Possibly one of the most recognisable Banksy artworks, Sweep it Under the Carpet appeared on a wall on Chalk Farm Road, North London in around 2006
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The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living
The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living (1991) Damien Hirst. The sculpture successfully surpassed the limits of contemporary art.
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In January 2016, a mural by Banksy appeared outside the French embassy in London, criticising the alleged use of tear gas against migrants in Calais.
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On the Balcony (1957) by Peter Blake. In this oil, Peter Blake skillfully imitates the technique of collage, with some objects in 2D and others in 3D.
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November 23, 1963. It was a cold and wet night, when the BBC premieres its new sci-fi show, Doctor Who. Today is The Day of The Doctor.
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Allure by Sara Pope, known for her paintings of voluptuous lips. Emulating the stylistic slickness of advertising, the result is perfect and irresistible.
Continue readingFor the Love of God
For the Love of God is a sculpture by artist Damien Hirst, produced in 2007. It is a platinum cast of a human skull encrusted with 8,601 flawless diamonds.
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“Girl with Balloon” was auctioned at Sotheby’s in London, then an alarm sounded and a shredder embedded in the frame reduced it to thin strips.
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This awesome octophant is an artwork by Puerto Rican artist Alexis Diaz. It’s located at Hanbury Street off Brick Lane (East London).
Continue readingJust what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing?
Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing? (1956) is a collage by English Artist Richard Hamilton.
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