigree... Read more -
Picasso masterpiece kicks off auction season forecast to sell $2.5bn in art
The 1932 painting of secret ‘golden muse’ heralds first big lot of autumn with Warhol and Rothko works also up for sale November 13, 2023 A Pablo Picasso masterpiece of his “golden muse” is predicted to trigger a $120m (£100m)-plus bidding war between billionaire art... Read more -
Will Banksy’s Identity Finally Be Unmasked in a Defamation Lawsuit Brought by a U.K. Greeting Card Company?
The company's claim is the latest volley in a long-running trademark dispute with the anonymous artist. October 3, 2023 British greeting card company Full Colour Black and its owner Andrew Gallagher have filed a libel claim against anonymous artist... Read more
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Discovering Richard Hambleton: The Godfather of Street Art
During the early 1980s, he was a fixture in the vibrant streets of Manhattan, alongside other legendary figures like Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. September 18, 2023 Born on June 23, 1952, in Canada, Richard Hambleton left an indelible mark on the art world before his passing... Read more -
Claude Ruiz Picasso, the artist’s son and manager of the Picasso estate, has died
The management of one of the world's most valuable art collections has now been passed to Paloma Ruiz Picasso, the last of Pablo Picasso's four children September 13, 2023 Claude Ruiz Picasso, Pablo Picasso’s youngest son, has died at the age of 76. As the long-term manager of his... Read more -
Alfredo Martinez, Artist Who Faked Basquiats and Organized an Anna Delvey Show, Dies at 56
Martinez died with multiple film and television projects and a solo exhibition of original works planned. August 31, 2023 Alfredo Martinez, a New York–based artist who grabbed headlines for faking Basquiat paintings and organizing a show of Anna Delvey’s... Read more -
Urban Impressions
Introducing "Urban Impressions": Exploring Street Art Culture Exhibition August 25, 2023 Introducing 'Urban Impressions': Exploring Street Art Culture Exhibition 15 Bateman Street, London | 19th - 28th September 2023 | 10:00... Read more
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The Sunday Times: Art and watches beat the FTSE 100
The art market is roaring with record-breaking sales pushing up prices 30 per cent in the year to June August 13, 2023 Ali Hussain Sunday August 13 2023, 12.01am, The Sunday Times The art market is roaring with record-breaking sales pushing... Read more -
Jean-Michel Basquiat Feature Doc, Titled ‘King Pleasure,’ In The Works
Jean-Michel Basquiat is set to be the subject of a new feature documentary, King Pleasure, from Val and Pepsi, Where’s My Jet? August 1, 2023 Jean-Michel Basquiat is set to be the subject of a new feature documentary, King Pleasure, from Val and Pepsi, Where’s... Read more -
Yield Gallery Showcases Iconic Artworks of Richard Hambleton at Art Toronto 2023
We proudly present a captivating exhibition featuring the timeless artworks of the legendary artist Richard Hambleton. July 27, 2023 Yield Gallery, a prominent contemporary art space, is thrilled to announce its participation in Art Toronto 2023, where it will... Read more -
Sinéad O'Connor: Iconic Images
Sinéad O'Connor, a true icon in the world of music, has sadly passed away at the age of 56. July 27, 2023 Sinéad O'Connor, a true icon in the world of music, has sadly passed away at the age of 56. As... Read more
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Angelina Jolie is renting Jean-Michel Basquiat’s last New York apartment
The property on Great Jones Street in Manhattan will house Jolie Atelier, the actress’s latest project July 17, 2023 The New York apartment that late artist Jean-Michel Basquiat called home for the last five years of his life will house actress Angelina Jolie’s new fashion brand. Read more -
Jean-Michel Basquiat Painting Sells for $67 M.
In the first portion of the night, the work that fetched the highest price was a 1983 painting by Basquiat titled El Gran Espectaculo (The Nile). May 17, 2023 Following the $177.8 million sale of the publishing magnate S.I. Newhouses’s collection on Friday, Christie’s staged its first evening auction... Read more -
Yield Gallery Presents The Shadow Man Returns Exhibition
Yield Gallery were proud to present a unique showcase of Richard Hambleton’s work in the heart of Soho, London. May 3, 2023 'The Shadowman stands as a symbol of a moment in time, an instantly recognisable figure that will forever permeate our... Read more -
A secure investment during volatile times
With returns rivalling bonds, the contemporary art market provides long-term results to a London gallery’s clients March 29, 2023 March 29th 2023 Richard Hambleton Shadow Heads at Yield Gallery September 15, 2008, was a shocking day. That morning, Lehman... Read more
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Latest Banksy mural smashed as derelict farmhouse demolished
Morning is Broken – showing boy opening corrugated iron curtains – appeared on building in Herne Bay March 20, 2023 The site of Banksy’s latest work, an outside wall of a derelict farmhouse in the seaside town of Herne Bay... Read more -
Art outstrips cars and watches as fastest-growing luxury asset
As the bids rolled in for Cézanne and van Gogh masterpieces at the auction of the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s art collection, bosses at Christie’s in New York realised they were on to something remarkable. March 2, 2023 TED SHAFFREY/AP David Byers ,Deputy Property Editor Wednesday March 01 2023, 7.00am, The Times As the bids rolled... Read more -
Jeff Koons: Visitor breaks iconic Balloon Dog sculpture in Miami
Art lovers in Miami looked on in horror on Thursday night, when a collector accidentally knocked a $42,000 (£34,870) sculpture by US pop artist Jeff Koons to the ground. February 19, 2023 By Tiffany Wertheimer BBC News 19 February 2023 'Please don't touch the artwork'. Now and then, we are reminded as... Read more -
Banksy unveils new ‘Valentine’s Day Mascara’ mural in Margate
A new Banksy artwork has appeared in Margate, Kent. February 14, 2023 A new artwork has appeared on the side of a building along Grosvenor Place near Margate Fire Station prompting rumours... Read more
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FERN AUCTION SUCCESS ! Today's auction result marks a new chapter for Fern
The painting then received a high number of bids proving high demand and after lengthy and competitive bidding December 8, 2022 Tate Ward x Artsy’s auction of Urban & Contemporary Art, featuring works by Francis Bacon, Damien Hirst, Banksy and more,... Read more -
Crisis, what crisis? Global import and export of art set to hit record levels by the end of 2022
Demand from collectors remains “extremely resilient”—but survey asks how long can the current model be sustained? November 14, 2022 A visitor at Frieze Masters 2022—one of a number of fairs this year that held live events with no social... Read more -
Most Expensive Art Auction Ever: Paul Allen’s Collection Fetches Record $1.6 Billion
Art amassed by late Microsoft co founder Paul Allen brought in more than $1.6 billion at Christie’s November 14, 2022 Art amassed by late Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen brought in more than $1.6 billion at Christie’s over two days of... Read more -
ARTS, ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES DISTRIBUTED WITH THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
Be sure to pick up a copy from your local Newsagents! ! THIS SUNDAY ! October 8, 2022 On Sunday 9 th October, Yield Gallery will be featuring in 'Sunday' section of The Telegraph Newspaper , specifically within... Read more
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Artists discuss how they turned the queen into an icon
When Chris Levine, a Canadian artist, was commissioned to make a holographic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, who died in Scotland on Thursday, he took an unusual approach to getting her to relax. September 10, 2022 When Chris Levine, a Canadian artist, was commissioned to make a holographic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, who died in... Read more -
‘This must be stopped’: US begins court battle against publishing giants’ merger
The justice department is seeking to block the $2.2bn merger between Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster August 22, 2022 The government and publishing titan Penguin Random House exchanged opening salvos in a federal antitrust trial Monday as the US... Read more -
PRESS RELEASE – NEW WEBSITE LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT RICHARDHAMBLETON.CO.UK
July 25, 2022 After many months of hard work and dedication from our team at Yield Gallery, we are pleased to announce the... Read more -
‘The rich have got much richer’: why art sale prices are going through the roof
Auction houses are recording a boom in sales after a return to pre-pandemic levels of supplies of works May 23, 2022 Auction houses are recording a boom in sales after a return to pre-pandemic levels of supplies of works As a straight return on investment, it’s hard to beat “Untitled”, a 1982 work by Jean-Michel Basquiat Read more
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Billionaire Yusaku Maezawa Sells Basquiat Painting For $85 Million As Market For Artist’s Work Heats Up
Japanese e-commerce billionaire Yusaku Maezawa sold one of his Jean-Michel Basquiat paintings for $85 million including fees at Phillips auction house in New York on Tuesday, as the market for the late New York artist’s paintings continues to surge decade May 19, 2022 Japanese e-commerce billionaire Yusaku Maezawa sold one of his Jean-Michel Basquiat paintings for $85 million including fees at Phillips auction... Read more -
Richard Hambleton Positioned As Unrivalled Twentieth Century Master
In Extensive Career Retrospective Showcasing Rare And Unseen Works May 18, 2022 Richard Hambleton Mutiny, 1985 Acrylic on canvas CHASE CONTEMPORARY An uprising of emotion awakens us as we encounter a monumental... Read more -
Warhol's Marilyn Monroe painting sold for record-breaking $195m
An iconic painting of Marilyn Monroe by Andy Warhol has been auctioned for $195m (£158.17m) - making it the most expensive piece of 20th Century art ever sold. May 10, 2022 The painting, Shot Sage Blue Marilyn, was painted by Warhol in 1964 using a famous photograph as inspiration. The amount... Read more -
The Emergence Of Art Collection As An Investment Against Inflation
Nouriel Gino Yazdinian is the CEO of NY Elizabeth, a luxury online auction house with offices in the United States and United Kingdom May 9, 2022 Diversifying your portfolio is one of the most advantageous things that anyone can do in order to generate revenue from... Read more
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Robbie Williams to exhibit his paintings for first time
Exclusive: Williams’s work with Ed Godrich will be shown alongside sale of works by artists including Basquiat April 22, 2022 He’s better known for stepping out on stage and providing some of the most memorable British pop moments in recent... Read more -
For love or money: investing in art
Wang Du emigrated to Paris a year after the Tiananmen Square protests. His subsequent distrust of media imagery can be seen in three striking bronze sculptures, exhibited at this year’s Art Monte-Carlo. April 14, 2022 Wang Du emigrated to Paris a year after the Tiananmen Square protests. His subsequent distrust of media imagery can be... Read more -
Banksy works sell for millions at auction
Two of Banksy's most recognisable artworks have sold for a combined total of more than £7m at auction. March 2, 2022 Two of Banksy's most recognisable artworks have sold for a combined total of more than £7m at auction. Vandalised... Read more -
Artnet Data and Analytics show Fine Art in Comparison to other Key Asset Classes
Fine Art seen as a viable hedge against inflation. February 28, 2022 - Fine Art seen as a viable hedge against inflation - Artnet Data highlights Fine Art's attractiveness as an asset... Read more
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Robbie Williams to sell three Banksy artworks for up to £10m
Singer puts versions of Kissing Coppers, Girl with Balloon and Vandalised Oils (Choppers) up for auction January 22, 2022 Robbie Williams to sell three Banksy artworks for up to £10m Singer puts versions of Kissing Coppers, Girl with Balloon and Vandalised Oils (Choppers) up for auction Read more -
$20M Picasso, $4M Banksy sales juice hot Art Basel Miami market
Sales at Art Basel Miami Beach were boosted by a nearly $20 million Picasso sale December 2, 2021 Banksy's 'Charlie Brown' mural. Sales at Art Basel Miami Beach were boosted by a nearly $20 million Picasso sale —... Read more -
ART IS THE AMONG HOTTEST MARKETS ON EARTH
Christie’s,Sotheby’s and Phillips get ready to sell off at least $1.6 billion worth of art, including works that could sell for 15 times their asking prices. November 9, 2021 Collectors know exactly what they want from art: more. A lot more. Starting Tuesday, the world’s chief auction houses—Sotheby’s, Christie’s... Read more -
Drawings by Muhammad Ali sell for nearly $1m
A rare collection of drawings, sketches and paintings by champion boxer Muhammad Ali has sold at auction for nearly $1m (£733,760). October 12, 2021 Some 26 art works went under the hammer at Bonhams auction house in New York. One of the most anticipated... Read more
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Banksy’s Shredded Painting Is Back at Auction
Sotheby's will sell the painting in October with a current low estimate set at $5.5 million. September 1, 2021 It’s been just about three years since the anonymous artist Banksy captured headlines around the world when one of his... Read more -
Banksy’s Infamous ‘Spike’ Artwork Becomes an NFT
‘Spike’ is a unique piece of artwork by the street artist Banksy is going to be auctioned off as a licensed NFT. July 23, 2021 Banksy Artwork Spike to become NFT Read more -
Damien Hirst launches his own NFT ‘Currency’
In an exclusive video, the artist and former BoE governor Mark Carney discuss the venture, which forces buyers to choose between physical and virtual work July 19, 2021 Trust Damien Hirst to put a spin on things. In today’s launch of his NFT-based project, entitled “The Currency”, the... Read more -
Insiders More Confident About the Art Market
Contemporary art experts are growing more positive about the market, a survey shows. July 16, 2021 Contemporary art experts are growing more positive about the market, a survey shows. The latest ArtTactic Confidence Indicator, based on... Read more
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Cortez, Who Helped Launch Basquiat to Fame, Is Dead
Diego Cortez, a curator who stood at the center of Downtown New York’s vibrant art scene has sadly passed away June 21, 2021 Diego Cortez, a curator who stood at the centre of Downtown New York’s vibrant art scene during the 1980s, has died. Patti Astor, who cofounded New York’s Fun Gallery, posted news of Cortez’s death on Facebook, writing, “Another one of the great art warriors is gone.” Read more -
The Connor Brothers New Releases
June 17, 2021 Artists Mike Snelle and James Golding burst onto the scene in 2012 under the pseudonym, the Connor Brothers. Initially capturing... Read more -
Art Has Beaten The S&P 500 over 25 Years
There’s a ‘unique’ opportunity in art, which has beat the S&P 500 over 25 years, asset manager says June 1, 2021 There’s a ‘unique’ opportunity in art, which has beat the S&P 500 over 25 years, asset manager says. Key Points... Read more -
Banksy Print Index up +4% in 2021.
Banksy Print Index performance in 2020-2021' May 19, 2021 BANKSY PRINT INDEX Over £19 million has been spent on Banksy prints since the turn of 2021, this is almost... Read more
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Why are Basquiat Paintings Worth So Much?
Versus Medici, just sold for $50.8 million at Sotheby's, a far cry from its $1 million price tag in 2002 May 16, 2021 Another Basquiat auction, another multi-million dollar price tag. This week alone, a painting by the Brooklyn artist fetched $93.1 million... Read more -
Yield Gallery ambassador Sunny Edwards becomes the new IBF world flyweight champion.
Sunny Edwards produced a sublime display to inflict a first defeat on Moruti Mthalane in 13 years and become IBF world flyweight champion. April 30, 2021 Sunny Edwards produced a sublime display to inflict a first defeat on Moruti Mthalane in 13 years and become IBF... Read more -
Painting Banksy ‘Vandalized’ With a Comment on Climate Change
Will Highlight Christie’s June Sales The work is expected to fetch between £3 million and £5 million. April 13, 2021 A Banksy painting from 2009 will be a highlight of Christie’s June sales. The painting, which is from a series... Read more -
The Banksy artwork owned by celebrities
From Brad Pitt to Christina Aguilera, everyone wants a piece of Bristol's favourite graffiti artist April 5, 2021 Banksy might be anonymous, but that hasn't stopped him becoming one of Bristol's most famous celebrities. The artist of course... Read more
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Banksy: Girl With Balloon sells for £900,000
A significant record for a Banksy editioned print, outselling a purple version from the same series that made £640,500 March 31, 2021 Increasingly, his original works are mainstays of major sales of Modern and Contemporary art, with his multiples among the best-selling... Read more -
Hirst is first artist for 99% energy efficient blockchain
With 10,000 works on paper linked to NFTs that “explore the boundaries of art and currency” March 30, 2021 It is no secret: NFTs are helping to destroy our planet. That Beeple sale not only racked up $69.3m, it... Read more -
Banksy's Game Changer sells for record £16.7m
The hammer price will be donated by the artist to "help support health organisations March 26, 2021 Banksy's painting Game Changer has today sold for a record £14.4m (£16.7m with fees) at Christie's in London against its... Read more -
Basquiat's Warrior most expensive work sold in Asia
Offered in a single-lot sale, the painting was estimated at HK$240m to HK$320m March 23, 2021 Jean-Michel Basquiat's Warrior (1982) has just become the most expensive Western work of art to be sold at auction in... Read more
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One to watch - Will McNally - his art work is up 58.61 per cent
Will McNally is catching the attention of international galleries October 23, 2020 Will McNally is catching the attention of international galleries and avid art collectors both sides of the Atlantic - the... Read more -
'NIGHTLIFE' exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery
Yield Gallery welcomed clients to the Richard Hambleton 'NIGHTLIFE' exhibition. October 11, 2020 Richard Hambleton's 'NIGHTLIFE' collection was brought back to life by Woodbury House of Archer Street Soho as they showcased the... Read more -
The Hottest Artists To Invest In Right Now
Here’s our insider’s guide to three artists who are about to make it big on the art scene. September 22, 2020 Here’s our insider’s guide to three artists who are about to make it big on the art scene. Now’s the... Read more -
BANKSY FUNDS BOAT TO RESCUE REFUGEES
UK artist finances bright pink motor yacht that set sail in secrecy to avoid being stopped. August 30, 2020 The British street artist Banksy has financed a boat to rescue refugees attempting to reach Europe from north Africa. The... Read more
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Sotheby's $363.2M Contemporary Art Sale
The Art Market passes it's first major test of Pandemic. July 11, 2020 The words “The auction of the future is here” flashed across the screen during the glitzy introductory video to Sotheby’s... Read more -
Yield Gallery Sponsors Sunny Edwards
Yield Gallery are proud to be sponsoring Sunny Edwards. July 2, 2020 Sunny Edwards (born January 1st 1996) is a British professional boxer who has held the British super-flyweight title since 2019.... Read more -
Jean-Michel Basquiat Sells For More Than $100M
As auctioneer Oliver Barker put it, “Now he goes into the pantheon.” June 5, 2020 Jean-Michel Basquiat became the most expensive American artist ever sold at auction Thursday when an azure-and-black untitled skull painting from... Read more -
Banksy Captures The Mood Of A Nation
Banksy’s new work pays tribute to brave NHS workers. May 5, 2020 Banksy’s new work captures the mood of a nation under lock down by paying tribute to brave NHS workers. The... Read more
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Damien Hirst Unveils NHS Rainbow Artwork
Damien Hirst has created two pieces One is for charity and the other is to raise spirits. May 2, 2020 Damien Hirst has unveiled his latest artwork in support of the NHS. The Butterfly Rainbow is free to download, but... Read more -
The Art Market Is Beating The Stock Market
With everything that is happening, are art prices falling off a cliff? The answer? Not at all. January 4, 2020 With everything that is happening, are art prices falling off a cliff? The answer? Not at all. How did I... Read more -
What Are Fine Art Prints Worth Today?
Prints are valuable pieces of art in their own right. The majority of modern and contemporary artists have experimented… April 25, 2019 Prints are valuable pieces of art in their own right. The majority of modern and contemporary artists have experimented with... Read more -
You Don’t Need To Be A Billionaire To Buy A Banksy
DEMAND FOR THE ANONYMOUS ARTIST’S WORK HAS SHOT UP OVER THE LAST YEAR HOWEVER, WE WANT TO CHALLENGE THE POPULAR OPINION March 25, 2019 Demand for the anonymous artist’s work has shot up over the last year however, we want to challenge the popular... Read more
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Art – Investment Or Passion Purchase?
When it comes to buying art, there are many different reasons to invest.... February 18, 2019 When it comes to buying art, there are many different reasons to invest. Whether it's simply because you fall in... Read more -
Why Celebrities And A-listers Love Collecting Art
Celebrity collectors can have an enormous influence on contemporary art investment trends. More than a few emerging names have enjoyed a rise in demand thanks to a famous patron March 22, 2017 Celebrity collectors can have an enormous influence on contemporary art investment trends. More than a few emerging names have enjoyed a rise in demand thanks to a famous patron, as this social proof quickly leads other art lovers to invest in their work. Read more