Editorial

A Guide to Takashi Murakami’s Iconic Characters

Takashi Murakami, the mastermind behind the "Superflat" movement, seamlessly blends traditional Japanese art with contemporary pop culture. His colourful and playful characters have become staples ...

Tracey Emin’s I Followed You to the End at White Cube Bermondsey

Coinciding with Frieze London (2024), Tracey Emin’s solo exhibition, I Followed You to the End, is on display at White Cube Bermondsey from 19 September to 10 November 2024. Emin, a leading figure ...

Who is Cy Twombly: A Comprehensive Guide to His Art, Influence, and Market

Cy Twombly (1928-2011) is renowned for his ability to blend the abstract with the mythological, combining calligraphic scribbles, cryptic marks, and grand themes that span time and history. Though ...

Banksy's "Girl with Balloon": A Journey from Street Art to Auction Sensation

Banksy, the elusive and provocative street artist, has captivated the world with his poignant and often politically charged artworks. One of his most iconic pieces, "Girl with Balloon," epitomises ...

Jeff Koons’ Balloon Animal Sculptures: A Journey Through Pop Art’s Most Iconic Creations

Jeff Koons, born in Pennsylvania in 1955, is one of the most influential and controversial figures in contemporary art. Known for his larger-than-life sculptures and installations, Koons has consis...

Damien Hirst’s ‘The Civilisation’ Exhibition at Phillips: A Look Back

Damien Hirst’s recent exhibition, The Civilisation, has just wrapped up at Phillips auction house in Mayfair, London, after running from August 5 to September 2, 2024. This striking exhibition feat...

Exploring Tracey Emin's Practice: How She Makes her Art

Tracey Emin’s artwork is deeply rooted in personal experiences, offering an intimate glimpse into her life. Often autobiographical, her work confronts themes of love, loss, vulnerability, and traum...

Grayson Perry’s 2023 'Smash Hits' Exhibition in Edinburgh: A Retrospective of a Cultural Icon

The ‘Smash Hits’ exhibition, hosted at the Royal Scottish Academy by the National Galleries of Scotland, marks a significant milestone in Perry’s career. This retrospective, the largest of his care...

Who is Alex Katz?

Alex Katz is a prominent American artist, born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1927. Over his extensive career, Katz has become renowned for his unique approach to portraiture and landscape painting, cha...

Banksy’s Animal Murals in London: A Guide to the Mysterious Artists Latest Works

In August 2024, Banksy, the elusive and world-renowned street artist, unveiled a series of animal-themed murals across London. Dubbed the "London Zoo" series by fans, these nine pieces appeared dai...

Yayoi Kusama’s “Infinite Accumulation” Sculpture Unveiled Outside Liverpool Street Station

The bustling streets of London have been graced with a striking new addition, “Infinite Accumulation,” a monumental public sculpture by the renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Installed outside ...