Tuesday, April 26, 2011
The Ultravelvet Collection Presents:
Friday, April 22, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
News Updates
"Bijan Pakzad, Designer of High Fashion, Dies at 71"-The New York Times.
Read the full article here.Monday, April 18, 2011
Damien Hirst's Butterfly Paintings
Damien Hirst, the English artist who is responsible for provocative and often dark content, takes on what seems to be a sense of lightheartedness with his Butterfly paintings. Art enthusiasts are most familiar with his skull images, spot paintings, and pharmaceutical paraphernalia and themes. While evoking a sense of mortality, a shift seems to take place in his bright, wonder-filled paintings and Diamond Dust prints.
Looks can be deceiving. Often controversial and consistently prolific, Hirst's Butterfly paintings are not as light and whimsical as one may believe them to be. True to his nature, Hirst uses the butterfly as a metaphor for mortality, and it is this stability that continues to draw people in. Hirst's paintings, along with his Diamond Dust prints are available at Guy Hepner in West Hollywood.
Please contact the gallery for further information and availability. Appointments are available 7 days a week for private viewing and discussing your collecting needs.
Tel: +1 310.979.0011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Exclusive Gavin Bond: The Museum Collection
The Museum Collection
by Gavin Bond
Guy Hepner is thrilled to report that fashion photographer Gavin Bond went to auction this weekend at Phillips de Pury & Company with outstanding results. With his massive 95 x 71 inch piece selling for $33,750, he has released the Museum Collection, which is exclusive to Guy Hepner. This series of backstage, larger than life prints is reserved for the most discerning collectors who appreciate a statement.
Previously, these images were not for sale, but they have become available in 95 x 71 inches, an edition of 1 unique print only at Guy Hepner. The Musuem Collection exeplifies why Gavin Bond is one of the hottest image makers in the world of portraiture and fashion photography today.
Please contact the gallery for further information and availability. Appointments are available 7 days a week for private viewing and discussing your collecting needs.
Tel: +1 310.979.0011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Pop Prints at Auction
Christie's and Sotheby's both recently held auctions of contemporary art featuring many Guy Hepner artists and recorded outstanding results. Once again, art enthusiasts were reminded exactly why the genre was originally deemed 'Popular' art: This past week's showing proved the demand for Pop Art continues to match what is available. Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, two artists that defined the period, both available from Guy Hepner, comprised a dominating portion of the lots, and with good reason: Andy Warhol's Moonwalk went for $116,907 while a collection of his portraits, the Mao series, peaked at $768,075. Two more of Warhol's works also went to auction. Warhol's Mick Jagger sold for $69,200, while his rendition of Munch's Scream, The Scream, hit $453,200. Roy Lichtenstein's results were no less impressive. The coloring-book-nudes in Lichtenstein's "Two Nudes," from 1994 auctioned at $290,000. An insatiable demand for Pop Art exists and continues to expand the contemporary art market. Please contact the gallery for further information and availability. Appointments are available 7 days a week for private viewing and discussing your collecting needs. Tel: +1 310.979.0011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Now on View at Guy Hepner
Guy Hepner offers a look at what's now on view at 300 N. Robertson Blvd. Artists Russell Young, Chris Bracey and Mr. Brainwash all have works on display now at Guy Hepner in West Hollywood.
A variety of Russell Young's work is now on view at Guy Hepner. In rememberance and celebration of Elizabeth Taylor's life, we are showcasing Russell Young's large and vibrant renditions of the popular icon.
Hugely popular neon light artist Chris Bracey's work, "All You Need is Love," flashes spectacularly at Guy Hepner and is accompanied by three works from Bracey's newest collection, "Ebrace," including "Let it Be," "Forever and Ever," and "Live Your Life, Be Free." The well known phrases in neon are bold and exciting additions to our display.
Street artist, Mr. Brainwash is still on our mind here at Guy Hepner. Our newest addition is a large installation piece that recalls a favorite childhood pastime.
Please contact the gallery for further information and availability. Appointments are available 7 days a week for private viewing and discussing your collecting needs.
Tel: +1 310.979.0011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Subject, Collector, Icon
Elizabeth Taylor by Russell Young
Russell Young is a British contemporary artist well known for his photography, film, and painting. Fascinated by Hollywood starlets and iconic celebrities, Russell Young has magnified images of beauty and popular culture onto larger than life canvases. Among his subjects, we find the graceful and iconic Elizabeth Taylor. Painted in 2008, this series of unique portraits is on display at Guy Hepner West Hollywood exclusively this month. In 2010, Liz Taylor acquired one of these pieces for her own personal collection from our gallery.
In remberance and celebration of Elizabeth Taylor's life, we currently have these pieces avaialble. Exclusive to Guy Hepner, Russell Young's works are a reflection of Elizabeth Taylor's importance and impact on pop culture, and are showcased with vibrant color ways on a large canvases.
Please contact the gallery for further information and availability. Appointments are available 7 days a week for private viewing and discussing your collecting needs.
Tel: +1 310.979.0011