Andy Warhol's iconic portrait of the American sex symbol Marilyn Monroe has set a record for 20th Century paintings to sell at auction when it sold at Christie's for $195 million USD (including buyer's premium). "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn" was bought by the art dealer Larry Gagosian after a four minute bidding war in New York City! The sale also made it the most expensive … [Read more...] about Shot Sage Blue Marilyn by Andy Warhol Sells for Auction Record
Pop Artists
Yoshitomo Nara Quotes about Art
Yoshitomo Nara is a famous Japanese painter and sculptor. He is best known for his anime inspired portraits of children with big innocent eyes often hiding sinister motives. Famous Yoshitomo Nara works include “Knife Behind Back”, "Aomori-Ken (Aomori Dog)", "Frog Girl", "Sleepless Night", “Oddly Cozy” and "Light My Fire". Mini biography: Born Yoshitomo Nara (奈良 美智) on the … [Read more...] about Yoshitomo Nara Quotes about Art
Yayoi Kusama Quotes on Art
Yayoi Kusama is a famous Japanese painter, sculptor and installation artist. She is best known for her dots and spot works. Famous Yayoi Kusama works include “Infinity Room”, "Pumpkin Soft Sculpture", "Dots Obsession", "The Spirits of the Pumpkins Descended into the Heavens", “Ascension of Polka Dots” and "Infinity Nets". Mini biography: Born Yayoi Kusama (草間 彌生) on the 22nd … [Read more...] about Yayoi Kusama Quotes on Art
Takashi Murakami Quotes on Art
Takashi Murakami is a famous Japanese painter, sculptor and commercial artist. He is best known for his colorful anime inspired works that blur the lines between commercial work and fine art. Famous Takashi Murakami works include “Hiropon”, "My Lonesome Cowboy", "Eye Love Superflat", “Cosmos Ball” and "Mr. Dob". Mini biography: Born Takashi Murakami (村上 隆) on the 1st of … [Read more...] about Takashi Murakami Quotes on Art
Jeff Koons Quotes on Art
Jeff Koons is an American conceptual artist who works with a team of artists to create his works. He is best known for his pop culture inspired works of celebrities and everyday items that sell for record prices at art auctions worldwide. He has produced paintings, sculptures, prints, found objects, major outdoor works, and works on paper. Famous Jeff Koons works include … [Read more...] about Jeff Koons Quotes on Art
Andy Warhol Biography
Famous American artist and one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. Andy Warhol used images from popular culture like advertising, mass produced products and celebrities. He produced paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, photographs and films. Here's some Andy Warhol Quotes and Sayings. Famous Andy Warhol artworks include “Campbell’s Soup Can I”, “Marilyn … [Read more...] about Andy Warhol Biography
James Rosenquist Quotes
James Rosenquist was one of the leading pop artists of the twentieth century. Along with contemporaries like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein they used images from popular culture and turned them into fine art. Rosenquist used his background as a commercial artist who painted large billboard advertising images to create his big, bold and powerful pop art paintings. He produced … [Read more...] about James Rosenquist Quotes
Andy Warhol Quotes on Art
Andrew Warhol was one of the leading artists of the Pop Art movement and one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. Warhol used images from popular culture like advertising, mass produced products and celebrities. He produced paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, photographs and films. Famous Andy Warhol artworks include "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn", … [Read more...] about Andy Warhol Quotes on Art