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Life Is A Beautiful Colour – Exhibition of Contemporary African Artists

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Qhamanande Maswana Blue Beanie, 2022

Janet Rady Fine Art is pleased to present ‘Life Is A Beautiful Colour,’ a group show ofย  emerging contemporary African artists co-curated by Hyacinthe Kouassi and Elorm Gosu.

Including works by Frank Asso, Alex Gbiziรฉ, Muramuzi JohnBosco, Joseph Kojo Hoggar,ย  Qhamanande Maswana, Osman Salifu and Affen Segun the exhibition brings together works thatย  exude and celebrate the vibrancy and warmth of the contemporary lived experience across theย  continent of Africa.

From representations of the fast pace of city life, the communal relationshipsย shared in villages, to quieter more focused and confronting portraits of African youth, though theย works in this show were created by artists from nations as diverse as their form and subjectย matter.

The Most Expensive Gold Antique in the World – $35 Million Persian Necklace

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This stunning necklace is considered to be one of the rarest privately owned gold artifacts in the World!

Known as ‘The Star Crescent Necklace’ it is actually an ancient jewellery set that archeologists call ‘Parthian-Sarmatian Royal Gold Necklace and Amulet’.

This necklace is believed to have been first created in Parthia, an ancient Persian empire that existed from 247 BC to 224 AD, but eventually came into possession of the Sarmatians, the legendary nomadic Indo-Iranian warriors that spread throughout the Eurasian Steppe.

Now, in our exclusive art investigation, we’re going to unveil all the fascinating secrets about this Royal artifact!

How To Make Money With NFTs

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Many NFT sellers have gotten rich almost overnight through selling NFTs.

Digital artists, content creators, and NFT enthusiasts come up with new NFT projects every day in hopes of gaining wealth by selling them.

NFTs have grown in popularity thanks to their unique trait of being an indivisible digital asset, which cannot be replicated and safely exists in the tamper-free blockchain.

So can you get rich with NFTs?

Long story short, yes!

The Innovation of NFT: Preserving Authenticity and Ownership in Creative Arts

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In todayโ€™s digital asset market, there are a lot of conflicting opinions about NFTs (non-fungible tokens). Whether you love or hate it, thereโ€™s no denying that NFT is a groundbreaking technology for the art and collectibles industry.

Digital artworks have emerged as a robust industry, with the NFT market expected to become $147.24 billion by 2026.

But letโ€™s take a step back and reflect on the broader use case of non-fungible tokens.

PIGUET GREAT AUCTION: From Fine Art & Jewellery to Ferrari Memorabilia and more! Total $5 โ€“ 7.5 Million

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PRESS RELEASE – Geneva, 4 June, 2022

PIGUET is pleased to organize a Great Auction of:

Fine jewellery in aid of supporting young designers

Botero, Degas, Giacometti, Picabia celebrating the female figure

The incredible Charles-Edouard Duflon collection reflecting his unusual character

First Ferrari Memorabilia sale

The Chรขteau Le Rosey library of rare books and much more!

How NFTs Benefit The Art Market?

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It may be obvious but still needs to be said – the benefits of NFTs for the entire art world are tremendous!

Art that doesn’t exist in a physical form can now be bought, sold, and collected, opening many opportunities for artists, collectors, and investor.

There are also great benefits to physical art from NFTs. Art museums and galleries now have the ability to earn additional revenue from their artworks.

NFTs are clearly helping to create a unique generational synergy between the old and the new art.

Prices on Old Rotary Phones are Up 500%

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MARKET ALERT | Vintage rotary phones have been steadily rising in value and liquidity, becoming almost as good as gold.

Rare models sell between $200-2000 regularly. Even most basic rotary phones are in high demand.

Well-known home decorators are getting in the game and scooping up vintage phones from the market in bulk!

Further fuel into the fire is thrown by the limited (and constantly decreasing) supply.

Rare Porcelain from Imperial Russia by Philip Batenin

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This small bell shaped tea cup, manufactured in 1830s by the famous Batenin Porcelain Factory that belonged to a wealthy merchant Philip Batenin, is a perfect example of valuable antique porcelain from the Imperial Russia. The cup features one of the rarest views ever depicted on Batenin’s creations, the Smolny Cathedral on the Neva River, which is painted completely by hand.

A similar cylindrical cup with a view of the Smolny Cathedral was sold at a Sotheby’s auction in June 2007 for ยฃ2400. Another is located in the world-famous Hermitage Museum. Nowadays, Batenin’s porcelain is quite rare and highly prized among collectors.

NFTs Exhibited at WOW Festival in Dubai Sold to Major Digital Art Collectorsย 

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Digital Gallery at WOW Summit Dubai Witnesses Major NFT Sale on the First Day of the Exhibition.

WOW summit commenced on the 13th of March with three full days of blockchain, metaverse industry news. The โ€˜Alternative Realityโ€™ exhibition was curated by Daria Lomova, an art advisor and historian.

One of the main aims of the WOW summit was to raise public knowledge and awareness of the sweeping world of blockchain, crypto, AI, NFTs and beyond. That is why it was important for Lomova to curate an exhibition that people could relate to, while learning about the different digital art forms.ย 

How To Turn Your Art Into Income – Business Tips On How To Successfully Launch Your Career

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The art industry and the creative community at large is often overlooked and sometimes even looked down upon as a career choice. In every society there is a common misconception that individuals who wish to pursue a career in the arts are throwing away their future and will never be successful.

However, in modern times, it has been proven over and over again that a career can be made from almost anything. With the right mentorship and knowledge – success can be just around the corner!

In this article we uncover some of the positive aspects of being an artist and show how to make use of oneโ€™s resources to create a name for yourself.