by Judith Benhamou | Jan 5, 2016
> Return to Books Artists have always loved money Some in today’s world disparage artists like Jeff Koons and Damien Hirst for their overt aspiration for material wealth. Still, long ago, many whose artistic relevance is undisputed today were driven by the same...
by Judith Benhamou | Jan 1, 2016
> Return to Books Andy Warhol, the Pope of Pop, had always been fascinated by television. A means of communication that was contemporary and massive. An ideal tool for artistic promotion, social promotion, for self-promotion. It was his big dream to have his own...
by Judith Benhamou | Dec 31, 2015
> Return to Books Since the sale of Sunflowers by Vincent Van Gogh, auctioned by Christie’s for the record sum of $39.9 million on March 30, 1987, interest in the art market has become a true social phenomenon. Today, price records reflect shifting relationships...
by Judith Benhamou | Dec 20, 2015
> Return to Books “On Air” – The expression is one we commonly use for programs that are broadcast on television: “to be on air”. No other words could be better suited to Andy Warhol. He liked to reproduce reality, even if as a...
by Judith Benhamou | Dec 15, 2015
> Return to Books From the hard working craftsmen who inhabit a centuries- old tradition to the glamour of world –class catwalks, 21st century embroidery in India provides an intimate, richly illustrated view of the detail, production, merchandise and clientele of...
