17th Nov - 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.

1) British Museum's Exclusive Roy Lichtenstein Collection Unveiled

The British Museum has received 34 prints and drawings by Roy Lichtenstein covering the span of Lichtenstein’s working life. Donated to the museum by the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation, to mark the centenary of his birth. The British Museum is one of three institutions selected to receive prints, alongside the Kunstmuseum Basel in Switzerland and the Albertina in Vienna.

2) Inside Victoria Beckham's Stunning Art Collection

Victoria Beckham shared details about her art collection, which includes works by Yayoi Kusama, Yoshitomo Nara and a Tracey Emin neon piece reading "I promise to love you". She also expressed an interest in having a portrait by Roy Lichtenstein.

3) Robert Nava: Artsy Buzz

Robert Nava has been named by Artsy as the top most searched for ultra-contemporary artist on their platform in October 2023.

4) Ross Muir in Vogue Portugal

Vogue Portugal included Ross Muir's Wee Dali, 2021 in their Arts Edition November 2023.

5) Chanel Executive Reveals Rare Kusama

Chanel's Head of Global Arts and Culture, Yana Peel, recently gave Architectural Digest an exclusive tour of her New York home, showcasing her impressive collection of artwork. Notably, her great room boasts a massive Yayoi Kusamabronze pumpkin sculpture.

What's Coming Up?

Upcoming art events and exhibitions that are on the Maddox Teams radar right now...

1) Pejac - 6 Feet Under

18 East 50th Street, NYC

9-18 Nov 2023

PEJAC made his Solo U.S. Debut With '6 FEET UNDER' Exhibition. Exploring the “destruction, dystopia and renaissance of our planet due to global warming, rising seas, and the changing of the earth due to human intervention” through three acts and 19 original works.

2) Takashi Murakami - Still Lives With Flowers

Perrotin, Shanghai

8 Nov - 23 Dec 2023

3) Icons of Urban Art

Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo

20 Oct 2023 - 8 Jan 2024

Whether you want to start your art journey, or you're a seasoned collector, the Maddox Team are on hand to help you with whatever your art needs are. Please explore our New Arrivals here or explore our Current Exhibitions page here.

Created by the Maddox Research Team on the 17th November 2023.