http://www.artrepublic.com/ Art news en-us Copyright artrepublic.com artrepublic.com v2.0 info@artrepublic.com info@artrepublic.com 40 Creator of whimsical magical scenes that combine childhood imagery with stencil and spray paint Amanda Marie’s prints express a sense of the joy she clearly has in making the work. As a new artist for artrepublic we thought we’d introduce her to you. Sat, 12 May 2012 22:08:00 +0000 http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/340-introducing-amanda-marie.html http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/340-introducing-amanda-marie.html CEO of artrepublic, Lawrence Alkin, is this week’s expert on the panel of BBC Two programme The Apprentice: You’re Fired, presented by Dara O Briain. Tue, 08 May 2012 14:47:00 +0000 http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/339-the-apprentice-youre-fired-features-artrepublics-lawrence-alkin.html http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/339-the-apprentice-youre-fired-features-artrepublics-lawrence-alkin.html artrepublic is very excited to announce that they will be proudly attending this year’s Grand Designs Live. Thu, 03 May 2012 15:52:00 +0000 http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/338-artrepublic-at-grand-designs-live-this-may.html http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/338-artrepublic-at-grand-designs-live-this-may.html Exciting new artist PUSH has released a set of prints exclusive to artrepublic. Having seen her work in Vancouver artrepublic's CEO Lawrence arranged a trip for the artist to visit LA where she received some super star treatment courtesy of Modern Multiples printing studio. Over a period of a week they helped her to produce three different print editions teaching her the tools of the trade along the way and now they have arrived at artrepublic! Tue, 01 May 2012 21:16:00 +0000 http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/337-exciting-new-push-prints-exclusive-to-artrepublic.html http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/337-exciting-new-push-prints-exclusive-to-artrepublic.html artrepublic is very proud to once again sponsor visual arts at the 2012 Brighton Festival Fringe, one of the largest fringe festivals in Europe. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:35:00 +0000 http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/336-2012-brighton-festival-fringe-visual-arts-sponsored-by-artrepublic.html http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/336-2012-brighton-festival-fringe-visual-arts-sponsored-by-artrepublic.html At artrepublic we are always on the lookout for new artists and new talent from all over the world. Los Angeles is currently a hotbed for new and established artists working within the graffiti art genre as it makes its move from street walls to gallery walls. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:10:00 +0000 http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/335-norm-from-graffiti-art-to-body-art.html http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/335-norm-from-graffiti-art-to-body-art.html The recent bi-annual sale of urban art by Bonhams, London was once again dominated by Banksy, but with overall sales totalling upwards of £700,000 and with 92% sold by value, it was confidence in the art market that was the real winner. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:37:00 +0000 http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/333-urban-art-auction-proves-continuing-strength-of-the-art-market.html http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/333-urban-art-auction-proves-continuing-strength-of-the-art-market.html Pistol Pop n Dada is the fantastic new limited edition print from Brian Jones. The print features references to many of the Pop Art Scenes biggest stars including Sir Peter Blake, Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, Pablo Picasso and many more. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:12:00 +0000 http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/332-brian-jones-traces-20th-century-punk-graphics-in-his-new-print.html http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/332-brian-jones-traces-20th-century-punk-graphics-in-his-new-print.html Damien Hirst, Britain’s most famous living artist, has announced plans to open his own public gallery in which to exhibit and house his personal collection of art. Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:57:00 +0000 http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/331-damien-hirst-new-public-gallery-planned-for-2014.html http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/331-damien-hirst-new-public-gallery-planned-for-2014.html Great news! We’re now one of the first UK websites offering Own Art Online so it’s now even easier to own the art you love. Now through our website’s new Own Art Online facility you can apply for an interest free loan directly at the checkout. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:39:00 +0000 http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/330-own-art-online-is-now-live-with-artrepubliccom.html http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/330-own-art-online-is-now-live-with-artrepubliccom.html Amidst a growing artistic reputation, a scholarship from the Royal Academy, an invitation to study at the prestigious Prado museum, Madrid Jake Wood-Evans is currently enjoying increasing acclaim for his work. Here we take a closer look at the hugely talented artist Sat, 10 Mar 2012 13:58:00 +0000 http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/329-spotlight-on-jake-wood-evans.html http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/329-spotlight-on-jake-wood-evans.html Last week artrepublic jumped on the train to Shoreditch to have a chat with Pure Evil himself. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:25:00 +0000 http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/328-what-you-should-know-about-pure-evil.html http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/328-what-you-should-know-about-pure-evil.html Dan Baldwin has just released his latest edition and it offers up, not only a deeper insight into the man behind the paint, but also reflects a subtle shift from his more usual subject matter. The result speaks for itself as we take a further look. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:39:00 +0000 http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/327-dan-baldwin-love.html http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/327-dan-baldwin-love.html We have just got some charming new silkscreen limited editions in from illustrator and comic book artist Simone Lia so we thought we would take a closer look at her and the inspiration for her work. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:14:00 +0000 http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/326-spotlight-on-simone-lia.html http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/326-spotlight-on-simone-lia.html Carne Griffiths auctioned off a unique piece from his latest body of work this week in a bid to help raise money for the children’s charity Kid’s Company, through the auction ‘Art For Hearts Sake’. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:24:00 +0000 http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/325-carne-griffiths-new-work-raises-money-for-charity.html http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/325-carne-griffiths-new-work-raises-money-for-charity.html To honour the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Jersey Post is issuing a special commemorative stamp that will feature Chris Levine’s a groundbreaking 3D holographic portrait of Her Majesty. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:57:00 +0000 http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/324-chris-levines-portrait-of-the-queen-chosen-for-jersey-post-stamp.html http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/324-chris-levines-portrait-of-the-queen-chosen-for-jersey-post-stamp.html Picasso could be described as both inspirational and as controversial. Both world famous artists and public figures have been influenced by his enormous and diverse body of work. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:18:00 +0000 http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/323-picassos-influence-on-other-artists.html http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/323-picassos-influence-on-other-artists.html We have just got an amazing new silkscreen limited edition in from Robert Williams. A controversial and formidable artist he has influenced generations of others and given a voice to so called underground artists over a career that has spanned several decades. Despite his impact on the art world his rebellious nature has left him somewhat an outsider. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:47:00 +0000 http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/322-the-lowbrow-art-of-robert-williams.html http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/322-the-lowbrow-art-of-robert-williams.html In the coming month Jackson Pollock is set lose his long held record for creating the most expensive painting ever – but not to another enfant terrible of the art world, instead to Los Angeles street artist David Choe...but how can this be? Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:54:00 +0000 http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/321-the-worlds-most-expensive-wall-painting.html http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/321-the-worlds-most-expensive-wall-painting.html Catalan abstract artist Antoni Tapies has sadly died at the age of 88. His minimalist work reflected the influences of other abstract artists and movements as well as his own beliefs in leftwing politics, humanitarianism and Zen Buddhism. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:33:00 +0000 http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/320-antoni-tapies-obituary.html http://www.artrepublic.com/articles/320-antoni-tapies-obituary.html