Black History Month: Prominent Artists
October marks Black History Month in the UK; in this post, Alchemy will be looking at highly esteemed black artists and their key artworks.
Contemporary Art
What are the most expensive artworks ever sold?
Recently, the artworld has been dazzled by the sale of Claude Monet’s 1890 painting ‘Meules’. The artwork was sold in an astonishing eight minutes for an eyewatering $110.7million, breaking records for the most an impressionist work has ever sold for. Interestingly, professionals are describing the sale as a ‘bargain’ in comparison to previous sale records – so what are the most expensive artworks ever sold, and what makes them so valuable?
Manchester Fine Art: New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve in Manchester went viral after a photography of the city center was compared to fine art. Find out more here about Manchester fine art.
The Art World Responds to Trump
Donald Trump’s presidency has caused controversy around the globe. Find out more here about how the art world responded to the Trump administration.