By Maria Bregman Banksy is a name that has become synonymous with street art, political activism and anonymity. The elusive artist has been creating provocative…
By Maria Bregman I have been covering art markets for more than a decade. From antiquities to contemporary, galleries to auctions and museums, what defines…
Tove Jansson, the creator of the beloved Moomin characters, was not only a master of whimsy and fantasy, but also a keen explorer of the…
By Sara Noah The red paint was used by chance, but it has taken on a grim significance. It was what was on hand when…
The painting The Scream by Edvard Munch is one of the most iconic and influential artworks of the 20th century, expressing the existential angst and alienation of…
By Maria Bregman Winter is coming, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay indoors and miss out on the vibrant and diverse art scene…
On 8 November 2023, Sotheby’s New York sold Pablo Picasso’s Femme à la montre – a 1932 oil-on-canvas portrait of his mistress Marie-Thérèse Walter –…
By Tessa Nolan Pablo Picasso is one of the most well-known and influential artists of the 20th century, the founder of cubism and an innovator…
By Maria Bregman Claude Monet is widely regarded as one of the most influential artists of all time. His paintings of water lilies, haystacks, and…
Imagine buying a painting for £30,000 and discovering that it is actually worth millions. That is what happened to an anonymous French collector who bought…