-
Maurizio Cattelan's Viral Duct-Taped Banana Artwork Is Up For Auction Again, This Time At An Estimated Worth Of Up To $1.5 Million
Sunday, October 27, 2024 - 1:44am | 368Auction house Sotheby’s said on Friday that Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan's “Comedian” duct-taped banana artwork is up for auction once again, this time at an estimated $1 million to $1.5 million. What Happened: “Comedian” is a piece of conceptual art involving a...
-
Tesla Cybertruck Tows Statue Of Elon Musk Through Texas: Stunt Linked To NFTs, Meme Coin Of Famous Reddit Sketch
Monday, August 19, 2024 - 7:10pm | 689The Tesla Cybertruck has proven several use cases since launching, including being used on a farm and owned by celebrities as a fashion accessory. Hauling a statue of Elon Musk around can now be added to the list of things Cybertruck owners can do. What Happened: Images of a statue of Elon Musk...
-
Why Billionaires Like Jeff Bezos Invest Millions In Contemporary Art
Friday, August 18, 2023 - 1:38am | 764In the 1987 movie “Wall Street”, Michael Douglas played the role of Gordon Gekko, a high-powered and ruthless corporate raider. Charlie Sheen portrayed Bud Fox, an up-and-coming Wall Street stockbroker who eventually became one of Gordon Gekko’s stock traders. There’s a...
-
The Intersection Of Art And Investment: Unlocking The Potential Of Cultural
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 - 9:33am | 1058Art is a gift to the world, and we all crave it as humans. The hardest part of art is when it comes to unlocking the potential and promoting it. As an artist, there are ways that you can promote your work but don’t think of “Here is my art- Kindly buy it- You will like it.” A lot...
-
Hunter Biden… The Artist? Republicans Push For Records Amid $375,000 In Sales
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 - 4:53pm | 671Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, found himself back under the the microscope of media and politicians alike. What Happened: Aside from his tentative agreement to plead guilty to two minor tax crimes and admit to the facts of a gun charge which could keep him out of jail, Republican...
-
13 Latino Weed-Inspired Illustrators Who Will Blow Your Mind
Saturday, May 20, 2023 - 11:26am | 2805By Javier Hasse and Hernán Panessi At first glance, these works already look special. You can quickly spot that unique touch, that it factor. Take a deep breath: that familiar herbal smell spirals off the canvas, perfuming the air around us. Trippy drawings, dreamlike maps, colors that...
-
Which Works Did Salvador Dalí Create Under The Influence Of Drugs?
Friday, March 24, 2023 - 1:28pm | 720By Ulises Román Rodríguez via El Planteo. Throughout history, several prominent painters have used different substances as a tool for inspiration or to enhance their creative process. Many artists have claimed that taking drugs allowed them to access a different state of mind and thus...
-
MetaBirkins: The Landmark Digital Art Case On Our Culture's Commerce That Still Isn't Clear For Future Art Critics
Friday, March 3, 2023 - 12:01pm | 1743When the nine-member jury returned its verdict in favor of Hermès in early February, a chilling wave of disappointment, frustration, and confusion spread throughout the art landscape on whether the jury actually understood the case before them as it concerned the underlying technology that...
-
EXCLUSIVE: 'I Was A Janitor' — How A Ridiculous Investment Changed A Life For Good
Thursday, November 10, 2022 - 4:20pm | 788Post Verrone wears an iced-out chain around his neck and a Bored Ape on his online profiles, but just a couple of years ago he was cleaning bathrooms in Broward County, Florida. It all began when Verrone took a job working for a friend. “I was answering calls for 10 dollars an hour...
-
Jeff Bezos Says Inflation 'Most Hurts The Least Affluent' Which May Be Why These Assets Are Performing Better Than Ever
Saturday, October 29, 2022 - 9:39am | 586Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos got into a bit of a Twitter spat back in May with President Joe Biden over who's to blame for the record-high inflation. In one tweet, Bezos said, "Inflation is a regressive tax that most hurts the least affluent.", pointing out that...
-
11 Of The Most Expensive Paintings Ever Sold At Auction
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 - 10:25am | 2163Patrons and art lovers have been collecting the works of famous masters for centuries. Perhaps the ultimate irony of this is that although many of history’s most famous painters died in near abject poverty, their deaths made their most famous works more valuable. It’s an unfortunate...
-
How Mieke Marple Combines The Reach Of NFTs With The Traditional Art World
Monday, October 17, 2022 - 12:45pm | 697Mieke Marple is an artist and writer living in Los Angeles who has made the transition from the traditional art gallery world to Web3 and digital art, keeping a foot in both worlds as a way to share more of her work and raise money for causes she supports. Marple will speak at Benzinga’s...
-
Is Artificial Intelligence Ruining Art? Two Ways To Make Money Off Other People's Art
Thursday, October 13, 2022 - 3:37pm | 609Current culture tells us it's essential to have a side hustle. The phrase itself has made its way mainstream in recent years thanks to high-profile celebrities pushing the practice. Warren Buffett has long preached the importance of seven streams of income. His influence reached Jay-Z, who...
-
Sotheby's Hosted Its First Live Art Auction In Singapore In 15 Years
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 - 4:43pm | 383The British-founded Sotheby’s is the world’s largest broker of fine art and luxury items. Present in over 140 countries, it is one of the most trusted platforms as well, given its thorough vetting and authenticity checks. Sotheby’s typically hosts more than 600 auctions annually,...
-
Paul Allen Art Collection Auction Will Bring Out High Rollers: What Does It Say About the Art Market?
Monday, August 29, 2022 - 12:13pm | 857An upcoming auction for more than 150 pieces of art from a notable technology mogul is drawing headlines in the art world and could show strength for the popular alternative investing category outside of stocks, bonds, gold and cryptocurrency. What Happened: Auction house Christie’s is...