The year 2020 is coming to an end, the Holidays are just around the corner and Singulart would like to take the opportunity to look back on the eventful year of 2020. A year that will go down in history, marked by a global pandemic that has had a lasting impact on all of our lives. Not only has it…
The Art Market
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This week, we interviewed Phillip Blond, British Art Dealer and Gallery Director of Blond Contemporary. In this article, we explore Phillip’s career in the art world, his insights into collecting and curation, as well as the role of the online art market today. Singulart is delighted about the upcoming event partnership with Blond Contemporary in December 2020! Can you tell…
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The contemporary Art Market is in constant flux. At every moment, contemporary art is renewed and offers new discoveries with new artists and artworks. The market is full of surprises with records constantly being broken at auctions. Contemporary art is becoming more and more expensive and increasingly popular – with some living artists seeing their popularity outperform modern artists such…
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While the health crisis has forced many contemporary art fairs to postpone or cancel their spring editions, those scheduled for the autumn season are still set to go ahead. This time is a frustrating time for everyone involved, and we too had many art fairs to look forward to in the spring/summer. In order to be able to make the…
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Our preference in art is deeply personal as we link it to both our memories and beliefs, whether it be societal, political, or aesthetic. In order to solidify an identity, companies are increasingly resorting to acquiring artworks on commission. By initiating a collaboration with a contemporary artist, the company associates its brand with a different, often refreshing, image and ensures…
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We are living through historic times. The novel coronavirus is affecting not only our proximity to others, but also our daily lives, jobs and of course how we spend our free time. In this article, Singulart reflects on current trends in the online art market and how this pandemic is affecting not only our business but the entire art market…
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On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organisation declared the spread of Covid-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, a pandemic. The magnitude of this is a shock to us all. However, if we look at the history of mankind, it is clear that pandemics have been affecting us for centuries. Where better to find testimony than in art, which has…
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Where is Salvator Mundi? And why was everyone talking about a banana? Here’s our recap of what the art world was buzzing about this past year. Leonardo at the Louvre This year marked the 500-year anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci‘s death. It comes as no surprise, then, that the world honored history’s most famous painter with high-profile exhibitions and plenty…
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Kareem Waris Olamilekan, better known as WASPA ART, is a hyperrealism artist from Nigeria. At just eleven, the young superstar is gaining global fame for his hyperrealism portraits of his friends, neighbors, and family members. Working mostly with pencil but occasionally pastels, paints, and ballpoint pen, his portraits are lively, expressive, and touching depictions of his community. Dubbed ‘Africa’s youngest…
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Are you also fascinated by the world of luxury art? Have you ever wondered how certain paintings are designated fine art and given million dollar price tags? In this article, Singulart breaks down the five most expensive paintings of all time. While you might think a work like the Mona Lisa would certainly top the list, pieces like Leonardo’s famous…
