Damien Hirst

Jul 15, 2009

Insider Guide to LA’s Contemporary Art Scene

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By Patter Hellstrom . Los Angeles galleries exhibit work that is the antidote to June Gloom. Keeping an eye on the contemporary art scene in LA informs both my artistic and curatorial practices. Art explored from an artist viewpoint offers design professionals insight into current art movements. . Sundaram Tagore Gallery showing of Hiroshi Senju’s Waterfalls (above) are [...] (more...)

May 15, 2009

Negotiating the Private Sale

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Jeff Koons’ Hanging Heart Violet was recently sold through a private sale, By guest blogger, Emily Waldorf of ArtsEtoile. Profits are down at Sotheby’s and Christie’s, but business in their private sales departments has doubled. Selling privately is very attractive now since it is quick, confidential, and avoids the inherent production costs and time delay of selling [...] (more...)

Mar 27, 2009

Giambattista Tiepolo’s Portrait of a lady as Flora

In Search of Quality & Value: A Return to Old Masters

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Giambattista Tiepolo’s Portrait of a Lady as Flora By guest blogger, Emily Waldorf of ArtsEtoile. Did you know that Jeff Koons, John Currin, and Damien Hirst all collect Old Masters? In a follow up to my post, “The Recession’s Silver Lining: Art Quality & Value Improve,” I wanted to pinpoint where exactly quality and value are to [...] (more...)

Feb 27, 2009

The Recession’s Silver Lining: Art Quality & Availability Improve

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David Wojnarowicz’s photograph from his 1977-79 series “Rimbaud in New York,” captures the current art market climate Here is another insider look at the art world from Decorati guest blogger and Art Advisor, Emily Waldorf of ArtsEtoile. This week, Emily looks on the bright side of current economic news with some advice for art lovers. Art and [...] (more...)