2023 Underground Art Market Report
When Banksy’s “Girl With Balloon” closed London Sotheby’s “Frieze Week,” it sold for $1.4 million. Then, it self-destructed via a shredder installed within the frame. Three years later, its shreds resold for $25.4 million, triple its expected new value. Outside of Banksy’s pranks, the art …
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When people hear the word “graffiti,” they might envision crude, furtive scribblings, but true street art is nothing of the sort. It’s astonishingly intricate, comprising a wide range of styles and mediums. The art usually stays right where it is — in the street — …
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Dhaka North City Corporation mayor Md Atiqul Islam paints on a wall at an event, jointly organised by the DNCC and Berger Paints Bangladesh at Mohakhali Flyover in the capital on Monday. — New Age photo Dhaka North City Corporation mayor Md Atiqul Islam warned …
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Dhaka North City Corporation mayor Md Atiqul Islam paints on a wall at an event, jointly organised by the DNCC and Berger Paints Bangladesh at Mohakhali Flyover in the capital on Monday. — New Age photo Dhaka North City Corporation mayor Md Atiqul Islam warned …
Read MoreA former butcher’s shop on the High Street was transformed into a piece of immersive art by internationally renowned Scottish artist Rachel Maclean this September, which saw toy dolls piled upside-down in the window display with posters advertising ‘nothing must go’ and ‘don’t buy mi’, in …
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On December 7, Thomas Street in the Northern Quarter was transformed into a runway for Chanel’s exclusive and prestigious Métiers d‘Art Exhibition. Manchester temporarily became home to some of the biggest celebrities across the world including Kristen Stewart, Alexa Chung, Tilda Swinton, Hugh Grant, and …
Read MoreTBS Report 11 December, 2023, 09:15 pm Last modified: 11 December, 2023, 09:22 pm The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has taken up an initiative to adorn the city with street art on the capital’s Mohakhali flyover marking Victory Day. Mayor Atiqul Islam inaugurated the …
Read MoreIn many urban environments, exclusivity and exclusion prevail, pushing many citizens to the margins. Art stands as a universal and accessible medium that bridges cultural divides. Armed with their talents and tools, artists can create works that resonate with their communities, reflecting their heritage and …
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Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Md Atiqul Islam has warned of stern action if posters are found covering up authentic street art on the city’s walls. He was speaking at an event showcasing street art at the Mohakhali Flyover in the capital on Monday. …
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ADVERTISEMENT One day, as I strolled through my city, I realized that I was completely surrounded by thousands of signatures. They were literally everywhere! In my bureaucratic world of order and systems, the presence of purposeless signatures was deeply disturbing. That’s why I decided to …
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