12th Jan - Art News in 5 Minutes

Your trusted Friday collection of the latest news in the ever-evolving art world. Each week, the Maddox Research Team curates a snapshot of art trends, events and insights that you need to know about from the past week.

What's Trending this Week?

1) Lichtenstein at 100: A Centennial Celebration in Vienna

To mark his 100th birthday, the Albertina Museum is celebrating Roy Lichtenstein with a sweeping retrospective set to feature over 90 paintings, sculptures, and graphic works. It will be on view from 8 March until 14 July 2024 in Vienna.

2) Micro Masterpieces: Lindon's Tiny Tributes to Banksy's Art

British artist David Lindon, has made a microscopic version of Banksy’s Girl with Balloon that is so small it can fit in the eye of a needle. He also made a miniature version of Love is in the Bin and previously made versions of Happy Choppers, Love Rat, and The Flower Thrower.

3) Artful Ambitions: Sam Charney's Diverse Collection and the Quest for a Robert Nava

Real Estate Mogul Sam Charney interviewed with Artnet News about his large and eclectic art collection. Included in his collection are works by; Keith Haring, KAWS, Basquiat, (Early) Banksy. His collection is always growing and he is keen to include a Robert Nava to his collection.

4) Hirst's Revelation: 'The Secrets' Print Series Unveiling in January 2024

Damien Hirst has announced the upcoming print drop of his Secret Garden Paintings which were debuted at Frieze London 2023. The print series will be called “The Secrets” and will be published by HENI in January 2024.

5) Cultural Riches: Hirst, Monet, and Hepworth Masterpieces Enrich UK Museums

Arts Council England have announced works by Damien Hirst, Claude Monet and Barbara Hepworth are among 48 items worth more than ￡52m acquired by museums and galleries nationwide under two tax relief schemes, Acceptance In Lieu and Cultural Gifts Scheme. Two medicine cabinets known as Frank and Lorna Dunphy as Adam and Eve by Hirst, created in 2005 were allocated to the National Galleries of Scotland.

6) ArtNet Most Searched Artists

ArtNet released their list of the 300 most searched artists on their platform in 2023. Included in their rankings were:

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Created by the Maddox Research Team on the 12th January 2024.