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Prints: The Fastest-Growing Segment of the Art Market
18 Feb 2018Prints have been around since the Renaissance, and have always occupied a slightly ambiguous place in the art market. They’re designed by an artist and often signed by the artist, but they are, by definition, reproductions. It was where beginners in the art world started collecting, and that would encourage people: They might have been buying works at […]
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Race, Power, Money- The Art of Jean-Michel Basquiat
13 Feb 2018Last year, an artwork by Jean-Michel Basquiat sold for a record $110.5 million (£85m) at auction in New York. Sotheby’s said the sale of “Untitled” on a Thursday night in Manhattan was an auction record for the artist. It also set a record price for an American artist at auction. The 1982 painting depicts a face in the […]
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Artistic Architecture- “World’s Largest Picture Frame” Opens in Dubai
08 Feb 2018Rising 150 meters from Dubai’s Zabeel Park, the “World’s Largest Picture Frame” (dubbed the “Dubai Frame”) has officially opened in the UAE! The structure is the latest in the city’s line of eye-catching megaprojects, offering up panoramic views of the skyline while framing views of iconic buildings such as the Burj Khalifa for visitors and […]
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Dali & Gala: The Love Story
08 Feb 2018‘Forever is you & me.’ – Salvador Dali This is the passionate yet twisted story of one of art’s greatest masters, Salvador Dalí and Gala – his wife. Gala (Helena Deluvina Diakonoff) was born in Kazan, Russia, a university town on the Volga River. Gala was the second of four children born to Ivan and […]
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Cai Zhisong and His ‘Homeland’
07 Feb 2018In Cai Zhisong’s most recent works, the Homeland series, how does the artist play with semantic tension? Compared with his previous series—Ode to Homeland, Rose, and Cloud—this new series is even more challenging in terms of how to create this tension. The subject matter of the Ode to Homeland series focuses on historical figures […]
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When It Comes To Picking Art, Men & Women Just Don’t See Eye To Eye
06 Feb 2018A provocative new study shows that the sexes exhibit distinct differences in how they evaluate art: men tend to place more emphasis on the artist, women on the art itself. For the study, 518 men and women were asked to judge two unfamiliar paintings and to read a fictitious biography of the artist who painted […]
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The Art Market Continues to Soar, Christie’s Revenue Climbed to $6.6 billion in 2017
04 Feb 2018Christie’s sales were up considerably in 2017, thanks in large part to Salvator Mundi, Asian buyers, and concentration at the top end of the market. But while total revenue hit $6.6 billion, a 21 percent increase compared to 2016, private sales dropped significantly, according to the latest report released in January 2018. Overall, auction sales totaled […]
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The Life of Frida Khalo
31 Jan 2018Considered one of the Mexico’s greatest artist, Frida Khalo was born on July 6, 1907 in Coyocoan, Mexico City, Mexico. She was the first Latin American artist to break the $1 million mark at auction, in May 1990, when Sotheby’s sold ‘Diego y Yo (1949)’, for $1.4 million (on an estimate of $800,000 to $1 million). … […]
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‘Mobile Theatre & Head in Art’ Tamen+ & DAVID David Joint Solo Exhibition Opening Cocktail
30 Jan 2018YANG GALLERY team gratefully thank our artists Tamen+ and DAVID David, valued collectors and beloved friends who joined us at 《Mobile Theatre & Head in Art》 opening cocktail! We look forward to your continuous support & to see you at our next event soon!🥂
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Singapore Art Week 2018
27 Jan 2018A joint initiative by the National Arts Council, the Singapore Tourism Board and the Singapore Economic Development Board, Singapore Art Week reinforces Singapore’s position as Asia’s leading arts destination. The sixth edition in 2018, Singapore Art Week celebrates the biggest names and top creative individuals in the art industry. Reaching out to both Singapore residents and […]
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Beautiful & Tasty: Depictions of Food in Contemporary Art
23 Jan 2018Food is a frequent subject in art throughout history. After all, food isn’t just vital to our livelihood, it also brings us great pleasure. Here are some very eye-catching and mouth-watering depictions of food by established contemporary artists of today that you’ll want to collect and share at your next dinner party. Bon appetit! 1. Zeng Fanzhi- ‘Meat […]
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Opening Cocktail of ‘PORTRAITS’ by Timothy White at YANG GALLERY
23 Jan 2018YANG GALLERY team gratefully thanks artist Timothy White, Singapore Tatler, Moet & Chandon, our good friend Min Li & all collectors who joined us for an amazing & successful art+lifestyle exhibition. We look forward to your continuous support & to welcome you at our next event soon! For over thirty years, Timothy White has captured […]
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‘Mobile Theatre & Head in Art’ Tamen+ and DAVID David Joint Solo Exhibition 2018
20 Jan 2018Dear friends, YANG GALLERY • Singapore cordially invites you to ‘Mobile Theatre & Head in Art’ Tamen+ and DAVID David Joint Solo Exhibition opening cocktail on 26th Jan 2018, 3-6pm. Artists will be in attendance. RSVP: shion@yanggallery.com.sg / +65 6721 8888 Venue: 581 Orchard Road, The Shopping Gallery Hilton, #01-11, Singapore 238883 We look forward […]
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DAVID David X Hermes Art & Luxury Collaboration
10 Jan 2018Established contemporary French artist DAVID David showcases his artistry on probably the most expensive bag in the world, the beloved Birkin from The House of Hermes. Each unique hand painted piece features the artist’s iconic ‘Head in Art’ subject or his signature graffitied color splashes. This flawless collaboration of art & luxury combines the exceptional modernity of […]
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French President Emmanuel Macron Shows His Love for Art as He Visits Beijing 798 Art District
10 Jan 2018French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Beijing on Monday to kick off a three-day state visit to China. The French president and first lady Brigitte Macron were received by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at Beijing Capital International Airport. Macron is the first European leader to visit China since last autumn’s 19th National Congress of […]
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Richard Orlinski X Hublot Limited Edition Watch Collection
09 Jan 2018YANG GALLERY’S representing established French contemporary artist Richard Orlinski is collaborating with renowned Swiss watchmaker Hublot to launch the world’s first work of art that shows time, the ‘Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Orlinski! The Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Orlinski brings to life the artist’s graphic universe. The watch features a brand-new design playing with angles […]
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Tamen+ and Their Motion Theatre
08 Jan 2018THEY is an art collaboration of two artists, Yang Xiaogang and Lai Shengyu. Their group name THEY is confusing when spoken and written- either way indicates the disappearance of the signified object. What are THEY? Who are THEY? The use of the third person pronoun they, usurps the artists and their work; whenever people talk […]
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YANG GALLERY X East Hotel Beijing ‘Art Shop’ Lifestyle Collaboration
07 Jan 2018The most exciting range of YANG GALLERY’S Contemporary Fine Art now adorn the interiors of EAST Hotel Beijing. In today’s world where the arts & culture sector is receiving rapidly growing awareness, the definition of a luxury hotel is through its art treasure chest & collections and art-themed hotels are increasingly become more popular globally. More people are […]
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‘Portraits: Timothy White’ Solo Exhibition 2018
07 Jan 2018Dear friends, YANG GALLERY • Singapore cordially invites you to the most established Hollywood celebrity photographer Timothy White《Portraits》 Solo Exhibition Opening Cocktail on 18th Jan 2018, 6-9 pm. RSVP: shion@yanggallery.com.sg / +65 6721 8888 We look forward to your presence soon! As one of the most renowned photographers in Hollywood, White has since contributed to the covers […]
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China’s Growing Collector Base Is Turning Chinese Contemporary Art Into A Major Blue-Chip Asset
05 Jan 2018China’s rising contingent of newly wealthy individuals is becoming increasingly educated about art and taking a pragmatic approach when it comes to auction buys, viewing Chinese art as an asset class. This trend has already taken root. Because China’s wealthy value hard assets as a major source of investment, these new Chinese collectors have been flooding into the […]