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Update: Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat's 'Untitled' collaborative painting from 1984 has exceeded expectations, selling for a total of $19,400,000 USD -- setting a new record for their collaborative series.Measuring almost 10 feet by 13 feet, the work's monumental scale makes it one of the largest in the series and notably enabled the artists to work side-by-side during its creation. Recently, the work was featured as a backdrop for a rare McLaren F1 offered by Sotheby's Sealed, putting into perspective the grand scale of the piece.Continue reading the original article below to learn more about the work's significant history and the cultural weight of the collaboration.Original: The 1980s was a time filled meteoric personalities and creative movements — from music to fashion to art. ...

On Friday, May 10, two activists part of the climate group Just Stop Oil broke the glass protecting an original copy of the Magna Carta at the British Library in London. Reverend Dr. Sue Parfitt and Judy Bruce, both in their 80s, were recorded in a social media video working in unison as they used a lump hammer to crack the display encasing the 13th century manuscript, which was not damaged during the protest. As they cracked the glass, Parfitt unfurled a white banner with the statement: "THE GOVERNMENT IS BREAKING THE LAW."Fearing a civil war, the Magna Carta was enacted by English monarch King John on June 15, 1215, outlining that no one was above the law, even those of royalty. In addition to the two copies stored at the British Library, several more originals exist at Lincoln Castle an...

British rapper and grime artist Big Zuu is taking his talents beyond the stage, marking a new venture that makes hydration fun for everyone. Named Drip, the natural mineral water is changing the way you drink still and sparkling liquids — breaking boundaries with bold can designs that eliminate single-use plastics. Big Zuu and Olaolu Slawn are bringing something new to the table, joining the celebrated artist to launch his "Drip Curates" art series. The MC is championing his local community, enlisting Slawn for a one-off artwork in his signature graffiti style. Exclusively on display at Brighton's Helm Gallery, the artwork is blasted on a convertible car, featuring Slawn's signature smiling cartoon illustrations in black-and-white hues. "Drip is, first and foremost, a lifestyle brand, so w...

MSCHF, the subversive Brooklyn-based art collective is now represented by Galerie Perrotin. The announcement coincides with an ongoing solo show of works that MSCHF is exhibiting at Perrotin's newly established space in Los Angeles, dubbed Art 2, which explores the theme of a "second act" through a series of quirky installations.Founded by Gabriel Whaley in 2016, MSCHF has created some of the most talked about moments within the art world over the past eight years — from asking people to show their bank statements at Art Basel Miami Beach, getting sued by Nike and Vans for the "Satan Shoes" with Lil Nas X and a wavy reinterpretation of the Old Skool Silhouette; and who could forget: the Big Red Boots and the Crocs collaboration that followed. Operating at roughly 10 members, MSCHF chooses ...

French-Swiss artist Julian Charrière is showcasing his first solo exhibition with Perrotin after signing with the gallery back in September 2023. On view in Paris, Panchronic Garden examines humanity's fragile relationship with fossil fuels, from the emergence of using materials such as coal during the Industrial Revolution to the adverse effects ecologically experienced today as a result.Throughout the history of art and literature, fountains have been used as symbols of life, youth and purification. Walking into Perrotin's Saint Claude location, Charrière transforms the space into a burning chapel as a film projection shows an opulent fountain ablaze, metaphorically alluding to how Western society was formed through the use of materials that is now turning the planet into a furnace. Adja...

Peter Halley, the acclaimed American artist celebrated for his geometric abstractions, has partnered with Avant Arte to release a new limited edition print entitled Rising High II.The New York-based artist first rose to prominence during the 1980s, alongside fellow giants of the East Village scene, which included Jeff Koons, Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, amongst others. Inspired by the work of Josef Albers and Piet Mondrian, Halley's boxy compositions are largely made with fluorescent acrylic and Roll-a-Tex, an additive that emulsifies his work, applying the paint with a roller to rid the surface of the human hand. The stacked forms he creates is a subtle commentary on the heightened 'geometricization' of social space — an isolation associated to urban dwelling, characteristic of ...

88rising, in collaboration with Microsoft, took center stage at Mercer Labs in NYC with a transformative event that unveiled their innovative '1999 World' microsite alongside the FAM concept, setting a new benchmark in the integration of music, technology, and artistry. Guests at the event were able to interact with the 1999 World website on massive screens, experiencing firsthand how 88rising is changing the future of music creation, sharing, and interaction. The event not only highlighted 88rising's role in pushing the boundaries of music and technology but also painted a vivid picture of how artistry can evolve and thrive in a digital landscape.The event featured the debut of '1999 World', an interactive microsite inspired by the iconic Windows 98 interface. This platform is designed to...

New York-based artist Daniel Arsham has brought his future relics to Bangkok Thailand, in a first-of-its-kind exhibition in the country titled BANGKOK 3024. The show is created in collaboration with luxury lifestyle destination Central Embassy to celebrate the label's 10th anniversary.To learn more about the exhibition and commemorative event, HypeArt met with Arsham and Barom Bhicharnchitr, the managing director of Central Embassy and founder of Siwilai. In a private conversation and tour around the space, the two shared significant details on their conceptual inspiration, specific works and personal reflections.BANGKOK 3024 is an evocative journey through time, merging past, present and future to explore cultural memory and identity. Known for his fictional archaeology, Arsham transforms...

HARD ART is a creative collective founded by legendary British musician, record producer and artist Brian Eno that looks to stand in solidarity with the global community in the face of climate and democratic collapse. Founded in 2022, the platform originally formed in Eno's London studio through conversations with his contemporaries pertaining topics from geo-engineering to alternative forms of economics.Later this month, London's Paul Stolper Gallery will host a fundraising exhibition and book launch featuring a unique portrait series of artworks by HARD ART. Produced in collaboration with award-winning artist and animator, Ian Bruce, the collective invited a number of meteoric figures within the worlds of art, music and design, including Es Devlin, Jeremy Deller, Love Ssega, Cornelia Par...

The Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen museum in Germany is hosting a retrospective exhibition on the late American artist, Mike Kelley. Located in Düsseldorf, the show is presented in collaboration with the Tate Modern, Bourse de Commerce (Pinault Collection) and Stockholm's Moderna Museet. Entitled Ghost and Spirit, the exhibition chronicles an array of Kelley's works across sculpture, textile wall works and multi-media installations. The title is a reference to an unrealized performance that Kelley once made called Under a Sheet/Existance Problems (sic). In a past statement, the artist extrapolated on the work, stating: "A ghost is someone who has disappeared, but a spirit is a memory that remains, an energy that has lingering influence."From his somewhat eerie stuffed animal creations t...

Parisian photographer Karl Hab is currently showing his 24H PARIS exhibition in his hometown. Supported by Converse, the exhibit serves as an extension of Hab’s 2022 photo book with the same name.Through Hab’s “Snake Eyes” lens, he documents life in the City of Lights, a place where he grew up and still inhabits.  Through the numberless pages, Hab imbues magic into the mundane, capturing and preserving fleeting moments that evoke the city’s distinct character. Just like the book, the exhibition showcases the images in chronological order based on the time of the day it was photographed.For the first time, the series of images from 24H PARIS are open for public view in an exhibition setting. Instead of the traditional gallery or museum, the images are framed and presented on the gates of th...