The Swedish collector Gustaf Douglas was once asked by a Swedish Business Magazine about his approach to art collection. His immediate response was to recommend starting by purchasing art books and educating oneself before making …
Title: Exploring the Art Market: “The Value of Art” by Michael Findlay Michael Findlay’s book, “The Value of Art,” provides readers with a captivating journey into the world of art valuation, collecting, and the fascinating …
The Kent State shootings on May 4, 1970, stand as a poignant testament to the tumultuous socio-political landscape of the 1970s. Following President Richard Nixon’s announcement of the U.S. invasion of Cambodia, students across America …
Both Robert Frank’s “The Americans” and Robert Rauschenberg’s “In and Out of City Limits” stand as significant testaments to the American landscape of the 20th century. While they don’t directly converge in terms of collaboration …
Collecting David Hockney posters can be a worthwhile endeavor, depending on your motivations and interests. Here are several reasons why one might consider collecting Hockney posters: However, it’s essential to understand the distinction between collecting …
The renowned Swedish art dealer, Fabian Carlsson, introduced me to Ivan Karp, former co-director of Castelli Gallery. Ivan held the key to my aspiration of visiting Andy Warhol’s Factory. My purpose in traveling to New …
Created for the 1956 “This is Tomorrow” exhibition at the Whitechapel Gallery, Richard Hamilton collaborated with fellow artist John McHale (1922-1978) and architect John Voelcker to craft a “fun house” structure. This creation incorporated imagery …
Richard Hamilton’s Illustrations for “Ulysses”Richard Hamilton found inspiration in James Joyce’s “Ulysses” during his military service in the late forties, which led him to create preliminary drawings (currently held in the British Museum). In the …
Created for the Typosophic pavilion at Documenta X. Enclosure by Richard Hamilton, Typography Ecke Bonk and computer hardware and configuration by Edvard Thordén. In 1982, Edvard Thordén was invited by Richard Hamilton to discuss a …