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December 19, 2019

Despite Art Basel's Corporate Financial Woes, Sales Strong for Current 2019 Show
At this year’s Art Basel, all signs look positive. The fair launched a new sector, Meridians, featuring large-scale installations (and no small feat, a Joe’s Stone Crab pop-up.) Requests by VIPs and museum groups are on track with previous years, according to fair officials. Galleries have reported a healthy number of multi-million dollar sales, and those featuring more accessibly priced works — including Miami’s Central Fine and Chicago’s Monique Meloche galleries — sold all works in their booths within hours of opening.
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November 20, 2019

Lorenzo Agius Totally Exposed by Melanie Abrams
When Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller and Robert Carlyle shot to fame with Trainspotting – so did Lorenzo Agius, the photographer who took the film's iconic black-and-white publicity shots.
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November 20, 2019

Art Basel Hong Kong Exhibitor List Released Amid Unrest
It appears that most galleries remain committed to the market in Hong Kong—and to Art Basel Hong Kong in particular—despite the continually fragile political situation in the city.
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November 12, 2019

“Bank For Your Buck” – The Legal Implications of Banksy’s Destruction of “Girl with Balloon”
For centuries, artists have been celebrated for pushing boundaries and shaping how society should view art. As members of the audience, we rely on artists to expose us to these unique dimensions of thought and we return the favor by placing value on their creations.
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November 5, 2019

Hong Kong Art Basel Exhibitor List Released During Turmoil
It appears that most galleries remain committed to the market in Hong Kong—and to Art Basel Hong Kong in particular—despite the continually fragile political situation in the city. The fair released its 2020 exhibitor list today, which includes 242 galleries, the exact same number as in 2019—although there are some notable absences and new additions.
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October 19, 2019

The Ultimate Global Images Gift Guide
Whether you're the efficient early holiday shopper, or you're just looking for a quick Birthday gift you know your Mom will love, we've created for you the ultimate Global Images gift guide. With each suggestion, we also give you our suggestions of who these gifts are best for or what occasion so there is really no second guessing!
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October 15, 2019

Hugh Hefner's Round Bed

It's probably safe to assume that Hugh Hefner's favorite room in his mansion was his bedroom. Although you don't need a source to prove it, he actually has stated this on record.

Hefner, despite his line of work, was an astounding businessman. Especially in its conception, he was incredibly passionate about the work he was creating with Playboy. He worked day and night, putting in impossible hours to deliver the quality he saw necessary for his publication. When he purchased the original Chicago mansion in 1959, he was at a very convenient distance from his club and office. Hugh, however, preferred working from home...

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October 15, 2019

The Difference of Archival Linen Paper

These days, any corner shop has a photo printer and a promise of a short wait. Convenience always sounds like our best friend, but we all know food taste different from a microwave.

Professional photographers and galleries like ourselves have access to a dozen photo labs across the world and the materials to do it in house, all with the same promise: unparalleled quality...

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October 15, 2019

James Dean's Hollywood Date Night with future 'Bond Girl' Ursula Andress
James Dean's sexuality is still a highly discussed topic when it comes to old Hollywood mysteries. Friends and family have identified him as "gay", although in past interviews he would deny claims, but not entirely shut them down. It's most likely that Dean's sexuality was more complicated than black and white and it's suspected he identified with being bisexual or something similar. Regardless of his orientation, while in the spotlight he did have a few romances with some of Hollywood's most beautiful women. This includes his short-lived fling with future Bond Girl actress, Ursula Andress...
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