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Michael Jordan Spiegel to make The Other Art Fair debut in Los Angeles

Artist Michael Jordan Spiegel to make his The Other Art Fair debut in Los Angeles.   Michael Jordan Spiegel, an LA based contemporary artist will be showcasing his works at the 2019 Los Angeles edition of The Other Art Fair Presented by Saatchi Art. The fair known for displaying independent emerging artists, will kick of in Los Angeles from March 28-31 in The Magic Box at The Reef. Spiegel is known for his signature style of blending custom cut-outs with quirky text. His art reflects his attitude of excitement in pushing boundaries. Drawing inspiration from his travels and time spent working with visionary contemporaries. Michael Jordan Spiegel is looking to highlight his “Custom Club” Concept. The idea of creating custom...

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The Art Standard Time Guide to Miami's Art Basel Fairs 2018

As Miami Art Week 2018 takes over Miami we’re taking a look at this years must see shows. On this first week of December, the art world flocks to Miami. Elite galleries, artists, collectors, curators and art and design enthusiasts from all corners of the globe make the trip to see the largest and most prominent contemporary art show in the country. Art Basel Miami Beach Miami’s marquee event of the week is its largest, with over 250 of the world's leading international Modern and contemporary art galleries display artworks by over 4,000 artists, including paintings, sculptures, installations, photography, film, video, and digital art. Visitors can find works ranging from editioned pieces by young artists to museum-caliber masterpieces. For More...

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Galerie Perrotin Seoul Exhibits Josh Sperling's "Two Purple Tigers"

New York based artist Josh Sperling a will present his newest works in a solo exhibition titled “Two Purple Tigers” at Galerie Perrotin Seoul in South Korea. This is his second show with Perrotin and first in Asia. The show will feature the artists' signature geometric forms and colors in new configurations. Josh Sperling’s work follows in the tradition of the "shaped canvas" and minimalist paintings of the 1960s and 1970s.Sperling (born in 1984 in Oneonta, New York) uses intricate and sinuous cutting to define the outline of his works, often adding three-dimensionality under the surface of the canvas. Each shaped canvas is hand formed. Layers of plywood are built up forming the shapes over which canvas is stretched and then painted. "The visible ridges add not only texture, but...

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David Hockney Sells for $90.3 Million USD Making it Most Expensive Artwork by a Living Artist

David Hockney is considered to be one of the most important British artists of the 20th century.  He is perhaps best known for his serial paintings of swimming pools, portraits of friends, and verdant landscapes. The artist’s works range from collaged photography and posters, to Cubist-inspired abstractions and open-air paintings of the English countryside.  During Last nights Christie's auction, Hockney's Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) (1972) sold for $90.3 million at the post war and contemporary art in Rockefeller Center. The work by the British artist topples Jeff Koons's Balloon Dog which sold for $58.4 million to become the most expensive work by a living artist. The sale more than tripled the British artist’s current record of $28.4 million set in May.   Hockney’s record shows...

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Andy Warhol Retrospective at the Whitney Museum

The Whitney Museum of American Art opens a major retrospective that looks at the life, career, and impact of Andy Warhol's work. The Show titled "From A to Z And Back Again" will chronicle Warhol's full career.  Few artists find their works as instantly recognizable as Andy Warhol. His larger than life persona and willingness to experiment with non-traditional art-making techniques led to his image as an icon. Warhol understood the growing power of images in contemporary life and helped to expand the role of the artist in society.  The exhibition is the first Warhol retrospective organized by a U.S. institution since 1989. This is the largest monographic exhibition to date at the Whitney's new location, with more than 350 works of art, many assembled...

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